Application Deadline Extended for “Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia” Batch 2

TOKYO, JAPAN, April 25, 2025 - Creww Inc. (Japan Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Sorato Ijichi, hereinafter “Creww”), Japan’s leading open innovation platform provider, and Real Madrid Next are currently running Batch 2 of the “Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia,” aimed to create business partnerships between Real Madrid Next and Asian startups.
We are pleased to announce that the application deadline for startups has been extended to Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Applications for this program opened on April 25, 2025, and have been accepting entries from startups across Asia. In response to strong demand from startups requesting more time to apply, the application period has now been officially extended.

The first batch of the program, launched in January 2024, received over 800 applications. We look forward to connecting with many more promising startups through this second batch.

About the Program
Creww partners with Real Madrid Next to bring innovative technologies and services from Asian startups to develop projects that aim to improve and advance the sports industry. “Real Madrid Next Accelerator for Asia'' is designed not only to boost the growth of Asian startups, but to also create an innovation community for Real Madrid, by carrying out continuous programs for Asian startups to innovate the sports industry as a whole in the decades to come.

For details about the program and how to apply, please visit:
https://global.creww.me/global/en/real-madrid-next-accelerator-for-asia-2

Program Timeline (as of June 2025)
April 25th - July 22nd 2025: Application
Late July - Mid October 2025: Selection of startups
Late October - December 2025: PoC contract signing
January - May 2026: PoC
June - July 2026: Demo Day

About Real Madrid Next
Real Madrid Next is the brand under which Real Madrid's innovation projects are developed, with the collaboration of startups and companies looking to improve performance with the support of the Real Madrid ecosystem. Real Madrid Next focuses on six work areas: e-health, performance, fan engagement, audiovisual, cybersecurity & technological infrastructures and social. In all of them we seek excellence and the greatest technological advance possible to allow the club to enhance its digital transformation and keep its leadership in the sports industry. Learn more at https://www.realmadridnext.com/en/next/home.

About Creww
Creww Inc. runs Japan’s largest open innovation platform. With a vision to “build an age of bravery,” Creww supports all startups, entrepreneurs, businesses and individuals that take on new challenges.
Since its founding in 2012, Creww has organized more than 500 open innovation programs between companies, local governments and startups, and has achieved approximately 1,500 collaborations, with over 8,500 startups registered on the platform. Creww aims to contribute to the startup ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, starting with promoting open innovation with Korea, Taiwan, and more.

Company Overview
Company: Creww Inc.
Established: 2012/8/13
Address: 5F, JMF Bldg. Shibuya 03, 2-11-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Representative: Sorato Ijichi, CEO
URL: https://creww.in/global/en