THE ASEAN-JAPAN INDUSTRIAL FRONTIER 2026
THE ASEAN-JAPAN INDUSTRIAL FRONTIER 2026:
Unlocking the Next Decade of Deep-Tech Manufacturing and Energy Infrastructure
The “Valley of Death” in deep tech is not only a capital gap but also an implementation gap. Breakthrough technologies emerge from world-class research environments, but survival depends on industrial partners, manufacturing ecosystems, policy alignment, and cross-border execution.
On April 24 at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, Earth Venture Capital hosts a strategic briefing for Japanese and international founders ready to move beyond the lab and into real-world deployment across ASEAN.
The 3 Pillars of Industrial Growth
Next-Gen Manufacturing: A Go-To-Market framework for scaling deep-tech into ASEAN supply chains, focusing on production hubs in Vietnam.
Energy Sovereignty: Tactical roadmaps for deploying advanced baseload power, specifically Nuclear SMRs, to support the regional AI and Data Center boom.
Deep-Tech Infrastructure: Insights into building the physical and digital backbone required for ASEAN’s trillion-dollar industrial opportunity.
The Agenda
14:30 | The Briefing: A high-intensity deep-dive into the Industrial Growth Framework.
16:00 | The Founder Stress-Test: An interactive workshop applying our framework to real-world scaling bottlenecks.
16:45 | Frontier Reception: High-value networking with a curated cohort of hardware founders and ecosystem architects.
Who Should Join?
This is a curated session for 40-50 Deep-Tech Founders (Energy, Robotics, Advanced Materials, Semiconductor, Industrial IoT, AI) looking to utilize ASEAN as a global manufacturing launchpad.
Registration: Approval required.
The Logistics
Date: April 24, 2026
Time: 14:30 - 18:30 (GMT+9)
Location: Shibuya, Tokyo (Specific locations will be sent to confirmed guests)
Host: Earth Venture Capital
About Earth Venture Capital
Earth Venture Capital (Earth VC) is a deep tech venture capital firm. We invest in the outliers—founders using breakthrough technology to make the Earth more efficient. With a strategic focus on the ASEAN-Japan corridor, we serve as the industrial bridge connecting world-class R&D with the world's fastest-growing manufacturing and energy markets.
Earth VC at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026
Earth Venture Capital is excited to actively contribute to the SusHi Tech Tokyo ecosystem. We recognize the immense talent converging in Tokyo this April. Our goal is to provide these founders with a curated community of deep-tech peers and a direct access to our cross-border expertise. See you there!