SOMPO Holdings, Inc. (Future Care Lab in Japan) and its group nursing care business company SOMPO Care Inc., in collaboration with the healthcare IT innovation program “Digital Health Connect” hosted by Infocom Corporation, will hold the business contest “Senior Life Innovation Challenge 2020” for startups working on innovative businesses aimed at realizing a “new senior life” in a long-lived and super-aging society.
“Senior Life Innovation Challenge 2020”
Organizers / Co-organizers: Infocom Corporation, Digital Health Connect SOMPO Holdings, Inc., SOMPO Care Inc.
Sponsors: Teijin Limited, Eisai Co., Ltd.
Management & Secretariat: Digital Health Connect
How to Apply: Please enter via the official website below and proceed with the prescribed application process.
After applying, please participate in the online briefing sessions for companies announced on the official website.
“Senior Life Innovation Challenge 2020” Official Website
http://www.dhconnect.jp/contest/2020/
・Application Period: September 30 (Wed) – October 30 (Fri)
・Target: Startup companies (New business projects from large corporations are also eligible)
・Online Briefing Sessions: October 13 (Tue) / October 19 (Mon), 2020
・Screening Period: November 2020 – February 2021
・Final Selection (Pitch Contest): Friday, February 26, 2021, held in Tokyo (Open to the public)
Click here for details on the business contest
https://www.sompo-hd.com/~/media/hd/files/news/2020/20200930_1.pdf
