Under the motto “Let’s change the world together” NTT DATA again launches the international competition for identification of potential innovative business partners: NTT Data Open Innovation Contest 9.0. NTT Data is one of the largest IT companies in the world, with more than 118,000 professionals and operations in more than 50 countries.
Startups from around the world can compete for unique collaboration opportunities with NTT Data to create value for technology, Startups and NTT Data customers. In this edition we look for opportunities in the areas of: Healthcare & Life Sciences, Finance, Insurances & Payments, Automotive & LoT, RPA & Back Office, Storefront & Digital Marketing, Data Distribution and Disruptive Social Innovation.
The applications are open until November 16 here. Startups in the preliminary round will be invited to present an idea at the regional semi-final in Lisbon in February where they will have the opportunity to pitch their idea to NTT Data judges.
The regional winner (1 per city, totaling 15 startups) will be invited to participate in the final in Tokyo, March 13-14, where the winner will be selected. NTT Data will share the plane trip for two elements of each startup. The winner will have the opportunity to work with NTT Data on the development of the proposed collaboration model.