Hitachi Construction Machinery Program

Hitachi Construction Machinery Challenge
Fast-track your company's impact in construction
Call to Action
At Hitachi Construction Machinery, we aim to grow as a "true solutions provider" by focusing on the provision of innovative customer-oriented solutions.

Join Hitachi Construction Machinery as we envision the construction and mining sites of the future!
Mission
In order to accelerate new business development, we want to engage in co-creation and collaborative projects with external innovators. Our Challenge is created to welcome innovative startups ready to make their mark and unleash their potential. By providing strategic mentorship and connecting them with a vast network of projects and industry experts, we are dedicated to elevating startups to new heights.
Themes
We are seeking innovative solutions related to the themes below
Transforming Construction Planning
Optimization of Cost, Time and CO2 Emissions
Leveraging ICT Machinery
Implementing Matchmaking Solutions
Outcome Monitoring and Updates
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Revolutionize Equipment: Information, Interface & Autonomy
Enhance Operator Information Clarity
Innovation of Equipment Operation Interfaces
Adaptive Autonomous Operation Solutions
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Transform Fleet Management
Minimize Machinery Downtime
Optimize Idle Assets
Monitor Asset Usage
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Sounds like Your Solution?

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Yusuke Kajita
Representative Executive Officer, Senior Vice President and Executive Officer

Kazunori Nakamura
Vice President and Executive Officer, CTO
Challenge Benefits
We seek to collaborate with promising startups and accelerate their growth through our Challenge
Market Access
Validate your solution with Hitachi Construction Machinery experts
Paid Trial*
Opportunity to tailor a paid pilot based on your proposal

* Paid pilot is not guaranteed
Rich Data Pool
Potential to leverage our rich data set to enhance your solution
Exposure
Present to decision makers and partners from across our network
Startup Profile & Selection Criteria

You are a startup:
✔ With a ready-to-test solution (TRL 7-9)
✔ Based anywhere in the world
✔ Addressing a challenge in the construction industry (B2B) and one of the above-mentioned verticals
✔ And the potential to operate and scale the solution globally
The jury will consider:
✔ The business potential and strategic alignment with Hitachi Construction Machinery
✔ The clients, projects and uses-cases track record
✔ The maturity of the application
✔ The experience of the founding team and articulation of how the solution responds to the challenge in a innovative and sustainable way
What's Next?

1
Apply
Fill in the application form before October 7th
2
Pitch
Selected startups will pitch to a panel including executives from Hitachi Construction Machinery and Partners, in Georgia (US) on November 20, 2024
3
Engage
Winning startups will be invited to participate with Hitachi Construction Machinery at bauma 2025 as well as have the chance to conduct a paid pilot
4
Scale
Successful pilots will have the opportunity to scale across Hitachi Construction Machinery
Ready to Join the Program?
Submit your application before October 7, 2024
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
FAQ
What are the benefits of applying to the Challenge?
The selected startups will have the opportunity to pitch in front of Hitachi Construction Machinery's partners and management team. There will also be a contribution to expenses for attending Demo Day, paid pilots (not guaranteed), and invitations to participate at bauma 2025 with Hitachi Construction Machinery.
Is the program free of costs?
Applying to this program is free of costs. Hitachi Construction Machinery will address pilot financials with the selected startups, considering each project's specific needs.
What is the workload and required effort for startups when joining the program?
The workload will depend on the nature of each pilot. While we do not require a minimum number of hours, we do expect participants to be available to travel to the identified locations and put required time and effort to meet targeted pilot objectives.
What type of mentoring, coaching and funding opportunities are offered?
Companies will have access to domain specific expertise as well as additional coaching and mentoring through Impulse Partners’ network and local partners to support the pilot projects. The support will be tailored to the startups’ needs and maturity level.
Is the Demo Day / Pitch Event in person or remote?
Successful teams are required to travel and participate on-site in Atlanta in November.
Questions?
Ask away and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!
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Hitachi Construction Machinery Challenge

Call to Action

At Hitachi Construction Machinery, we aim to grow as a "true solutions provider" by focusing on the provision of innovative customer-oriented solutions.

Join Hitachi Construction Machinery as we envision the construction and mining sites of the future!

Mission

Themes

We are seeking innovative solutions related to the themes below

Transforming Construction Planning

Revolutionize Equipment: Information, Interface & Autonomy

Transform Fleet Management

Sounds like Your Solution?

Yusuke Kajita

Kazunori Nakamura

Challenge Benefits

We seek to collaborate with promising startups and accelerate their growth through our Challenge

Market Access

Paid Trial*

Rich Data Pool

Exposure

Startup Profile & Selection Criteria

You are a startup:

✔ With a ready-to-test solution (TRL 7-9)

✔ Based anywhere in the world

✔ Addressing a challenge in the construction industry (B2B) and one of the above-mentioned verticals

✔ And the potential to operate and scale the solution globally

The jury will consider:

✔ The business potential and strategic alignment with Hitachi Construction Machinery

✔ The clients, projects and uses-cases track record

✔ The maturity of the application

✔ The experience of the founding team and articulation of how the solution responds to the challenge in a innovative and sustainable way

What's Next?

Apply

Pitch

Engage

Scale

Ready to Join the Program?

Submit your application before October 7, 2024

FAQ

Questions?

Ask away and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!