Deadline: December 20, 2025

Applications are open for the Elev X! Ignite Venture Studio Program Batch 15. Do you have a groundbreaking idea and want to change the world? Join Elev X! Ignite, and transform your vision into a reality.

The intensive 6- to 9-month program is designed for passionate entrepreneurs in the ideation or prototyping phase, like you. They provide the guidance, support, tools, and resources you need to validate your concept, develop a compelling Minimum Viable Product (MVP), verify Proof-of-Concept (POC), engage paying customers, secure seed funding, and thrive in today’s competitive startup landscape.


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Elev X! Ignite is not just an incubation program — it’s your launchpad for turning bold ideas into real-world impact. With access to NEC’s frontier technologies, expert mentorship, and startup-building resources, Ignite empowers you to move from raw vision to a fundable, venture-ready foundation.

Areas of Focus

At Elev X! Ignite, they support founders building impactful solutions that improve how businesses and institutions operate. They are especially interested in:

  • B2B software and SaaS businesses
  • Solutions that enhance business processes, decision-making, or operational efficiency
  • Startups leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as:
    • Generative AI
    • Computer Vision
    • Data & Predictive Analytics

Benefits

  • Direct access to NEC’s global R&D resources and business networks
  • Hands-on support for product engineering and technical validation
  • Up to $250K in funding
  • Guidance from top-tier mentors, engineers, and business development experts
  • Introductions to investors and strategic corporate partners
  • Exclusive workshops and founder-focused learning content

Eligibility

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They are looking for ambitious, hands-on founders who are ready to explore bold ideas and rapidly test early-stage solutions with support. Ideal applicants:

  • Are working as a team — or in the process of forming one
    • Solo founders are welcome, but they strongly encourage having at least one co-founder or core collaborator to share the journey.
  • Can build and test lightweight prototypes
    • A formal engineering background isn’t required, but they look for builder-type founders who can write code, use no-code tools, or create functional demos independently.
  • Are based in the U.S. and incorporated as a U.S. entity
    • If you’re not yet incorporated at the time of application, you must incorporate before the start of Phase 2 (September, 2025).
  • Are not required to be generating revenue or raising capital
    • They are focused on early-stage ideas — traction is a bonus, not a prerequisite.

Application

  • The application typically takes around 30 minutes to complete if you already have a pitch deck.
  • They begin the review process as soon as we receive the application on a rolling basis, so be sure to submit it after you have completed the application.

Click here to apply


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For more information, visit Elev X!

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