LANDCROS Innovation Studios
LANDCROS Innovation Studios Mining Challenge
LANDCROS Innovation Studios × Founders Factory Joint Initiative
Hitachi Construction Machinery and Founders Factory have launched the LANDCROS Mining Challenge to identify innovative startups addressing key challenges in the mining industry. Selected companies will present at a flagship Demo Day and gain access to Hitachi’s industry expertise and global network of investors and commercial partners.
Key message from the head
Eiji Fukunishi
Head of the Mining Business Unit at Hitachi Construction Machinary
Themes
We are seeking innovative solutions related to the themes below
Videos about themes
- SMARTER MACHINES
- SMARTER MINE SITES
- LOW IMPACT & SUSTAINABLE MINING
1. SMARTER MACHINES
This theme focuses on transforming mining equipment into intelligent, autonomous systems that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
2. SMARTER MINE SITES
This theme is about connecting the entire mine site—from pit to port—through data integration and automation.
3. LOW IMPACT & SUSTAINABLE MINING
This theme focuses on turning ESG goals into measurable, monetizable value through innovative models.
Startup Opportunities
Apply to the challenge and unlock commercial and investment opportunities with Hitachi Construction Machinery and Founders Factory
Startup Profile & Selection Criteria
You are a startup:
✔ With a ready-to-test solution (TRL 7-9)
✔ Based anywhere in the world
✔ Addressing a challenge in the mining industry (B2B) and one of the above-mentioned verticals
✔ And the potential to operate and scale the solution globally
The jury will consider:
✔ The business potential and strategic alignment with Hitachi Construction Machinery
✔ The clients, projects and uses-cases track record
✔ The maturity of the application
✔ The experience of the founding team and articulation of how the solution responds to the challenge in a innovative and sustainable way
