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 will pitch to 80 curated guests from the investor and corporate partner community. |
For Startups: Startups can have a table at the Startup Showcase (Expo) area with the Startup Pass. The pass gives you to apply for the invite-only Demo Day pitch on September 22. Only 15–20 startups will be selected on a rolling basis — apply early before slots fill.
For Investors: The Demo Day is invite-only and space is limited. The Investor Pass holders will be placed in the priority access queue — we strongly recommend securing your spot early.
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Secure Your PassSCHEDULE
Deep Tech Forum NYC 2025 spans two days — an invite-only investor Demo Day (secure the Investor Pass) and a full-day conference + startup expo.
Demo Day (Invite-Only) – September 22, 2025 (EDT)
Venue: TBA (Hudson Yards)
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 – 7:15 PM – Reception & Networking
Conference & Expo – September 23, 2025 (EDT)
Conference – Brooklyn Navy Yard – Building 303, 9th Floor (Map)
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 – 12:15 PM – Special Session: (TBD)
12:15 PM – 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)
Expo – Brooklyn Navy Yard – Building 303, 9th Floor (Map) (same as Conference)
8:30 AM – Expo Opens
4:30 PM – Expo Closes
Why Strategic Manufacturing Must Be Redefined — Now
Sustainability can no longer be treated as a compliance cost — in 2025, energy is a strategic resource. The explosive growth of generative AI and digital infrastructure is outpacing global energy supply, driving electricity prices up and prompting tech giants to invest in power plants, nuclear fusion, and energy-efficient systems.
This shift is a wake-up call for manufacturers. To stay competitive, companies must reduce total energy usage across the entire value chain — from production to logistics — not just for emissions targets, but for cost control, resilience, and long-term viability.
Deep Tech Forum will bring together the founders, technologies, and corporate leaders driving this transformation — and showcase where the future of manufacturing is already taking shape.
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
Mainstage programming exploring how robotics, automation, and decarbonization technologies are transforming manufacturing, logistics, and supply chains from cost centers into strategic growth engines.
Startup Showcase
A curated exhibition of 50–100 startups from the U.S., Japan, Europe, and beyond — in fields such as robotics, advanced materials, manufacturing automation, and energy. Participating ecosystem partners include New York Robotics (NY Metro), The Engine (Boston Metro), Robotics Factory (Pittsburgh) and Carnegie Mellon University (Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship).
Demo Day
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 will pitch to 80 curated guests from the investor and corporate partner community.
Why Brooklyn Navy Yard?
BNY is home to over 500 industrial innovators — including Newlab, and startups like Nanotronics, which evolved from Newlab into its own 45,000 sq ft AI-driven chip fab facility. BNY exemplifies NYC’s transformation into a global hub for next-generation manufacturing and energy-smart innovation.
This isn’t just another panel event — it’s where startups, corporates, and capital collide to shape the future of industry.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Get in front of 500+ industry innovators shaping the next wave of industrial innovation — from early-stage deep tech founders to strategic investors, Fortune 500 innovation leads, and national labs.
If you want to support your startups and/or elevate your visibility in this extended community, please consider sponsorship opportunities. This includes Startup Sponsor Packages for accelerators and VC programs, as well as custom branding and session opportunities. Inquire here.
