Leveraging World-Leading Facial Recognition Technologies - Introduction to Elev X! Ignite Batch 15

​Join our webinar “Leveraging NEC’s Biometric Technologies – Introduction to Elev X! Ignite Batch 15” to learn how you can apply to NEC X’s venture studio program and explore how startups across many domains can integrate biometric capabilities to create differentiated, high-trust user experiences.

​NEC X is excited to host this information session for Elev X! Ignite Batch 15, our venture studio program for early-stage founders building in AI, B2B Enterprise SaaS, and software-driven innovation.
Through Elev X!, founders receive funding, mentorship, workshops, and—most uniquely—hands-on access to NEC’s world-class R&D technologies, including biometric identity, verification, and access-control solutions.

​Special Guest

​Kris Ranganath | Senior Vice President, Digital Platforms and Services at NEC Corporation of America

​Kris will share practical insights on emerging use cases and opportunities for startups, making this session especially valuable for founders exploring biometrics for the first time or looking to validate ideas.

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​NEC’s biometric technologies, ranked #1 globally in accuracy, can be applied far beyond traditional security. Startups can use biometrics to:

• ​Streamline user onboarding and KYC-like processes

• ​Enable passwordless authentication for SaaS platforms

• ​Build trust and safety into marketplaces or community apps

• ​Personalize experiences in health, wellness, and coaching tools

• ​Automate visitor and access management for physical spaces

• ​Reduce fraud in FinTech, insurance, and e-commerce

• ​Support identity needs in GovTech, social impact, and public services

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​Whether you're building workflow automation, vertical SaaS, community platforms, AI agents, or operational tools, biometric identity can become a powerful differentiator—especially in early product validation.

​During this webinar, you will:

• ​Learn the structure and support offered by Elev X! Ignite

• ​Understand how startups can rapidly prototype with NEC’s biometric APIs

• ​Explore concrete examples of how biometrics unlock new product capabilities

• ​Hear stories from Elev X! alumni and their achievements

​Don’t miss this opportunity to see how Elev X! and NEC’s technologies can accelerate your path to building products that are more secure, more seamless, and more trusted.

​We will cover:

• ​Program Overview

• ​What We Offer

• ​How Startups Can Use NEC’s Biometric Tech Seeds

• ​Cross-industry Use Cases

• ​Alumni Stories
  … and more!

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