Macnica has been selected as a partner company for "BAK NEW NORMAL PROJECT 2022" We are inviting venture companies to work together to solve problems and create businesses to realize smart cities!

Macnica (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazumasa Hara, hereinafter Macnica), a total Services & Solutions provider in semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT, announced on Friday, June 10, 2022. ``BAK NEW'' is a project sponsored by ``Business Accelerator Kanagawa (BAK)'' operated by Kanagawa Prefecture and eiicon company that aims to solve issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic and create new businesses with a view to the post-coronavirus era. We will participate in "NORMAL PROJECT 2022 (hereinafter referred to as this project)" as a partner company.

As we have been repeatedly advised to refrain from going out due to the spread of COVID-19 infection over the past two years, and as people continue to live their lives with constant awareness of airborne infections, awareness of indoor air quality and crowding has increased, and spaces that feel safer and more secure are being created. There is a growing need for transportation and facilities that offer a variety of experiences and learning.
At Macnica, we aim to lead the development of future society with Our Group's Purpose of ``Being at the forefront of change, exploring cutting-edge techniques and knowledge, and drawing the future and creating the present.'' doing. In this effort, we will utilize Macnica 's air quality monitoring technology and spatial situation data sensed by camera technology that can identify crowding and human movements to create smart cities that are safe, comfortable, and convenient. We are inviting venture companies to work together with the aim of encouraging behavioral changes in consumers or supporting more convenient and comfortable lifestyles.

Kanagawa Prefecture "Business Accelerator Kanagawa (BAK)"
Fully supported by Kanagawa Prefecture! Work on solving issues caused by the corona disaster and creating new businesses with a view to post-corona
A project by Business Accelerator Kanagawa (BAK). From Friday, June 10, 2022.
https://bak.eiicon.net/newnormal/

■ Macnica recruitment theme
"By utilizing cutting-edge sensing technology for air quality and spatial conditions using cameras, we can provide a safe, comfortable, and convenient environment.
“Creating spaces and experiences”
For more details about this recruitment, please visit: https://bak.eiicon.net/newnormal/macnica

■ Aims of this initiative
Macnica has set three materialities as part of its long-term management goals for fiscal 2030 (1) contributing to economic development by solving customer issues, 2) creating a safe, secure and comfortable lifestyle, and 3) creating a sustainable global environment. The company is working to link these materialities with its business themes, aiming to lead the development of future society.

In order to realize the materiality of "creating safe, secure and comfortable living," Macnica is currently working with local governments and various companies to realize smart cities by providing autonomous driving solutions, service robots, building management solutions, etc. We are promoting social implementation towards this goal. Through this initiative, we aim to co-create innovative services in this area through encounters with excellent venture companies and partner companies.

Macnica will continue to aim to contribute to the development of future society as a company that connects cutting-edge technology and intelligence, and has both the ability to envision the future and the ability to implement with high resolution.

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