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Supporting the growth of Japanese startups through a pitch competition that combines the Dell Entrepreneurship Support Program, launched in April 2023 to support Japanese startups, and the Women Entrepreneurs Network ( DWEN), launched in 2009.
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Winners will receive Dell Technologies products worth a total of 5 million yen to help solve various social issues through technology.
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“Dell Entrepreneur Support Program New Enrollment Campaign” is also being held.
Dell Technologies Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Toshihiko Otsuka, hereinafter referred to as Dell Technologies URL:https://www.dell.com/ja-jp) is the “DELL STARTUP CHALLENGE” pitch contest (URL:https://forbesjapan.com/feat/dell_startup_challenge/)” will be held from October 2024.
Dell Technologies, whose company motto is “We create technologies that drive human progress,” has launched the “Dell Entrepreneurship Support Program” to support Japanese startups starting in April 2023. We have supported business growth by providing various solutions through technology consultants. In addition, in 2009, we launched the “Dell Women Entrepreneur Network” to support female entrepreneurs, and will hold the “Dell Women Entrepreneur Business Contest” in Japan in 2022 and 2023, and we will do activities to support women entrepreneurs.
We hold the “DELL STARTUP CHALLENGE” as a pitch competition that connects these two programs together. The purpose of this pitch competition is to support startups that drive human evolution through technology, such as solving various social issues and creating new business models. The winning startups will receive a total of 5 million yen worth of Dell Technologies products to support their business growth.
Overview of “DELL STARTUP CHALLENGE”.
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Application period: October 1 (Tuesday) to November 22 (Friday), 2024
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Application requirements
– Be a start-up company established within 10 years from December 2024.
・ Contest applicants are limited to founders or co-founders.
・ Please download the designated entry page and enter using the form.
・ It doesn’t matter what kind of business you are in. However, please include how you would like to use Dell Technologies technology if you win.
・ If the founder or co-founder of the competition candidate is a female entrepreneur, they will be eligible for the DWEN Female Entrepreneur Award.
・Corporate registration is required in Japan.
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Selection criteria
・Founding philosophy / innovation: Does your business aim to solve social issues or create new business models (60%)?
・ Business model: Is the business model expected to expand in the future (30%)?
・Leverage technology: Will your business expand by benefiting from the latest technology from Dell Technologies (10%)?
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Method of selection
・ Document screening: 20 semi-finalist companies will be selected through document screening by Dell Technologies and the competition secretariat.・ Semi-final: Entrepreneurs selected for the semi-final must create a PR video of approximately 3 minutes.
The judges will evaluate these videos and select 10 finalists.
・ Final: Participants will pitch in front of the judges at the venue, and three winners will be selected.
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reward
Prizes can be chosen from a wide range of Dell Technologies IT solutions, including computers, servers, monitors, and peripherals.
・Winner: Dell Technologies product worth 3 million yen
・Second place: Dell Technologies product worth 1 million yen
・DWEN Women Entrepreneur Award: Dell Technologies product worth 1 million yen
・ All applicants: Special discount coupon available only to startups -
Media partner: Forbes JAPAN
For details, see “DELL STARTUP CHALLENGE (URL:https://forbesjapan.com/feat/dell_startup_challenge/)”.
Overview of “Dell Entrepreneurship Support Program’s New Enrollment Campaign”
■ About the Dell Entrepreneurship Support Program
This is a free program where entrepreneurs can find dedicated technology mentors who know the technology challenges startups face, helping them grow their businesses. We provide highly reliable, scalable and optimal technology to support the incredible growth of every business.
■ About the Dell Women’s Entrepreneurship Network (DWEN)
“Dell Women’s Entrepreneurship Network (DWEN) (URL:https://dwen.com/ja/about-dell-womens-entrepreneur-network-dwen/) is a women entrepreneurs network run by Dell Technologies as part of their CSR (corporate social responsibility) activities to support women entrepreneurs. More than 100,000 female entrepreneurs from around the world are participating, working together to grow and create new business opportunities. The group started its activities in Japan in 2017, and currently has around 1,000 registered members and hosts networking events.
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■ About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) helps businesses and people build the digital future and transform the way they work and live. The company offers the industry’s most comprehensive and innovative portfolio of technologies and services for the AI era.
Dell Technologies, Dell, EMC, and the trademarks associated with products and services provided by Dell EMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. or his companions. Registered trademarks and trademarks of other products belong to their respective companies.
■ The information is listed as of October 9, 2024.
