AVITA Receives the “International Innovator Award” at NextRise 2026, One of Asia’s Largest Startup Conferences

Recognized for its proven track record in the social implementation of avatar and AI technologies; the only Japanese company to receive an award at NextRise 2026

AVITA Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; Hiroshi Ishiguro, President & CEO; hereinafter “AVITA”) is pleased to announce that it has received the International Innovator Award at NextRise 2026, one of Asia’s largest startup conferences, held in Seoul, South Korea. AVITA was also the only Japanese company to receive an award at NextRise 2026.

The International Innovator Award is presented to companies creating new value through innovative technologies and business models. This year, the award attracted an exceptionally competitive field, with an acceptance rate of approximately 1 in 44. AVITA was recognized for its proven track record in the social implementation of avatar and AI technologies, as well as its active business expansion in the Korean market.

Background of the Award

Under its vision of “Evolving Humanity Through Avatars,” AVITA has been addressing labor shortages and creating new ways of working through its avatar-powered customer service platform, AVACOM, and AI role-playing and interview platform, AvaTraining.

By combining avatar and AI technologies, AVITA has been promoting new customer experiences and business models where people and technology coexist across a wide range of fields, including customer service, information guidance, education, and training.

As part of its global expansion strategy, AVITA established its Korean subsidiary in Seoul in February 2026. Since then, the company has actively built its presence in the Korean market through participation in government-led collaboration programs, strategic partnerships with one of Asia’s largest cloud managed service providers, and joint proof-of-concept projects with local companies.

In addition, AVITA has been advancing initiatives in the Physical AI field by leveraging its expertise in avatar-based communication and AI technologies.

The company’s achievements in the practical deployment of avatar and AI technologies, its forward-looking initiatives in Physical AI, and its continued business development in Korea were highly evaluated, leading to the receipt of the International Innovator Award.

About NextRise 2026 and the Award Ceremony

NextRise is Korea’s largest startup and business conference, jointly organized by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) and the Korea Development Bank (KDB). Under the theme “Shaping the Future,” the event brought together startups, major corporations, investors, and government organizations from around the world.

Award Ceremony Information

• Date & Time: June 19, 2026, 16:30–17:30 (KST)

• Venue: Rise Stage, Hall A, COEX, Seoul, South Korea

• Speaker: Shogo Nishiguchi, COO/CFO, AVITA Inc.

Looking Ahead

Receiving the International Innovator Award marks another milestone in AVITA’s global growth journey. The company will continue accelerating its business expansion across Korea and other Asian markets while strengthening partnerships with local organizations.

AVITA will further advance the social implementation of avatar and AI technologies while pursuing research and commercialization efforts in the Physical AI field. Through these initiatives, the company aims to address societal challenges such as labor shortages, create new customer experiences and work styles, and contribute to digital transformation on a global scale.

About AVITA Inc.

AVITA is a technology company dedicated to realizing a society where people and AI coexist through avatars, AI, and robotics technologies.

Corporate Information

• Company Name: AVITA Inc.

• CEO: Hiroshi Ishiguro

• Executives: Shogo Nishiguchi (COO/CFO), Shuji Hamaguchi (Outside Director)

• Head Office: 1-8-1 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan

• Established: June 2021

• Business Activities:

  　・Development of avatar- and AI-powered services (AVACOM avatar customer service platform, AvaTraining AI role-play and AI interview platform)

  　・Marketing support utilizing avatars and AI

  　・Development of humanoids and Physical AI technologies

• Website: https://avita.co.jp/en