Elcyo’s Autofocal Glasses Win the Future Potential Award at the 6th CHIZAI BANZUKE AWARD
At the award ceremony of the 6th CHIZAI BANZUKE AWARD, held at Miraikan (The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Elcyo’s Autofocal Glasses—glasses that automatically adjust focus for both near and far vision—received the Future Potential Award.
We view this award as recognition of the future potential of the Autofocal Glasses we are developing at Elcyo. As we work toward a commercial launch in 2027, we will continue advancing both technology development and commercialization.
Related Links
- Press release: Grand Prix winners and special honorees announced for the 6th CHIZAI BANZUKE AWARD (in Japanese)
- Elcyo page on Chizaizukan (in Japanese)
What is the CHIZAI BANZUKE AWARD?
Chizaizukan, a creative media platform dedicated to highlighting “intellectual property that can help move the world forward,” has organized the CHIZAI BANZUKE AWARD annually since 2020 to recognize outstanding technologies, services, and ideas. The award selects and honors innovations featured on Chizaizukan that are considered to have especially strong potential to drive future progress.