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.
• 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!
Deep Tech Forum Silicon Valley CVC & VC Collaboration for Innovation
Welcome to the Deep Tech Forum in the heart of Silicon Valley, where we bring together the most influential minds in venture capital and corporate venture capital (CVC) to discuss and explore collaborative strategies that drive innovation in deep tech.
This event is designed exclusively for investors, corporates investing in startups, accelerators, incubators, and industry leaders who are deeply committed to advancing deep tech innovation through strategic partnerships and collaborative ventures. If you are looking to gain actionable insights into cross-cultural investment strategies, network with top-tier professionals, and explore new opportunities for collaboration in deep tech sectors like robotics, AI, manufacturing automation and climate tech, this forum is for you!
What to Expect:
Join us for an exclusive afternoon that dives deep into the world of collaborative investments between CVCs and VCs. Learn how these partnerships are shaping the future of deep tech, including sectors like robotics, AI, autonomous mobility, and manufacturing automation.
• Keynote Address: Hear from leading voices in the industry about the power of collaboration between CVCs and VCs in driving innovation and scaling deep tech startups.
• Cross-Cultural CVC Panel: Gain valuable insights from a panel of experts as they unpack the differences and synergies among American, European and Japanese approaches to startup investment.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with a curated audience of investors, corporates, accelerators, and university leaders over finger foods, fostering meaningful relationships and potential collaborations.
Event Highlight:
• 1:00 PM – Venue Opens: Check in, get settled, and start connecting.
• 1:30 PM – Keynote Address: Collaborative Ventures – How CVCs and VCs Drive Deep Tech Innovation Together (TBC) Learn about the collaborative strategies that are redefining the deep tech landscape and how joint efforts between VCs and CVCs are catalyzing innovation. ― Anand Kamannavar, Global Head, Applied Ventures
• 2:00 PM – Cross-Cultural CVC Panel: Unpacking American, German and Japanese Approaches to Startup Investment (TBC) An engaging discussion featuring CVC leaders from the U.S., Germany and Japan, exploring diverse investment philosophies, strategies, and opportunities for cross-border collaboration. ― Betty Briant, Principal, Woven Capital ― Sabeeha Islam, Vice President, Munich Re Ventures ― Thomas Kluz, Managing Partner, Niterra Ventures ― Yvonne Lutsch, Investment Principal, Bosch Ventures ― Xiaoming Yin, Senior Investment Manager, Lockheed Martin Ventures (Moderator)
• 3:00 PM – Networking Break with Finger Foods: Take this opportunity to network with industry leaders, peers, and potential partners while enjoying refreshments. Discuss emerging trends, share ideas, and explore collaborations in a relaxed setting.
• 4:00 PM – Venue Closes: Wrap up the day with new insights, connections, and potential opportunities.
Who Should Attend?
This forum is tailored for CVCs, VCs, accelerators, incubators, corporate innovation leaders, and academic institutions focused on fostering deep tech innovation. It is an ideal opportunity to engage with cross-border investment strategies, explore collaborative ventures, and gain a competitive edge in the evolving landscape of deep tech.
Organizer:Monozukuri Ventures, a deep tech seed investor in North America and Japan, dedicated to supporting and scaling deep tech startups globally.
Co-host: Japan Society of Northern California, fostering U.S.-Japan collaboration and innovation through events, education, and networking opportunities.
Venue Sponsor: Niterra, a leading manufacturer of ignition parts (NGK) and vehicle electronics (NTK).
Sponsor: ENOTECH Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm providing business development support to clients doing business in Silicon Valley and Japan.
Support: Grit Ventures, a community of technologists and builders with a vision for a better future.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with key players in the deep tech ecosystem and be part of the conversation that is shaping the future of innovation!
Join us for a dynamic in-person gathering where we explore the intersection of hardtech and climate solutions. This forum brings together industry experts, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are leading the charge in creating sustainable technologies for industrial applications. If you’re passionate about climate tech, deep tech innovation, and building a more sustainable future, this event is for you!
What to Expect:
• Keynote Speech by Industry Leader: Hear from Susan Schofer, Chief Science Officer of HAX, as she shares insights on global innovation in climate tech. With a wealth of experience in advancing climate technologies, Susan will provide a deep dive into the cutting-edge trends and strategies shaping the future of sustainable innovation.
• Engaging Panel Discussion: Join our panel featuring leaders from NYC’s thriving deep tech ecosystem. Jacob Hennessey-Rubin, Executive Director of the New York Robotics Network (NYRN), and Tristan Bel, Platform Director at URBAN-X, will discuss why NYC is becoming the new epicenter of deep tech innovation. They will explore the unique advantages and opportunities that New York City offers to startups, investors, and corporates working on climate solutions.
• Meet & Mingle with Startups: Dive into our interactive “Meet & Mingle” session, where you can explore demo booths set up by innovative startups in the climate tech space. This is your chance to engage directly with the founders and teams behind groundbreaking technologies, learn about their solutions, and discuss potential collaborations.
• Networking Opportunities: Throughout the day, you’ll have the chance to network with top-tier professionals, including investors, corporates, accelerators, and climate tech innovators, all focused on driving sustainability through deep tech.
Event Agenda:
• 10:00 – 10:30 AM: Venue Opens / Registration Arrive early, check in, and start networking with your peers.
• 10:30 – 11:15 AM:Keynote Address: Can Hard Tech Drive Net-Zero? Innovating for Globally Secure Supply Chains ― Susan Schofer, Chief Science Officer of HAX, SOSV
• 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM:Panel Discussion: NYC: The New Epicenter of Deep Tech Innovation. What’s new in the Robotics, Mobility and Urban Tech space? ― Jacob Hennessey-Rubin, Executive Director, New York Robotics Network (NYRN) ― Ji Ke, Chief Technology Officer of HAX, SOSV ― Stacey Weismiller, Initiatives and Community Lead, Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains, World Economic Forum ― Tristan Bel, Platform Director, URBAN-X by MINI – BMW Group ― Moderator: Naomi Stevens, Program Manager of HAX, SOSV
• 12:00 – 1:00 PM:Lunch Break sponsored by Torys LLP, Our Networking Sponsor Take a relaxed break with light snacks and continue your conversations with fellow attendees.
• 1:00 – 3:00 PM:Meet & Mingle: Startup Demos and Networking Visit demo booths, meet innovative climate tech startups, and engage in one-on-one conversations to explore collaboration opportunities.
• 3:00 PM: Event Concludes Wrap up the day with new insights, connections, and opportunities.
Organizer: Monozukuri Ventures, a deep tech seed investor in North America and Japan, dedicated to supporting and scaling deep tech startups globally.
Co-host: HAX, a hands-on VC for hardtech, part of SOSV, a global venture capital firm providing multi-stage investment to support deep tech founders.
Networking Sponsor: Torys LLP, an international business law firm with offices in Toronto, New York, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Torys works closely with players across the emerging companies ecosystem. Whether on standalone projects or ongoing assignments, they support early- to late-stage technology growth companies in all aspects of the creation, acquisition and commercialization of their business. Japanese companies interested in doing business with startups in the U.S. and Canada can count on legal services provided in Japanese.
Community Support: New York Robotics Network, a non-profit dedicated to advancing the robotics industry by empowering startups, universities, industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners to navigate New York’s dynamic tech landscape and drive innovation, collaboration, and growth within the rapidly evolving global robotics sector.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by the NYC ecosystem at the intersection of deep tech and climate innovation. We look forward to seeing you there!
Deep Tech Forum will convene the world’s leading deep tech startup ecosystem of founders, startups, investors and supporting communities to address the barriers to growth and success. Deep Tech Forum’s inaugural year, 2024, will feature “RAAI in Manufacturing,” where RAAI stands for Robotics, Automation and AI, and will be held in January in three North American cities – Toronto, Canada; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and New York City, New York – known for their industrial backgrounds and emerging tech startup ecosystems beyond the San Francisco Bay Area. To connect to the world’s leading manufacturing companies with deep tech startups, the Deep Tech Forum will take place on March 7th and 8th, 2024 in Kyoto, a Japanese city known for its historical heritage as well as global manufacturing companies.
Who should attend:
Entrepreneurs and early stage startups in the deep tech industries, especially robotics, automation and autonomous technologies and AI being encouraged.
Startup ecosystem partners, such as investors, accelerators and local businesses interested to get connected to future customers, investors, suppliers and supply-chain partners, and sales outlets.
Corporates working on “open innovation” activities to collaborate with startups.
Event schedule (Details TBC):
3/7 (Thu) “Corporate Day“
13:00 – 13:45 Opening Keynote by Narimasa Makino (Monozukuri Ventures)
14:00 – 15:00 Panel 1: Kyoto Ecosystem with Ko Kusumi (Kyoto University Innovation Capital), and Hyoma Seki (Seiho Investment Works), Keiji Niizu (Global Brain) and Narimasa Makino (Monozukuri Ventures) moderated by Shingo Kono (Kyoto Capital Partners)
15:00 – 15:30 Break (Exhibition time)
15:30 – 16:30 Panel 2: Deep Tech Ecosystem with Akihiko Nagata (Real Tech Holdings), Ken Nishimura (Coral Cpital) and Hana Jin (HAX Tokyo) moderated by Tomoya Yamashiki (Monozukuri Ventures)
16:30 – 17:00 Corporate Presentation by Masahko Niwa (Accenture)
17:00 – 19:00 Reception Party (Paid + Invitation only)
3/8 (Fri) “International Startup Day”
10:00 – 10:30 Special Keynote by Kirk Botula (Innovation Works) – English session
10:30 – 11:00 Corporate Reverse Pitches by Sony Semiconductor Solutions, Exedy and Toei Holdings
Deep Tech Forum will convene the world’s leading deep tech startup ecosystem of founders, startups, investors and supporting communities to address the barriers to growth and success. Deep Tech Forum’s inaugural year, 2024, will feature “RAAI in Manufacturing,” where RAAI stands for Robotics, Automation and AI, and will be held in January in three North American cities – Toronto, Canada; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and New York City, New York – known for their industrial backgrounds and emerging tech startup ecosystems beyond the San Francisco Bay Area.
To connect to the world’s leading manufacturing companies with deep tech startups, the Deep Tech Forum will take place in March 2024 in Kyoto, a Japanese city known for its historical heritage as well as global manufacturing companies.
Entrepreneurs and early stage startups in the deep tech industries, especially robotics, automation and autonomous technologies and AI being encouraged.
Startup ecosystem partners, such as investors, accelerators and local businesses interested to get connected to future customers, investors, suppliers and supply-chain partners, and sales outlets.
Corporates working on “open innovation” activities to collaborate with startups.
4:00pm ~ 4:45pm: Keynote by Thomas Park, Lead Partner, BDC Deep Tech Venture Fund
4:45pm ~ 5:30pm: Corporate Presentations & Entrepreneurs Elevator Pitches
5:30pm ~ 7:00pm: Networking with finger food/drinks (sponsored by co-host Torys LLP)
Supporters:
Organized by: Monozukuri Ventures, a deep tech seed investor in North America and Japan
Co-host: Torys LLP is an international business law firm with offices in Toronto, New York, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Torys is known for its sophisticated counsel, best-in-class client service and the most cohesive cross-border team in the market. Torys works closely with players across the emerging companies ecosystem. Whether on standalone projects or ongoing assignments, we support early- to late-stage technology growth companies in all aspects of the creation, acquisition and commercialization of their business. Japanese companies interested in doing business with startups in both Canada and the U.S. can count on legal services provided in Japanese.
Supported by: UTEST (University of Toronto Early-Stage Technology Program), DMZ, ventureLAB
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Deep Tech Forum 2024: This series of events will be held in three North American cities and Kyoto, Japan. You’re welcome to join us at multiple locations.
Deep Tech Forum will convene the world’s leading deep tech startup ecosystem of founders, startups, investors and supporting communities to address the barriers to growth and success. Deep Tech Forum’s inaugural year, 2024, will feature “RAAI in Manufacturing,” where RAAI stands for Robotics, Automation and AI, and will be held in January in three North American cities – Toronto, Canada; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and New York City, New York – known for their industrial backgrounds and emerging tech startup ecosystems beyond the San Francisco Bay Area.
To connect to the world’s leading manufacturing companies with deep tech startups, the Deep Tech Forum will take place in March 2024 in Kyoto, a Japanese city known for its historical heritage as well as global manufacturing companies.
Entrepreneurs and early stage startups in the deep tech industries, especially robotics, automation and autonomous technologies and AI being encouraged.
Startup ecosystem partners, such as investors, accelerators and local businesses interested to get connected to future customers, investors, suppliers and supply-chain partners, and sales outlets.
Corporates working on “open innovation” activities to collaborate with startups.
Event schedule (TBC):
3:00pm ~ 4:00pm: Doors open/registration
4:00pm ~ 4:30pm: Keynote by Kevin Dowling, Managing Director of Robotics Factory, Innovation Works
4:30pm ~ 5:15pm: Corporate Presentations & Entrepreneurs Elevator Pitches
5:15pm ~ 6:00pm: Deep Tech Panel by Ilana Diamond, Managing Partner at 412 Venture Fund (other panelists TBA)
6:00pm ~ 7:00pm: Networking with finger food/drinks
Supporters:
Organized by: Monozukuri Ventures, a deep tech seed investor in North America and Japan
Deep Tech Forum 2024: This series of events will be held in three North American cities and Kyoto, Japan. You’re welcome to join us at multiple locations.
Deep Tech Forum will convene the world’s leading deep tech startup ecosystem of founders, startups, investors and supporting communities to address the barriers to growth and success. Deep Tech Forum’s inaugural year, 2024, will feature “RAAI in Manufacturing,” where RAAI stands for Robotics, Automation and AI, and will be held in January in three North American cities – Toronto, Canada; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and New York City, New York – known for their industrial backgrounds and emerging tech startup ecosystems beyond the San Francisco Bay Area. To connect to the world’s leading manufacturing companies with deep tech startups, the Deep Tech Forum will take place in March 2024 in Kyoto, a Japanese city known for its historical heritage as well as global manufacturing companies.
Entrepreneurs and early stage startups in the deep tech industries, especially robotics, automation and autonomous technologies and AI being encouraged.
Startup ecosystem partners, such as investors, accelerators and local businesses interested to get connected to future customers, investors, suppliers and supply-chain partners, and sales outlets.
Corporates working on “open innovation” activities to collaborate with startups.
Event schedule (Details TBC):
9:00am ~ 9:45am: Doors open/Breakfast
9:45am ~ 10:30am: Keynote by Duncan Turner, General Partner of SOSV & Managing Director of HAX
10:30am ~ 11:15am: Corporate Presentations & Entrepreneurs Elevator Pitches
11:15am ~ 12:00 noon: Networking and Demos
Supporters:
Organized by: Monozukuri Ventures, a deep tech seed investor in North America and Japan
Venue Sponsor: IndieBio NY and SOSV (location to be disclosed upon registration)
Deep Tech Forum 2024: This series of events will be held in three North American cities and Kyoto, Japan. You’re welcome to join us at multiple locations.
