Francis AI Joins KGAP+: Keihanna Global Acceleration Program Plus

October 10, 2019


Francis AI Technologies, Inc. (“Francis AI”) announced today that they have joined the KGAP+ Accelerator program, created to bring Japanese and International business together.

Chris Carson, Founder & CEO, Francis AI, said “We are delighted to welcome the support of KGAP+ in helping us enter the Japanese market, matching us with corporate partners to develop POCs.”

One of only 23 teams selected to receive funding from the Berkeley SkyDeck fund and receive the opportunity to grow at Berkeley SkyDeck, Francis AI will be amongst them to present their cutting-edge new ideas to more than 700 investors, in the hopes of taking their businesses to the next level.

The goal of KGAP+ is to lead companies to create a proof of concept demonstrator, as well as find new investment and enabling partners in Japan as well as overseas. The program runs off-line in Kyoto, Japan, and online through the latest global collaboration tools.

About Francis AI

Francis AI was founded on the belief that by combining mobile sensors with artificial intelligence, we can help governments bridge the innovation gap while making traffic flow less dangerous and more efficient. Led by a team of experts in machine learning, data science, transportation, and government technology, we’ve developed the world’s first autonomous traffic management platform — simultaneously serving citizens and multi-agency missions to help cities become safer and more sustainable.

About KGAP+

KGAP+ builds the value of Global Startups through interaction with local industrial partners and investors. It also offers a series of proprietary acceleration modules and activities which are designed to take startups of all kinds through an acceleration journey. The modules covers branding, marketing, business model, innovation process, design, leadership and investment steps.

SOURCE Francis AI Technologies, Inc.

 
 

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