Creww and RM Select Seven Startups for the Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia

Creww Inc., Japan's premier open innovation platform provider, and Real Madrid Next have announced the selection of seven startups for the "Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia," from over 800 candidates.

The "Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia"

The "Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia" was established in January 2024 to foster business collaborations between RMNext and Asian startups.

Creww has collaborated with RMNext to introduce innovative technologies and services from Asian entrepreneurs to develop projects aimed at improving and advancing the sports sector.

The "Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia" is intended to not only accelerate the growth of Asian businesses but also to foster an innovation ecosystem for RMNext by implementing ongoing initiatives for Asian startups to reinvent the sports industry as a whole in the next decades.

For additional information, go to https://global.creww.me/global/en/real-madrid-next-accelerator-for-asia. Applications for the program started in February 2024, and after rigorous study and evaluation, we picked 7 firms from a pool of many intriguing startups.

The selected startups will brush up on business partnership ideas through mentoring and seminars, followed by a Proof of Concept and a Demo Day to demonstrate their results.

Selected Startups

With the program theme based on RMNext's six areas of work, here are startups that fit five of the emphasis areas.

The chosen startups include Moty and Fitogether from South Korea, both excelling in performance; AMATELUS from Japan, specializing in audiovisual technology; Spot from Taiwan, focusing on fan engagement; Adofaer from Hong Kong, enhancing fan interaction; and QueryPie from South Korea, advancing cybersecurity and technology. Additionally, a11y from the Philippines is making strides in social initiatives.

Unveiling Ceremony

On September 3rd, an online unveiling ceremony will be held to announce the selected startups to partners, media, and other interested parties.

If you are interested in attending the ceremony, please fill out the form below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9ouicvY7N5XNB0Dd4JZS_-z6eYX6hU20XFNgqQFbQPF2rWw/viewform

Furthermore, if you are interested in attending the Demo Day in December 2024, which will be held in Madrid, Spain, please contact us at [pjtr@crew.me].

About Real Madrid Next

RMNext is the brand under which Real Madrid's innovation projects are developed, in conjunction with startups and companies seeking to improve performance through the Real Madrid ecosystem. RMNext focuses on six work areas: e-health, performance, fan engagement, audiovisual, cybersecurity and technology infrastructure, and social. In all of them, RMNext aims for excellence and the greatest technological advancement feasible to enable the club to improve its digital transformation and maintain its leadership in the sports business. Get more information at https://www.realmadridnext.com/en/next/home.

About Creww, Inc.

Creww Inc. operates Japan's largest open innovation platform. Creww, with the purpose to  "build an age of bravery," helps all startups, entrepreneurs, enterprises, and individuals who face new difficulties.

Since its inception in 2012, Creww has coordinated over 450 open innovation initiatives with businesses, local governments, and startups, resulting in around 1,350 collaborations and over 8,000 firms registered on the site. Creww partnered with Google for Startups in November 2022 to develop the Global Sustainability Accelerator. Creww aspires to contribute to the Asia-Pacific startup ecosystem and beyond, beginning with fostering open innovation in Korea, Taiwan, and beyond.