BT Group plc, known as BT, is a leading British multinational telecommunications company headquartered in London, operating across 180 countries. A member of MITs Industrial Liaison Program for more than 20 years, BT is renowned for its innovation and has a history of fostering positive customer engagement through its research and innovation collaborations.
Why BT?
The BT Customer Centre Innovation Showcases in the UK attracts over 250 major corporate clients annually, including C-suite executives, VIPs, and government officials. These events focus on cultivating business opportunities and nurturing relationships, offering immersive experiences in simulated environments such as our future bank, factory, hospital, and retail space, showcasing cutting-edge solutions from exciting global partners.
Who?
BT is on the lookout for groundbreaking solutions to feature in their showcases,
- Stage of development: mature solutions primed for trial and adoption.
- Sector: fintech, retail, healthcare, future networks, drones, security, logistics.
What's in it for you?
Select solutions will be exposed to hundreds, potentially thousands, of influential executives and decision-makers worldwide. While BT does not guarantee success, they will facilitate introductions to interested parties, leaving entrepreneurs to manage the journey independently. Opportunities for ways in which BT and select startups can work together can be discussed.
Process Overview
- Please apply using the opportunity’s form. Deadline for applications: April 19, 2024
- If you'd like to submit a demo or other complementary materials, please send it to the email associated to this opportunity
- All applications to be reviewed, and feedback provided to all applicants
- Select startups to be invited for a call for further discussion.
https://www.bt.com/about/bt/research-and-development/technology-showcases
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