Deep Tech Forum NYC
Unlocking Japan’s Potential for Global Growth

Join us at the Deep Tech Forum 2025, an exclusive two-day event bringing together investors, accelerators, and deep tech industry leaders to explore Japan’s role as a gateway for global growth. This forum is tailored for startups at early to mid-stages considering expanding into Japan, as well as investors and business leaders who are looking to tap into Japan’s unique ecosystem.

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Highlights include:

• CVC Pitch Sessions: Japanese CVCs, sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan, will pitch innovative opportunities, focusing on robotics, AI, climate tech, and more.

• Keynote Panels: Industry leaders will discuss the future of deep tech innovation, particularly in the Japanese market.

• Networking: Connect with peers and gain insights from global experts who are leading the deep tech revolution.

Day 2 includes site visits to top innovation hubs like Newlab and HAX, where you will meet cutting-edge startups driving change in urban tech, mobility, and more.

Agenda for 1/22/2025 (Detailed Timetable to Follow; Subject to Change; Speakers TBA)

​• Keynote Address: Why Deep Tech Startups Should Establish Offices in Japan
• Panel Discussion: Opening an Office in Japan: Lessons Learned and Best Practices
• Japanese CVC Pitches #1: Spotlight on Robotics Startups
• Mini Networking Break
• Session: Entering the Japanese Market: Insights from JETRO and Local Governments
• Japanese CVC Pitches #2: Spotlight on Climate Startups
• Mini Networking Break
• Closing Keynote & Reception Opening Remarks
• Networking Reception: Engage with Peers and Industry Leaders

​Agenda for 1/23/2025 (Detailed Timetable to Follow)
• Visit and Learn: Deep Tech Startups in NYC
• Morning Session: Explore Innovation at Newlab
• Afternoon Session: Discover Emerging Technologies at HAX

Whether you’re a startup seeking international growth or an investor eyeing Japan’s untapped potential, this event is a must-attend!