FAQ / Robot Division / Kawasaki Heavy Industries Precision Machinery and Robotics Company's Open Innovation Challenge

FAQ

Who can join for the Challenge?: We welcome private entities (including any start-ups), municipality, university, and research institute to join our Challenges.
How many applicants may pass the selection?: We are planning for approximately 10 companies to pass the selection.
How are teams informed for the result of selection?: You will be informed via email after the submission deadline.
Who are the judges for the screening processes?: The judges for the processes will be Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. and ICMG (the organizers of the Challenge)
What actions are expected following the selection?: After the selection, Co-Organizers will discuss and make arrangements for the next steps based on submitted proposals. To clarify the Co-Creation relationship with participants, we aim to establish a formal partnership through the conclusion of a MoU with the partner.

Is the application on a first-come, first-served basis?: No. We will accept all ideas and suggestions you have submitted within the period.
Is there an upper limitation to the number of applications?: There is no limit to the total number of applications for the program. The selection will be based on each idea and proposal received.
I am a student team. Does my teammate have to be from the same major, university, country, or region?: No. There are no requirements about the background of your team.
How many members are allowed in one team for Challenges?: There are no limitation of the number of participants. You may apply from one personnel.
Can I submit multiple ideas for one Challenge?: Yes. You may submit multiple ideas for one Challenge. In that case, please fill in the application form for each idea.
Can I apply my solution for more than one Challenge?: Yes. You may apply your idea to more than one Challenge. In that case, please fill in the application form for each Challenge.

Who can I contact for other queries?: You may contact any ICMG team member at this email(khicc-contact@icmg.co.jp).