Kumihimo Tech Camp from the source: Hiroshi Iwatsubo, Senior Executive Vice President of Murata, shares more about the initiative.
Murata Manufacturing, a global leader in electronic components, is making waves in Bulgaria with its initiative, Kumihimo Tech Camp. This initiative aims to nurture and support Bulgarian entrepreneurs and startups in the hardware space. Hiroshi Iwatsubo, Senior Executive Vice President of Murata Manufacturing, recently sat down for interviews to shed light on the vision behind Kumihimo Tech Camp and its significance for the Bulgarian innovation ecosystem.
Mr. Iwatsubo emphasized the importance of providing access to Murata’s hardware to Bulgarian startups and entrepreneurs. He highlighted the challenges faced by the startup community in Bulgaria and expressed Murata’s commitment to helping them navigate through these difficult times. “In Kumihimo Tech Camp, we provide access to the hardware we produce,” Iwatsubo stated in front of Bloomberg TV Bulgaria, underscoring Murata’s role in supporting Bulgarian startups, scale-ups, and research institutions by providing Murata technology to use when creating their projects for Kumihimo Tech Camp.
Furthermore, Iwatsubo discussed the selection process for the initiative, explaining that interested candidates can apply through Endeavor Bulgaria’s website. “There are no specific criteria – you just need to show interest in this concept and have good ideas,” he told Bloomberg TV Bulgaria.
In his interview with Capital, Iwatsubo elaborated on Murata’s long-term plans for Bulgaria and the importance of initiatives like Kumihimo Tech Camp in fostering innovation and economic growth. He praised the Bulgarian innovation ecosystem, noting the country’s potential in the high-tech sector. “I have visited Bulgaria several times since 2019 and I am highly impressed by the innovation potential in this region,” Iwatsubo remarked, highlighting the presence of a vibrant culture of innovation in both software and hardware domains.
Iwatsubo also highlighted the role of Endeavor Bulgaria as a local partner in the Kumihimo Tech Camp initiative, and their extensive network of entrepreneurs and its support in facilitating connections with startup companies and research institutions in Bulgaria. “Endeavor facilitates our operations in Bulgaria, having an extensive network of entrepreneurs from various types of companies,” he explained in front of Capital.
Kumihimo Tech Camp presents a unique opportunity for Bulgarian startups, scale-ups, and researchers to collaborate with a global leader in electronic components and gain access to invaluable resources and mentorship. With Murata’s support, these innovators can accelerate the development and commercialization of their hardware solutions, contributing to the growth of Bulgaria’s innovation ecosystem.
Initiatives like Kumihimo Tech Camp are poised to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and economic development in Bulgaria. Through collaborative efforts with local partners like Endeavor Bulgaria, Murata is committed to empowering Bulgarian entrepreneurs and startups to realize their full potential and make a lasting impact in the global tech landscape.
If you would like to be a part of the first edition of the program, learn more and apply here: https://bulgaria.endeavor.org/kumihimo/