Explore NEC Corporation's innovative approach to open innovation in this Stanford seminar featuring Motoo Nishihara, Executive Vice President and CTO. Gain insights into NEC's global research strategy, technology innovation management, and intellectual property investment. Discover the "Ecosystem R&D" concept and its impact on collaborative research with partners, including start-ups. Learn about NEC's unique R&D scheme, which includes researcher-led start-ups, external talent acquisition, and accelerated monetization opportunities. Understand the expansion of NEC's global research presence with the establishment of research centers in Israel and India. Delve into Nishihara's diverse career experiences across business, product development, and research divisions. Examine the implementation and outcomes of NEC's open innovation strategy, which earned Nishihara the Advanced Technology Award from Fuji Sankei Business Eye in 2014.