BabyTech® Award Japan Frequently asked questions and answers (FAQ)

Here is a summary of the most frequently asked questions

It is difficult to write on the application form all at once!

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
We would be grateful if you could fill in this form and send it to us by email, or use it as a draft for inclusion in your application. Please fill in this form and email it to us. The email address to which you should send your application is given in the format.

Click here to download the application format in Excel format (zip 45KB)

I've just released my app and don't have much experience, will this affect the review process?

No, we do not.
We do not have a set criteria for the awards, although we will use this as a reference to see how big the market is currently. The judges will use their own judgement, but we believe that any product or app that is just starting out will get a good score. We have also seen significant growth in adoption and users as a result of the awards.

I don't want my achievements and other numerical information on the application form to be available to the public?

The information in the results section is confidential to the Secretariat and the Jury, although we may use the numbers of downloads and sales for the purpose of describing the product to the general public, but only if you include results information in the Appeal to Users section.

We are in a prototype state between application and judging, but can we apply if we plan to launch or release our product before the end of the year?

Yes, you can apply.
We would be more than happy to borrow sample products or test accounts to help us judge your application correctly. We would appreciate your cooperation.

Can I apply for the same product every year?

Yes, you can apply.
Please also include in your product description any features that have been updated or added between the previous year and this year, and any changes since you submitted your previous application.

There was a change in the product specification during the review process. What should I do?

In this case, please contact us at the e-mail address of the Secretariat where your application was received.

I AM A COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PR OF BABYTECH PRODUCTS. CAN I APPLY ON BEHALF OF THE MANUFACTURER?

Yes, you can apply.
Please enter the name of the company in the "Company name" field and the name and contact details of the person in charge of PR in the "Contact person, e-mail address and telephone number" field. Please enter the name of the company in the "Name of the company/organisation to be exhibited jointly" field.

We support the aims of the BabyTech® Award Japan and would like to support and co-creation initiatives as a company supporting the childcare business.

Thank you for supporting the aims of this award. If you are interested in sponsoring or co-creating an initiative, please contact us using the form below.

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