MWC Open Innovation Challenge 2026

2–5 Mar 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

ChallengeUpdated on 6 February 2026

Seeking Innovative Application Ideas for ZINNSIA—Japan Display Inc.’s advanced capacitive‑sensing technology

Seniro manager of Sensor Department Product Planning Section at Japan Display Inc.

Tokyo, Japan

About

We are seeking innovative application ideas in the fields of connectivity, IoT, and smart‑home experiences using ZINNSIA, Japan Display Inc.’s advanced capacitive‑sensing technology that enables intuitive interaction through materials such as wood, fabric, stone, leather, and more.

ZINNSIA | Products & Technologies | Japan Display Inc.

As connected living spaces continue to expand—from device‑to‑device interoperability to multi‑hub ecosystems—there is a growing need for interfaces that blend naturally into the environment.
ZINNSIA supports this by enabling connectivity‑driven interactions such as seamless device control, ambient triggers, and material‑embedded interfaces that eliminate the need for visible switches.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome ideas, concepts, or early-stage prototypes in areas such as:

  • Product design & industrial applications

  • Interior, architecture, and building systems

  • Furniture, equipment, or fixtures

  • EdTech, toys, entertainment, and amusement

  • Retail, signage, exhibitions, and experiential design

  • Automotive, mobility, and transportation

  • Wellness, accessibility, and human‑friendly interfaces

  • Any other field where material‑based interaction can create new value

Whether you are an individual creator, a small team, a large company, a university lab, or a community group—everyone is invited.

Organisation

Japan Display Inc.

Corporation

Tokyo, Japan

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