KUMIHIMO Tech Camp in Bulgaria

Participants

Kumihimo is suitable for companies of all sizes – from idea-stage and university labs to scale-up companies with revenue exceeding 5 million EUR

• Start-ups 
• Scale-ups
• Research institutions 
• University teams
• Companies must be located in Bulgaria

A company can be represented by the founder or anyone from the R&D or tech team. 

Industries

• Agriculture 
• Aerospace 
• Automotive 
• Consumer Electronics 
• Energy, renewables, storage, batteries and smart grid 
• Healthcare and biotech 
• Маnufacturing and Industrial Automation 
• IoT and Smart City solutions 

Any business that is working on innovative hardware that can be accelerated with access to Murata’s products can apply!

Application period: 1st June –31st August 

Application period opens on June 1st and companies have 3 months to develop & submit a project to take part in Kumihimo.

Applications can be related to the utilization of Murata’s hardware in cases of:

The application form consists of 2 sections. The first of which is a general company and product overview, which should take you approximately 10 to 15 minutes to fill out. The second is a project presentation which should be prepared beforehand.

The application process for Kumihimo Tech Camp involves submitting ideas (in a presentation format) that showcase how Murata’s products can create new applications or alter existing processes in an innovative way.

Universities, Institutions, Start-ups

The program accepts applications regardless of the presence of a Proof of Concept (PoC), allowing submissions based solely on ideas. The selection process involves evaluating the innovative potential of the proposed ideas and their alignment with Murata’s vision for future technologies and applications, as well as their technological feasibility. 

Companies

Already established companies can apply showcasing how they can use Murata’s products:

• for an already established innovative technology/product or 
• for an idea on how to leverage them for the creation of a new product/solution 

Selected companies will have the opportunity to receive support for the presentation and formulation of their ideas ahead of their formal presentation at Demo Day. 

• 1:1 session with Murata’s team to validate their ideas and delve deeper into the execution; opportunity for Q&A
• Pitch and Deck counseling and mentorship opportunities by Endeavor
• Networking and peer-to-peer connections 

• Opportunity for continued collaboration with Murata.
• Off the shelf products.
• Know-how and experience sharing.
• Business development opportunities for established companies.
• Tailored support to address the unique needs of each company, provided on a case-by-case basis.

Endeavor will also support the winning companies with exclusive access to its network and events. 

Individuals such as researchers and students (including graduate students) belonging to organizations with corporate status or universities/research institutions are welcome to apply.

There are no specific criteria for applying to Kumihimo. Companies from all industries and stages are encouraged to present their ideas. In case you have any questions or doubts, feel free to contact our team and schedule a meeting with them at bulgaria@endeavor.org

We welcome ideas for business models, solutions and products that can use Murata’s hardware. Detailed guidelines on the application form and presentation requirements can be found above, under “Application Process and Guidelines”.

Following August 31st, Murata’s executive team will carefully select the companies and ideas to participate in Kumihimo. Subsequently, the Endeavor Bulgaria team will contact the selected participants and guide them through the next steps. This involves identifying any challenges that Endeavor and Murata can assist with, ensuring participants can present their comprehensive ideas effectively at Demo Day.

Feel free to contact us and we will provide further guidance.