New York, NY (United States)
Deep Tech Forum + Startup Showcase in NYC
From Cost Center to Strategic Growth: How Deep Tech Is Transforming Manufacturing for the Sustainable Economy
Join 500+ deep tech leaders from across the U.S. and beyond — including investors, corporates, startups, and public sector innovators — for a day of insight, demos, and strategic connection. We’re excited to announce that Deep Tech Forum NYC 2025 Fall will return on September 23, hosted at the iconic Brooklyn Navy Yard — New York’s anchor for advanced manufacturing and robotics innovation.
This year’s forum features a dual-track format, with both the main conference and startup expo taking place on the same floor of Building 303, offering a seamless environment for networking, dialogue, and discovery.
🥂 Invite-Only Demo Day + Reception – Monday, September 22
| An invitation-only investor demo day and networking reception will be held at Hudson Yards, hosted by Monozukuri Ventures. 15–20 selected startups from the Showcase in deep tech including climate, robotics, life sciences, physical AI and energy will pitch to 80 curated guests from the investor and corporate partner community. |
Why Attend
Investors
- See 50+ exhibiting deep-tech startups and 15–20 Demo Day finalists.
- Meet technical founders plus global manufacturing corporates and strategics actively partnering and investing.
- Efficient deal flow in physical AI, robotics, life sciences, climate, and energy.
Startups
- Showcase at the Expo (6-ft table included with Startup Pass).
- Apply to pitch at the Invite-Only Demo Day (Sept 22) — rolling selection through Sept 1.
- Connect with programs like HAX and IndieBio (SOSV) alongside other Northeast ecosystem partners.
Accelerators & Universities
- Support your cohort with visibility at a major international forum.
- Startup Sponsor Package: bundle multiple Startup Passes at lower pricing.
- Special acknowledgement for accelerators, incubators, and schools supporting deep-tech founders.
Sponsors
- Stand out in front of deep-tech leaders, startups, investors, and policy makers.
- Targeted branding across physical AI, robotics, life sciences, climate & energy.
- Customized sponsorship options available to align with your strategy.
First Selected Startups — Demo Day
We’re excited to announce the first four startups selected to pitch at the Invite-Only Demo Day on September 22, 2025. These teams represent breakthrough innovations across robotics, medtech, biotech, and manufacturing.
Creative 3D Technologies (Austin, TX)
Industries: Manufacturing, CleanTech
A company generating $1M in ARR with a technology that acts as a “factory-in-a-box,” enabling fast, local, and scalable production of critical parts and semiconductors to solve major supply chain vulnerabilities.
ExactBlue Technologies (Toronto, Canada)
Industries: MedTech, BioTech
A seed-stage company that has already achieved revenue in 15 countries with its nanotechnology-based solution for on-the-spot microbial testing, representing a highly scalable and impactful innovation in infection prevention.
FLX Solutions (Bethlehem, PA & NYC)
Industries: Robotics, Defense
With an $18M+ high-confidence pipeline and paid pilots with the U.S. Navy, this company offers a proven robotics solution that can dramatically reduce inspection times and costs in confined and hazardous industrial environments.
The Shape Sensing Company (Austin, TX)
Industries: Robotics, MedTech
At a key inflection point for commercialization, this company is developing a novel fiber optic sensor that provides real-time 3D guidance for surgical tools, offering a revolutionary alternative to harmful radiation.
Agenda Highlights
📅 Demo Day (Invite-Only) — Monday, Sept 22, 2025
Venue: Hudson Yards (TBA)
- 4:30 – 5:00 PM: Arrival & Networking
- 5:00 – 5:15 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 5:15 – 6:15 PM: Startup Pitches (2 Rooms)
- 6:15 – 7:30 PM: Reception & Networking
📅 Conference & Expo — Tuesday, Sept 23, 2025
Venue: Brooklyn Navy Yard – Building 303, 9th Floor
- 8:30 – 9:00 AM: Arrival, Networking Breakfast
- 9:00 – 9:45 AM: Welcome & Opening Keynote (Brooklyn Navy Yard)
- 9:45 – 10:30 AM: Panel 1: East Coast Robotics Ecosystem
- 10:30 – 11:00 AM: Coffee Break & Networking
- 11:00 – 11:45 AM: Panel 2: Life Sciences
- 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Special Session (TBD)
- 12:15 – 1:00 PM: Lunch & Networking
- 1:00 – 1:30 PM: Panel 3: NYC as AI Tech Hub
- 1:30 – 2:15 PM: Panel 4: Emerging Deep Tech (Physical AI, Energy)
- 2:15 – 2:35 PM: Special Session (TBD)
- 2:35 – 3:00 PM: Closing Session & Remarks (TBD)
Right after DTF: Walk over to the nearby Scale for ClimateTech Innovation Showcase 2025 at Newlab.
What to Expect
Deep Tech Forum NYC returns on September 23, 2025, with 500+ attendees expected — including startup founders, VCs, CVCs, corporate partners, and public-sector leaders focused on the future of automation, energy, manufacturing, and national resilience.
Deep Tech Forum (Main Stage)
- Mainstage programming exploring how robotics, automation, and decarbonization are transforming industry.
- Actionable conversations at the intersection of Physical AI, life sciences, climate & energy, and supply-chain resilience.
- Curated room of technical founders, investors, strategics, and policy leaders shaping the next wave of industrial innovation.
Startup Showcase (Expo)
- 50+ deep-tech startups exhibiting — from NYC, Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and beyond.
- Hands-on demos and founder access across robotics/Physical AI, climate tech, energy systems, and life sciences.
- Efficient networking with investors, potential customers, hiring candidates, and ecosystem partners — all in one place.
Invite-Only Demo Day (Sept 22 — Investor Pass Required)
- 15–20 selected startups pitch to an investor-only audience in Hudson Yards, followed by a networking reception.
- Startup Pass holders may apply for selection (rolling review through Sept 1 or until slots are filled).
- Investor Pass holders are queued for access; capacity is limited — secure yours early.
Ready to join Deep Tech Forum NYC?
Early-bird pricing ends Sept 1 or while allocations last.
