Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND), a leading diversified technology company, and Panasonic Corporation (PC) today announced the launch of the third edition of the “Panasonic Ignition”, a corporate innovation accelerator programme designed to transform Indian consumer lifestyles. In collaboration with Beyond Next Ventures (BNV) as the Venture Partner, Ignition 3.0 invites early to mid-stage startups to innovate in the “Residential Living” ecosystem. Applications are accepted till Sep 15, 2025
The Panasonic Ignition 3.0 focuses on pioneering solutions that enhance residential living through advancements in smart home technologies, personal health and wellness, sustainable living, energy efficiency, connected devices, lifestyle services, and personalized community experiences. The third cohort of Panasonic Ignition will be running from September to December 2025 and offers selected startups access to mentorship, masterclasses, product strategy support, and potential investment opportunities through Panasonic’s KURASHI Visionary Fund (PKVF). This initiative aims to co-create cutting-edge technologies that align with evolving consumer needs and drive sustainable growth in India.
Mr. Kunio Gohara, Chief Transformation Officer (CTRO) & Head of CVC Office, Panasonic Corporation, said, “At Panasonic, we believe innovation is most powerful when it emerges from collaboration. After the success of the past two editions, Panasonic Ignition 3.0 programme marks a significant step in our commitment to fostering innovation that redefines residential living. Through this programme, we look forward to harnessing entrepreneurial agility and build on our deep industry expertise to co-create real-world impact. This programme not only fuels open innovation but also opens doors to strategic investment opportunities through our KURASHI Visionary Fund.”
Mr. Manish Misra, Chief Innovation Officer, Panasonic Life Solutions India, added, “Panasonic Ignition Corporate Innovation accelerator program has become a catalyst for building a thriving innovation ecosystem in India. The past editions have been extremely successful, and I am proud to state that we are working closely with numerous selected start-ups to solve real-life business challenges. With Cohort 3, we aim to engage with startups who are passionate about transforming residential living—whether through smart home solutions, sustainable energy, or digital consumer experiences. Our goal is to support startups in scaling their ideas while accelerating Panasonic’s vision of enriching lifestyles and communities.”
Mr. Tsuyoshi Ito, CEO and Managing Partner of Beyond Next Ventures, commented, “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.”
The second edition of Panasonic Ignition saw over 163 startup applications, with 12 selected for mentorship and two—Nosh and RayIoT—recognized as winners for their innovative contributions to consumer lifestyles. Building on this success, Ignition 3.0 aims to further strengthen Panasonic’s collaboration with India’s startup ecosystem, supported by Beyond Next Ventures’ extensive network.
