• Sensing technologies

      How can we detect the internal conditions of food non-invasively?​

      About the Challenge

      Panasonic envisions a world where people are enabled to seamlessly cook and monitor food to maximise flavour based on personal preferences. To achieve this, Panasonic is looking to collaborate with tech startups and researchers with innovative technologies that are able to detect the internal conditions of food ingredients that are non-contact and non-invasive. Preferably, the technology is a sensor and/or algorithm that can provide real-time sensing. Panasonic is open to all types of non-invasive sensors that are able to detect internal conditions, even if it is not used in the food industry traditionally.

    • Example of Application

      Ingredient components/Internal state sensors

    • Mentors

      Atsushi Fujita

      General Manager

      Atsushi Fujita has more than 25 years of R&D experience in Panasonic corporation. He focuses mainly on power electronics and their applications, especially for cookers. He is now currently heading the development of core technologies for kitchen appliances. He holds a master's degree in engineering from Kyoto University.

      Takeshi Kitaizumi

      Manager

      Takeshi Kitaizumi has more than 25 years of R&D experience in Panasonic corporation. His research focuses mainly on power electronics and their applications, especially for cookers. He is now in charge of the development of heating control and sensing technologies for kitchen appliances. He holds a master's degree in engineering from Tohoku University.

      Shinsuke Sasaki

      Staff Engineer

      Shinsuke Sasaki has more than 14 years of R&D experience of kitchen appliances’ new features in Panasonic corporation. He has been focusing on sensing technology of food's internal state for 3 years. He has a Master of Engineering from Nara Institute of Science and Technology.

      Naotsugu KOASHI

      IP Senior Expert

      Naotsugu Koashi has 15-year experience in Panasonic's intellectual property business in the fields of cogeneration systems, IoT and other technologies. He has been involved in intellectual property incubation activities from the basic research stage to the business growth stage. He holds a master's degree in engineering from Kyoto University. He is in charge of new business areas in Panasonic Appliances Company.

      Jumpei HARADA

      Deputy Manager

      Jumpei Haradahas 8 years of experience in the intellectual property field at Panasonic. He is currently based in Singapore and had started the open innovation activity in the Southeast Asia region. Playing the integral role of communicating between Panasonic R&D Centre Singapore and Panasonic HQ, Mr Harada launched the first Panasonic Deep Tech Innovation Challenge in April 2020 and continues to champion open innovation between ASEAN and Japan. He holds a master's degree in engineering from Kyoto University and is registered as a patent attorney of Japan.

    • Prizes

      Depending on the content of your business idea and technical development plan, we will consider the following possibilities:

      • Selected applicants may be given the opportunity to conduct joint POC with Panasonic, license your technology, and have a joint venture with Panasonic.

      • Mentored by top Panasonic leaders.

      • Cash Prize awarded for Panasonic Deep Tech Innovation Challenge 3 (Champion: SGD $3,000, 1st Runner Up: SGD $2,000, 2nd Runner Up: SGD $1,000).

      Terms and Conditions

      Before you apply, kindly read the terms and conditions here

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      Application closes on 16 Feb 2022, 11:59 PM (SGT)

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