Deep Tech Forum + Startup Showcase NYC 2025: Redefining Manufacturing for the Sustainable Economy―How Deep Tech Is Transforming Manufacturing from a Cost Center to a Strategic Growth Engine
New York, NY — June 16, 2025
Monozukuri Ventures and New York Robotics are proud to announce that the Deep Tech Forum + Startup Showcase NYC 2025 will be held on Tuesday, September 23 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard — New York City’s anchor for advanced manufacturing and innovation. More than 500 attendees from across the startup, corporate, investor, and public policy ecosystems are expected.
This year’s theme is: “From Cost Center to Strategic Growth: How Deep Tech Is Transforming Manufacturing for the Sustainable Economy.” This global event convenes startups, corporations, investors, and public-sector leaders to redefine manufacturing and logistics from a cost center into a strategic growth driver.
The event brings together 50–100 deep tech startups from North America, Japan, and Europe, alongside corporate innovation leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners, for a full day of mainstage sessions and startup exhibitions — all on a single floor at one of NYC’s most iconic industrial campuses. The co-located exhibition and conference foster real-world connections between technology, strategy, and collaboration.
The event will feature an invite-only investor demo day on Monday, September 22, where 10–15 selected startups from the Showcase will pitch to 80 curated investors and strategic partners.
Why Strategic Manufacturing Must Be Redefined — Now
The pressure on manufacturing systems is mounting. Today, the manufacturing industry faces three fundamental structural changes.
First, the tight supply and demand for electricity due to the expansion of generative AI and digital infrastructure. The explosive growth of generative AI and digital infrastructure is outpacing global power generation capacity. Tech giants are already responding — buying power plants, investing in nuclear fusion, and redesigning operations with energy efficiency in mind. This shift is a wake-up call for the industrial sector. Reducing total energy usage across the production and logistics value chain isn’t just about emissions — it’s about cost control, resilience, and competitiveness.
Second, the acceleration of DX (digital transformation), automation, and robotization driven by shifts in the labor force population.
Third, the restructuring of global supply chains due to rising geopolitical risks.
Amidst these profound external environmental changes, the redefinition of manufacturing and logistics – core corporate functions – is imperative. They must be seen not merely as “cost centers” but as central to business strategy and growth.
Deep Tech Forum will spotlight companies and technologies at the forefront of that transformation — where robotics, automation, and local production intersect with sustainable society and business growth.
Why Brooklyn Navy Yard?
A former naval shipyard transformed into a next-generation industrial innovation campus, Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY) is now home to over 500 companies operating at the intersection of urban manufacturing, robotics, and sustainability.
BNY houses organizations such as Newlab, a world-class innovation space where hardware startups prototype and scale technologies across advanced manufacturing, robotics, and infrastructure.
It is also the headquarters of Nanotronics, a next-generation semiconductor company building modular AI-powered “Cubefabs” for global chip production. Nanotronics began inside Newlab and graduated to its own 45,000 sq ft facility at BNY’s Building 20 — a powerful example of BNY’s founder-to-scaleup ecosystem in action .
With its built-in prototyping labs, anchor manufacturing tenants, university research ties, and public-private support, BNY offers an unmatched venue to explore what strategic, sustainable manufacturing looks like in practice.
Event Highlights
Deep Tech Forum Stage
Keynotes and panels exploring how deep tech is reshaping industrial strategy, energy use, automation, and sustainability — including applications in manufacturing, logistics, and life sciences.
Speakers include investors, founders, and corporate leaders at the forefront of systems transformation.
Startup Showcase
50–100 startups across advanced manufacturing, robotics, energy, infrastructure, and life sciences
Featuring companies from the New York metro area, the U.S. East Coast (including Boston and Pittsburgh), Europe and Japan
Many of the participating startups are nominated by regional innovation hubs, universities, and accelerator partners who also help shape the Investor Demo Day lineup
Private Investor Demo Day + Reception (Invite-Only)
Monday, September 22 | 5:00–7:30 PM | Manhattan
Hosted by Monozukuri Ventures
10–15 selected startups from the Showcase will pitch to a curated audience of 80+ investors and strategic partners
Startup Showcase Partners also help shape this curated selection and connect their communities to the investor network
Who Should Attend?
- Corporate innovation, sustainability, and supply chain leaders
- CVCs, VCs, and family offices focused on industrial innovation
- Government & economic development stakeholders
- Deep tech founders, researchers, and manufacturing technologists
Event Details
- Event Name: Deep Tech Forum + Startup Showcase NYC 2025
- Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
- Location: Brooklyn Navy Yard – Building 303, 9th Floor
- Hosts: Monozukuri Ventures & New York Robotics
- Support: US Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Office of the City of Yokohama
- Startup Showcase Partners: New York Robotics, Carnegie Mellon University (Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship), The Engine, CMU Tech & Entrepreneurship, Robotics Factory (Innovation Works)
Tickets & Pricing
Super Early bird pricing is available through July 13, followed by the Early bird pricing by September 1.
- Student Pass (Startup Showcase Only)
- $14.95
- Must register under an email address from an educational or academic domain (e.g., .edu)
- Subject to approval
- General Pass (Conference + Startup Showcase)
- $49.95
- Super Early Bird: $14.95 (until July 13)
- Early Bird: $24.95 (until September 1)
- Startup Pass (includes table in Startup Showcase)
- $499.95
- Super Early Bird: $199.95 (until July 13)
- Early Bird: $349.95 (until September 1)
- Includes:
- 3 complimentary General Passes
- A booth (table) in the Startup Showcase
- Eligibility to apply for the Private Investor Demo Day on September 22
- Investor Pass (includes access to Demo Day)
- $499.95
- Super Early Bird: $299.95 (until July 13)
- Early Bird: $399.95 (until September 1)
- Includes:
- 3 complimentary General Passes
- Access to the Private Investor Demo Day
- Early access to participating startups
Sponsorship Opportunities
Organizations looking to deepen engagement and visibility across the event — including the conference, Startup Showcase, and Investor Demo Day — are invited to explore sponsorship options.
Opportunities include:
- Pavilion space (a dedicated area with multiple startup booths)
- Co-hosting thematic sessions or roundtables
- Food and beverage sponsorship for receptions or lounges
- Custom packages for brand exposure and community engagement
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.
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.
Press Inquiries / Sponsor Opportunities / Speaking Requests
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Event Website: https://deeptechforum.us/
