Hitachi, Ltd. is a Japanese multinational engineering and electronics conglomerate company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the largest electronic companies in the world and employs approximately 323,000 people. Hitachi is the parent of the Hitachi Group and forms part of the DKB Group of companies. Hitachi is a diversified company and has 11 business segments: Information and Telecommunication Systems, Electrical Systems, Social and Industrial Systems, Automotive Systems, Electronic Component Devices, Construction, and Financial services.
The Tech Challenge is one of the longest-running youth engineering programs in the country. The Tech Challenge helps engage thousands of young people in hands-on projects that help them develop their 21st century skills.