NINEJP Startup Pitch Event: Japan's Boldest Startups, Live in New York
As Climate Week NYC brings global investors, corporations, and innovators to New York, NINEJP is hosting a curated pitch showcase highlighting some of Japan's most promising startups. The event is designed to strengthen connections between Japan's university-driven innovation ecosystem and the U.S. East Coast investment community.
Attendees will hear from startup founders, university innovation leaders, venture capital investors, and ecosystem builders through keynote remarks, a panel discussion, startup pitches, and networking.
Program
11:00 AM | Keynote Speech
"How Japanese Universities Go Global Going Forward"
Speaker: Koji Murota, Director-in-General, Office of IAC, Kyoto University.
11:20 AM | Panel Discussion
"How Japanese Startups Could Reach Their Potentials in New York"
Moderator:
Daiki Nakajima, Director of Business Development, JETRO USA
Panelists:
Murat Aktihanoglu, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Remarkable Ventures / Remarkable Ventures Climate
Peter Stern, Managing Director, Manhattan Distance
Osami Kono, Executive Officer and Senior Manager, Kyoto University Innovation Capital
11:50 AM | Startup Pitches
Six innovative Japanese startups will present their technologies and business opportunities to investors and ecosystem partners.
Featured pitches include:
DAC COAT: Accelerating Additive for Direct Air Capturing into Concrete
Turning Mining's Negative Assets into CO₂ Removal Plants
Alpha School for Japanese Children Overseas
Art Ventures: A Global Platform for Art IP, Licensing & Growth
SiC High-Temperature Electronics
The Security Intelligence Network
12:40 PM | Networking Reception
Connect with founders, investors, corporate partners, and innovation leaders over refreshments.
About NINEJP
NINEJP bridges Japan's university-born startups with the U.S. East Coast innovation ecosystem through strategic programs, events, and investor engagement opportunities. This event is timed to coincide with Climate Week NYC, when global investors and industry leaders converge in New York City.