Beyond Next Ventures India is pleased to announce that it will continue its role as Venture Partner in the third edition of “Panasonic Ignition,” a corporate innovation accelerator program launched by Panasonic Life Solutions India and Panasonic Corp.

Panasonic’s collaboration with Beyond Next Ventures will play a pivotal role in commercializing tech-driven startups and strengthening the bridge between the Japan–India tech ecosystems. By combining Panasonic’s industry expertise with our venture ecosystem, the program empowers innovation with the potential for global impact, while also addressing critical challenges through technology.

About Panasonic Ignition 3.0

The Panasonic Ignition 3.0 focuses on Smart Residential Living Solutions, inviting startups to co-create the future of safe, healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient homes in India.

Startups with proven Product-Market Fit (PMF) – from Seed to Series B stages – with cutting-edge residential living solutions are invited to apply to Panasonic Ignition 3.0. Selected startups will gain access to mentorship opportunities, potential investment, and strategic support to accelerate their product development and market readiness.

As a venture partner, Beyond Next Ventures India will enable the sourcing and selection of startups relevant to Panasonic’s residential business units. Once the cohort is selected, Panasonic and Beyond Next Ventures India will closely engage with the startups to help them scale their solution and venture.

Applications to Panasonic Ignition 3.0 will be accepted from September 2 through September 15. Interested startups can apply via the Panasonic Ignition website and also learn more details. The third cohort of Panasonic Ignition will be running from September to December 2025.

In 2024, the second edition of Panasonic Ignition saw over 160 startup applications, with 12 selected for mentorship and two recognized as winners.

Panasonic Ignition Website: https://ignition.in.panasonic.com/

Comment from Beyond Next Ventures

Mr.Tsuyoshi Ito, CEO and Managing Partner
At Beyond Next Ventures, our mission has always been to empower tech-driven entrepreneurs and nurture the next generation of DeepTech leaders. Through our continued collaboration with Panasonic for Ignition 3.0, we are excited to bridge India’s thriving startup ecosystem with Japan’s technological scale and global networks. Together, we aim to accelerate transformative solutions from lab to market-solutions that not only enhance residential living but also address larger societal challenges. By combining Panasonic’s deep industry expertise with BNV’s cross-border venture ecosystem, we are confident this program will catalyze impactful innovations and strengthen the Japan–India DeepTech corridor.

About Panasonic Group

Founded in 1918, and today a global leader in developing innovative technologies and solutions for wide-ranging applications in the consumer electronics, housing, devices, B2B solutions and energy sectors worldwide, the Panasonic Group switched to an operating company system on April 1, 2022 with Panasonic Holdings Corporation serving as a holding company. The Group reported consolidated net sales of 8,458.2 billion yen for the year ended March 31, 2025. To learn more about the Panasonic Group, please visit: https://holdings.panasonic/global/

About Beyond Next Ventures Inc.

Creating the beyond next society; enabling exceptional people solving global challenges.
We believe deep tech scientific innovations can enrich the world. Gathering top talent and risk financing together with these innovations inspires new business models and ensures future generations by creating a reinforcing cycle of science and technology innovation.

• Head Office: 3-7-2 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, MFPR Nihonbashi Honcho Building, 3rd Floor
• Subsidairy: Galaxy-Wework, 43, Residency Road, Shanthala Nagar Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India – 560025
• Representative: President & CEO, Tsuyoshi Ito
• Established: August 2014
• Business: Investment and growth support for deep tech startups in Japan and India, support for the commercialization of research seeds, cultivation and formation of management talent and teams, operation of shared wet labs, etc.
• Website: https://beyondnextventures.com