Recognized for contributions to the industry through wireless mesh technology, an outstanding global milestone for a Japanese company
PicoCELA Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hiroshi Furukawa) is proud to announce its selection as a finalist for the "Best Wi-Fi Startup Award" at the WiFi NOW Awards 2025, widely regarded as one of the most authoritative and influential awards in the global Wi-Fi industry.
About the WiFi NOW Awards 2025 The "WiFi NOW Awards" are organized by WiFi NOW, an organization dedicated to promoting development and innovation within the global Wi-Fi industry. As one of the industry's largest award programs,it recognizes exceptional technologies, services, and companies worldwide each year.
The"Best Wi-Fi Startup Award" honors startup companies that introduce meaningful technological innovation to the Wi-Fi industry and demonstrate strong potential for future growth. In December 2025, PicoCELA was officially confirmed as a finalist, in recognition of its achievements and impact in the industry.
Background and Evaluation PicoCELA provides "Wireless Mesh Technology" (PicoCELA Backhaul Engine) that enables stable, wide-area Wi-Fi deployment while minimizing the need for LAN cabling.
The company's technology was highly praised by global experts for its uniqueness, installation simplicity, and operational stability, particularly through its Edge Computing Access Points such as the PCWL-0500 series. These devices are designed to resolve critical communication challenges in demanding environments, including large-scale factories, construction sites, and outdoor venues.
This recognition follows PicoCELA's successful listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market in January 2025, highlighting the company's global growth potential and credibility alongside its technical strength.
Comments from Hiroshi Furukawa, President & CEO
"We are truly honored to be selected as a finalist in the Startup category at the WiFi NOW Awards 2025, where the world's most innovative companies gather. This selection demonstrates that our technology occupies a significant position in the global Wi-Fi industry. We remain committed to continuing our technical innovation to deploy simpler, high-performance network infrastructure worldwide."
About PicoCELA Inc.
Established in 2008, PicoCELA is a Tokyo-based provider of enterprise wireless mesh solutions, specializing in the manufacturing, installation, and services of mesh Wi-Fi access point devices. PicoCELA Backhaul Engine, the Company's proprietary patented wireless mesh communication technology software, eliminates the need for extensive LAN cabling and enables flexible and easy installation of Wi-Fi network devices. PicoCELA also offers a cloud portal service, PicoManager, which allows users to monitor connectivity and communication traffic, as well as install edge-computing software on the Company's PCWL mesh Wi-Fi access points.
- Company Name: PicoCELA Inc.
- Head Office: 4F SANOS Nihonbashi, 2-34-5 Ningyo-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- President & CEO: Hiroshi Furukawa
- Stock Market: NASDAQ Capital Market (U.S.) - Listed January 15, 2025
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- Website:e: https://picocela.com/
Awards & Recognitions
- 2025: Selected as a finalist for the"Best Wi-Fi Startup Award"at WiFi NOW Awards 2025(First Japanese company)
- 2022: Awarded the Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office Award for Excellence in Intellectual Property Utilization
- 2021: Ranked No. 433 in High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021 (Financial Times)
- 2020: Winner of JEITA Venture Award and 1st Place - Orange Fab Asia 5G Challenge
- 2019: Selected exhibitor at the Super City Forum 2019 hosted by Japan's Cabinet Office
- 2018: JR East Startup Award Winner; selected for Google Launchpad Accelerator Tokyo Cohort 1