January 12, 2026
The Rise of AI as an...
We are witnessing a structural convergence. AI agents, Physical AI, and the governance frameworks required to secure them are no longer the domain of a few pioneering companies; they are central drivers of competitive advantage, industrial reorganization, and global capital flow. The leadership team at NEC X works daily with its portfolio companies to build some of the most promising purpose-built AI solutions, from […]
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November 20, 2025
NEC X OPENS BATCH 15 APPLICATIONS...
Palo Alto, CA – November 20, 2025 – NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC’s advanced technologies and global businesses, is now accepting applications for Batch 15 of its startup program, Elev X! Ignite. Designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into seed-ready startups, Elev X! Ignite offers access to expert […]
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November 6, 2025
INDICIO SECURES INVESTMENT FROM NEC X,...
Palo Alto, CA – November 06, 2025 – NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC Corporation’s (NEC; TSE: 6701) advanced technologies and global businesses, today announced a strategic investment in Indicio, an innovative startup revolutionizing digital trust by enabling people, organizations, connected devices, and AI agents to control cryptographically verifiable digital identities […]
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October 9, 2025
NEC X Unveils Seven New Startups...
NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC’s advanced technologies and global businesses, today announced seven visionary startups selected for Batch 14 of its Elev X! Ignite program. The cohort will fast-track new innovations to transform veterinary and elder care, construction, agriculture, retail experiences and enterprise processes. The batch’s competitive six-week selection process attracted hundreds […]
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September 17, 2025
METAPYXL Named to TechCrunch’s 2025 Startup...
NEC X is proud to share that Elev X! Ignite participant METAPYXL has been named to TechCrunch’s 2025 Startup Battlefield 200, the definitive list of the most promising early-stage startups worldwide. Selected in the Entertainment and Media category, METAPYXL will showcase its breakthrough platform at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at San Francisco’s […]
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August 27, 2025
Revolutionizing Mobility for Visually Impaired People:...
NEC X is proud to share that Elev X! participant WeWALK has been named to Forbes’ first-ever Accessibility 100 list, which honors companies making the most meaningful impact in advancing accessibility and inclusion worldwide. WeWALK’s patented smart cane and app harness cutting-edge technology and advanced AI to detect above-ground obstacles and tackle key challenges for […]
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August 14, 2025
Qualitative Intelligence: Redefining Creative Testing with...
In an era where marketing success hinges on speed, adaptability and precision, brands often struggle to optimize creative decisions quickly and effectively. Traditional content validation processes are slow, costly and prone to human error, leaving brands vulnerable to reputational risks and wasted resources. Qualitative Intelligence (QI), a startup born from NEC X’s Elev X! Ignite […]
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May 28, 2025
NEC X Opens Applications for Elev...
Applications for NEC’s Silicon Valley Venture Studio Surged 35%, With Strong Growth Among B2B Software and SaaS Innovators Developing GenAI, Computer Vision, Predictive Analytics and More NEC X, the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC’s advanced technologies and global businesses, is now accepting applications for Batch 14 of its flagship startup program, Elev X! […]
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May 9, 2025
Business Insider Features SeafoodAI’s CrabScan360 as...
photo by Jason Henry for BI. Seafood AI, an Elev X! Ignite Batch 9 alumnus, has been highlighted by Business Insider for its groundbreaking AI solution, CrabScan360. The article appears as part of the “How AI Is Changing Everything: Supply Chain” series and showcases how the startup is addressing the complex, manual demands of crab fishing. […]
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May 1, 2025
National Fisherman Spotlights SeafoodAI’s CrabScan360 Innovation
AI-powered technology transforms crab sorting with cutting-edge precision and efficiency Silicon Valley startup SeafoodAI, which originally partnered with NEC X as part of Elev X! Ignite Batch 9, is addressing one of the crab industry’s long-standing challenges: manual sorting and regulatory compliance. With a limited labor pool, shrinking profit margins, and increasing regulatory demands, the company’s CrabScan360 system […]
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