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SECOM Acceleration Program 2026: Fostering Security Innovation

On December 17, 2025, SECOM Inc. will launch the SECOM Acceleration Program 2026, inviting partners to participate in a collaborative effort aimed at redefining security services. This initiative reflects SECOM's long-standing commitment to enhancing safety and security, a vision upheld since its founding in 1962 in Shibuya, Tokyo. The program encourages creative ideas that leverage SECOM’s assets, ultimately leading to the emergence of new value.

About the Program

The SECOM Acceleration Program 2026 seeks to blend internal and external resources around the theme of “updating security services.” This year, SECOM plans to work closely with selected projects, offering a total financial support of 3 million yen to promising candidates. The objective is clear: to redefine the role of security, transforming it from mere protection to a more proactive, integrated service that connects safety with everyday life.

Eligibility and Application Process

Interested parties can find detailed information and apply through the designated entry site, which will open on December 17, 2025. The application period runs until February 27, 2026, with an early submission deadline on January 19, 2026, allowing participants to receive feedback to refine their proposals before the final deadline.

Key Themes for Collaboration

This program features four main themes for participants to explore:

1. Proactive Security Solutions: Innovations that predict and prevent incidents before they occur, addressing the increasing risks posed by environmental changes and natural disasters.

2. Integration of Home Security and Well-being: Leveraging SECOM’s technologies to enhance family life, merging security with comfort and health in a seamless way.

3. Sustainable Security in Rural Areas: Development of unique models that ensure security services are accessible in areas lacking conventional infrastructure, aiming to eliminate security blind spots.

4. Next-Generation Drone Technologies: Improving core technologies for autonomous drones to extend their functionality in security, including longer flight times and versatile operational capabilities.

Review and Selection Process

Selected companies will collaborate with SECOM’s R&D and Innovation departments to bring their projects to fruition. Five outstanding projects will be awarded co-creation support funds, reinforcing SECOM’s commitment to fostering innovation through open collaboration.

Timeline of Events

• - December 17, 2025: Application opens
• - January 19, 2026: Early submission deadline
• - February 27, 2026: Final application deadline
• - March 2026: Evaluation phases, including document reviews and interviews
• - March 2026: Final selection of participants
• - April 15, 2026: Final pitches at SECOM headquarters

SECOM's Commitment to Open Innovation

Through initiatives like the SECOM Open Lab, the company continuously seeks to tackle societal challenges while fostering partnerships. This commitment is honored by multiple awards, including the Japan Open Innovation Award on two occasions.

For more information about SECOM’s open innovation initiatives, visit SECOM Innovation.

Partnering with eiicon

SECOM collaborates with eiicon, a leading open innovation platform in Japan, to maximize the program's outreach and effectiveness, ensuring that innovative solutions are developed in tandem with industry partners. More about eiicon can be found at eiicon.

By embracing collaborative innovation, SECOM aims to secure a future where safety and technology are effortlessly entwined, paving the way for a brighter, safer society.