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First episode of Meet the People of Elephantech video series is out!

Discover firsthand insights from ELT's R&D engineers in this series, beginning with CEO Shinya Shimizu explaining our founding story, culture, and unique startup spirit.

【Video】Elephantech’s latest CEO message video is out!

Our new company introduction video is freshly out! Shinya Shimizu, CEO and founder of Elephantech, talks about our latest business adventure. Make sure you watch it!

Elephantech Selected as Inaugural Member of the Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator 2025

Elephantech is honored to announce its selection as an inaugural member of the Amazon Devices Climate Tech Accelerator 2025.

[Video Release Announcement] Elephantech Flexible PCBs: AI-controlled copper inkjet printing for sustainable electronics future

An interview with Elephantech, recorded at Display Week 2025, is now available on YouTube.

[Media Coverage] Disrupting Japan：How to sell innovation in cut-throat, low-margin industries

Our CEO, Mr. Shinya Shimizu, was interviewed by Tim Romero of Disrupting Japan, and an article titled “How to sell innovation in cut-throat, low-margin industries” was published!

At the Start Up Energy Transition 2024, we were chosen as one of the top 100 companies for the SET Award.

Elephantech has been chosen for the SET100 List 2024 at the SET Awards, hosted by Start Up Energy Transitions, a global platform supporting innovation in the energy transition.

Elephantech Receives Expand into Germany Award at the Japan-Europe Tech Startup Event ‘TechBIZKON VII: Digitalizing the World – Microelectronics for DX’

At the Japan-Europe technology startup event ‘TechBIZKON VII Digitalizing the World – Microelectronics for DX,’ Elephantech was honored with the Expand into Germany Award.

Our CEO, Shinya Shimizu named as one of the 2023 Meaningful Business 100

CEO Shimizu has been named as one of this year’s MB100, among a global group of leaders combining profit and purpose to tackle the world’s most pressing issues.

At the DX Acceleration Summit M360 APAC 2023, Korea, our CEO, Mr. Shimizu, was honored with the ESG/Sustainability Award.

At the DX Acceleration Summit M360 APAC 2023 in Seoul, Korea, our CEO, Mr. Shimizu, delivered a presentation and was honored with the ESG/Sustainability at the Innovative Tech Showcase Award. ▶ Previous Awards News Articles

Elephantech Inc. was selected as one of the winners of Logitech’s Future Positive Challenge

Elephantech Inc. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO & CTO: Shinya Shimizu, hereinafter “Elephantech”) was selected as one of the winners of Logitech’s Future Positive Challenge, a technology challenge for sustainability-led disruptors poised to make a meaningful contribution to a positive future.

[Media Coverage] 5thelement: Shinya’s story from childhood interest in science, to now reducing water, resources, & energy consumption of printed circuitboards

We are excited to inform you that an interview featuring Shinya Shimizu, the co-founder, CEO of Elephantech, is now accessible on YouTube.

Elephantech Chosen as “Innovation Showcase” at the “2023 Japan – U.S. Innovation Awards”

Elephantech has been chosen as one of the 5 Japanese startup companies to participate in the prestigious “Innovation Showcase” at the “2023 Japan-U.S. Innovation Awards”.

Elephantech’s co-founder, CEO, and CTO, Shinya Shimizu, will speak at the Innovation Showcase session at the 2023 Cleantech Forum Asia held in Singapore!

Elephantech’s CEO, Shinya Shimizu, will speak at the Innovation Showcase session at the 2023 Cleantech Forum Asia held in Singapore on June 6 and 7, 2023.

Mr. Suzuki presented at the INDUSTRIE 4.0 conference.

On May 23rd, Mr. Suzuki from Elephantech presented on the "Sustainable Printed Circuit Board by Inkjet Printing" at INDUSTRIE 4.0 in Austria!

Elephantech Second Prize at XTC JAPAN 2023!

Elephantech Second Prize at XTC JAPAN 2023, the Japanese competition of the Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), the world’s largest SDGs x Deep Tech startup competition! Images courtesy of XTC JAPAN

Selected for the "Global Sustainability Accelerator powered by Creww | Google for Startups."

Elephantech announces that it has been selected for the “Global Sustainability Accelerator powered by Creww | Google for Startups”, a program that aims to help sustainability-driven Japanese startups solve social issues around the world.

Elephantech Receives Mizuho Award at Forbes JAPAN’s Special Gala Dinner

Elephantech was selected by Mizuho Bank as the recipient of the special “Mizuho Award” at the Forbes JAPAN Special Gala Dinner held at Palace Hotel Tokyo on December 13, 2022.

Selected for "Google for Startups International Sales Academy”

Discover how Elephantech Inc, creators of eco-friendly P-Flex® circuit boards, was chosen for Google's prestigious startup program, boosting global growth.