LG Electronics advances its commitment to start operating in a socially impactful and entrepreneurial community

Las vigasAnd January 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Next phase of pioneering incubation program announced on eve of CES^® The 2022 LG Electronics North America Innovation Center, LG NOVA, highlights proof-of-concept startup companies for innovative technologies and business ideas that will pave the way for a more environmentally friendly, accessible and connected future.

To start projects in regions Connected Health, Mobility Activation, Smart Lifestyle, Metaverse And Innovation for Impact, LG specializes more than 1 million dollars In seed funding for selected LG NOVA winning companies Initial challenge. The Proto Challenge was a preliminary competition as a prelude to the large-scale LG NOVA Global Challenge competition, Mission for the future. It is planned that companies that receive funding in this round in the future Mission for the future Launching the Challenge Program in January with additional selected companies from the completed application process October 27, 2021.

At CES® 2022, LG highlighted key achievements from a number of noteworthy startup projects:

XRHealth, a company in Related health , in collaboration with LG NOVA to pilot virtual reality treatment rooms that provide highly innovative telehealth services and help enhance the overall quality of telehealth in supportive retirement and continuing care communities in United State. XRHealth integrates immersive VR/AR technology, licensed physicians, and advanced data analytics on a single platform, providing a comprehensive solution for curative care and enabling patients to receive treatment from the comfort of their own home.

Working with LG NOVA to integrate into the growing LG Connected Home ecosystem, Sparkcharge It is developing a consumer IoT device for the home that will allow users to monitor and manage charging on their electric vehicles and deliver the range with the push of a button or a simple voice command when they need it. SparkCharge aims to remove the friction and implicit limitations of electric vehicle adoption by creating an affordable and convenient way for all-electric vehicle owners to charge their electric vehicles. By integrating LG ThinQ™ into the proposed project, users will experience the ease with which they can operate their electric vehicles, at home or on the go.

Mayamd It launches a pilot program for its digital health assistant AI using LG smart TVs to make it easier to engage people in active conversations about their health on devices in their homes. With a focus on heart health care and cardiology as a starting point, MayaMD and LG NOVA will use this pilot model to measure the effectiveness of their patient information service directly from their televisions. The goal of the project is to better understand how to increase health care engagement in the home and create services that make it more seamless and convenient for people to access health care information to help them live healthier lives.

Create a product training app with LG NOVA is iQ3ConnectThe first step to creating new enterprise applications and services in Metaverse. With the goal of driving real-world business transformation, iQ3Connect technology is the digital fabric that enables organizations to create, deliver, and consume complex enterprise applications in the Metaverse. Enabling companies to harness the power of the Metaverse for training products and other applications will reduce operational costs, improve trainee retention, and help achieve sustainability goals.

I3M Partnership with LG NOVA to develop and publish a one-of-a-kind hyper-realistic virtual travel and tourism experience. The experiential experience will provide new and engaging immersive experiences of entertainment, inspiration, information and shopping before, during and after your flight. I3M offers businesses and brands rapid AI-powered creation, integrated virtual and real commerce, intuitive self-management and content control for a Metaverse that is private, interoperable, secure, and open to everyone.

No more passwords, no more keys – every key It is the world’s first universal smart key that unlocks your phone, laptop, tablet and all your website accounts when you’re near. With a plan in place to expand to door locks, cars and other access-controlled devices, Everykey will work with LG NOVA to adapt Everykey technology for use with the LG ThinQ platform, allowing devices to interact with users’ presence and the ability to unlock different capabilities based on proximity.

DravesAnd The global provider of electric vehicle charging and energy management software platform is partnering with LG NOVA to pilot the integration of electric vehicle charging stations with smart battery storage in commercial and industrial smart buildings. In line with LG NOVA’s focus on revitalizing mobility, the joint venture will demonstrate how intelligent energy management can be used to power electric vehicles while improving a building’s energy efficiency as well as balancing loads and reducing costs. The goal is to highlight the use of electric vehicle charging as a viable solution to a larger problem – creating a greener and more sustainable world.

With LG’s ThinQ Connected Home Ecosystem integration plan for smart devices and connected health, Chefling It will launch the latest smart kitchen solutions for planning, shopping and cooking to enable LG customers to enjoy a seamless smart home experience in every corner of their home.

A.kin AI Collaborates with LG NOVA to bring virtual assistant technology from A.kin Home to LG device products for the first phase of a supervised clinical trial taking place in Australia. A.kin AI will augment LG’s ThinQ smart home products to tailor them to high-needs homes that address neurodiversity issues and coordinate home care.

Mission for the future LG NOVA’s annual nine-month challenge program created to search for the best ideas, concepts and businesses around the world that will improve the quality of life in a smarter, healthier and more connected future.

determinant Mission for the future Companies will gain access to resources that will help grow the joint business, including core business infrastructure, networking with global technology leaders, mentorship and collaboration opportunities, as well as connections to LG’s network of corporate partners, venture capital, pilot programs and more. Influential organizations for further growth and development. They will work with the LG NOVA team on their business proposals and proof of concept within three to six months, leading to the selection process for the finalists this spring.

said Dr. Sokoo Ri, President of LG NOVA, Senior Vice President of Innovation for LG NOVA at LG Electronics. “As our LG NOVA program progresses, we are using the power of collaboration to drive innovation for society at large.”

Learn more about LG NOVA at www.lgnova.com.

About LG NOVA
LG NOVA, the North American innovation center for global innovation leader LG Electronics is a team focused on bringing innovation from abroad to LG. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, LG NOVA’s mission is to build, nurture, and grow innovations that impact the future. Learn more about LG NOVA at www.lgnova.com.

About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc. Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, is a North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, a $56 billion global technology and manufacturing innovator. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, solar solutions, and vehicle components. LG is a seven-time ENERGY star^® general partner. The company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its “Life’s Good” marketing theme includes how LG is dedicated to making people happy by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. www.LG.com.