NEW YORK, NY — The Deep Tech Forum is thrilled to announce the final cohort of startups selected to pitch at our exclusive Investor Demo Day on September 22. This last group of pioneers completes our roster of top-tier deep tech startups, each chosen for their innovative technology and market potential.
Here is our final selection:
- 4Motion Robotics (Boston, MA) — Robotics, BioTech / MedTech: A company that provides home-based robotic neuro-rehabilitation and digital wellness solutions. The founders have a history of successfully exiting a pioneer in rehabilitation robotics, adding significant credibility to their work.
- Aquatonomy (Pittsburgh, PA) — Robotics, Ocean Tech: A startup that redefines underwater inspection and critical asset operations through AI-powered autonomy and intelligence. Built on research sponsored by ONR, DARPA and NSF, their technology has secured backing from government organizations including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Arieca (Pittsburgh, PA) — Advanced Materials, Semiconductors: A leader in advanced materials with patented Liquid Metal Embedded Elastomer (LMEE) technology. The company has established major partnerships with Nissan Chemical and ROHM Semiconductor and its products are used in semiconductors for EVs and AI.
Access to the Investor Demo Day is exclusively granted through the purchase of a limited-capacity Investor Pass. For event details and to secure your pass, please visit the official event page: https://deeptechforum.us/2025/04/17/new-york-ny-united-states-2/
About the Deep Tech Forum
Deep Tech Forum is a global platform dedicated to strengthening deep tech startup ecosystems by connecting innovators, investors, and corporate leaders to foster meaningful, long-term collaboration. Founded by Monozukuri Ventures, the forum addresses the persistent gap between investors and corporates in supporting deep tech startups by facilitating cross-sector engagement and ecosystem integration.
Each Deep Tech Forum event is hosted in a strategically selected metropolitan area — including New York City, Boston, Silicon Valley, Pittsburgh, and Toronto — and is designed to showcase the region’s unique industrial strengths and innovation hubs. International editions have also been held in Kyoto and Yokohama, reflecting the forum’s global vision and commitment to bridging ecosystems across borders.
In each city, Monozukuri Ventures works closely with local accelerators, universities, and innovation partners to ensure the forum reflects the voice and needs of the host community. Whether through thought leadership sessions, startup showcases, or private investor roundtables, Deep Tech Forum continues to accelerate the growth of mission-driven deep tech ventures around the world.
About the Hosts
Monozukuri Ventures is a Japan–U.S. cross-border venture capital firm focused on deep tech, robotics, and manufacturing innovation. In addition to its investment activities, Monozukuri Ventures founded and organizes the Deep Tech Forum, a global platform designed to strengthen innovation ecosystems through curated engagement among startups, corporates, and investors.New York Robotics is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building and strengthening the New York Tri-state regions robotics and embodied AI ecosystem. Through founder support, events, and international partnerships, it serves as the connector for robotics innovation across the East Coast and a nexus to propel the national robotics industry.