Next20 Startup Program
The Next20 is TM Forum's startup program connecting startups with CSPs and technology suppliers to strengthen the ecosystem and inspire the next wave of innovation and growth. This program ignites conversations and builds partnerships that enable the startups to scale and the corporations to empower their innovation cycles.
Participating startups gain the opportunity to immerse themselves in and shape the telecommunications industry through a dedicated program. They receive valuable mentoring, exhibit their innovations, and compete in an exclusive pitching competition at TM Forum’s DTW - Ignite event series.
Questions? Reach out to Hugues Bardin at hbardin@tmforum.org.
2024 Challenges:
AI Revolution Challenge
How can startups lead the AI revolution in the telecommunications sector with innovative AI-based tech solutions? We seek pioneering startups developing cutting-edge AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, or computer vision, poised to transform the industry.
Efficiency Challenge
How can your solutions enhance efficiency within the telecommunications sector? We seek startups dedicated to driving operational excellence and fostering advancements that make the telecommunications industry more streamlined, effective, and resource-efficient.
Growth Challenge
How can innovation ignite solutions to shape the telecommunications sector of the future and propel every TelCo into a true TechCo? We are on the lookout for startups unlocking new growth opportunities for the industry and pushing the boundaries of telco companies to impact enterprises, governments, and society.
Want To Learn More?
Visit all of the Next20 startups in the Quad and make sure to attend their pitch sessions in the Park. View the agenda.
Meet the Next20:
atkrypto.io
atkrypto is an Enterprise Private Blockchain Platform taking blockchain to the data, rather than data to the Blockchain.
Barbarik.ai
Boost your finance department’s decision-making and eliminate manual tasks with pre-trained GenAI copilots.
iQrypto
iQrypto is a Belgian, deep-tech start-up, specialized at the intersection of quantum tech, semiconductor, and post-quantum cryptography. iQrypto develops a Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) chip product based on proprietary IP.
Jusi
Poor communication in custom web and app development causes extended performer selection times, 60% project deadline breaches, and 46% expense hikes, all of which are mitigated by using Jusi - that coordinated AI agents.
MLNETWORKS
MLnetworks is revolutionizing telecom network management with its advanced AI-driven platform. By integrating seamlessly with existing systems, MLnetworks enables telcos to intelligently design, operate, and optimize their networks.
OPT/NET BV
OPT/NET is a Dutch company that builds AI products for monitoring and managing the increasing data volumes and complexity of telecom networks. Our flagship product “OptOSS AI” leverages AI to detect anomalous activity in your streaming telemetry data (e.g. Syslog, SNMP, etc) in real-time.
Sparklehaze
SparkleHaze is the winner of the United Nations ( UNWTO) most innovative product in Hospitality and tourism. The WooHoo® Voice AI Assistant speakers (powered by Sound by JBL) combine traditional in-room devices like Desk Phone, alarm clock, speakers, tablets into an all-in-one device and brings the convenience of contactless in-room ordering and automation using just voice or Touch commands.
syntheticAIdata
We help businesses overcome the challenge of acquiring high-quality data for training their vision AI models. Our solution generates synthetic data that empowers clients to easily create diverse datasets at scale.
XL8
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2019 by former executives of Google and Apple, XL8 specializes in AI-driven machine translation tailored for media content. Our technology optimizes workflows with features such as hyper accurate AI transcript and translation, seamless subtitling automation, and synthetic voice dubbing.
