​This exclusive, invitation-only session will connect innovative U.S.-based clean tech companies with Japanese corporations and investors, particularly those linked to Yokohama. The event aims to foster cross-border partnerships, accelerate the deployment of climate solutions, and strengthen Yokohama’s position as a gateway for clean technology collaboration between Japan and the U.S. Participants will engage in targeted pitches, interactive Q&A, and networking opportunities designed to spark concrete business opportunities ahead of the afternoon’s multi-sector forum.

​Sponsors

​Partners

​Agenda

​10:00-10:10AM Opening Remarks

​10:10-11:55AM Pitch Session

• ​U.S. Clean Tech Company Pitches – 5-7 companies, 15 minutes each including Q&A
  Companies curated by Greennex Global; potential fields include distributed energy resource orchestration, curbside EV charging, industrial AI, carbon capture materials, and more.

​Format: Short company presentations + Q&A

​11:55AM-12:00PM Closing & Announcement

​( 12:00PM - 3:00PM Afternoon Session (Separate Registration) )

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​What Makes The Pitching Companies Special?

​Backed by leading climate and infrastructure investors:

​Toyota Ventures, RWE Energy Transition, Congruent Ventures, MUUS Climate, Schmidt Family Foundation, Grantham Foundation, Counteract, Exelon Foundation, Climate Capital, Rice Investment Group, Activate (Breakthrough Energy-backed).

​Their funding reflects strong commercial traction and alignment with strategic corporate and institutional mandates.

​Validated Through Top-Tier Platforms

​Each company has earned selection into highly competitive innovation programs: AWS Clean Energy Accelerator, Activate Fellowship, Newlab, and the CCS+ Initiative.

​These platforms provide technical validation, real-world pilots, and a launchpad for deep tech commercialization.

​Active Commercial Deployment

• ​Municipal EV infrastructure across key urban markets

• ​Grid integration with leading operators, including Midwest ISO

• ​Fortune 500 clients in industrial and digital infrastructure

• ​Commercial pilots in emerging markets like Kenya

• ​25,000 MT+ battery recycling throughput in active facilities

• ​Strategic supply chain partnerships with global OEMs

• ​Government procurement and advanced purchase commitments

​Highly Skilled Teams

• ​Alumni of Tesla, BP, Google, Samsung, BASF, and Dow

• ​PhDs from Columbia, Cornell, Northwestern University

• ​Activate Fellows and NSF-backed climate researchers

• ​Prior exits and large-scale infra deployment experience

• ​UN and World Bank climate program veterans

​Ready for Global Scaling

• ​Post-Series A revenue growth curve

• ​Active multi million dollar contracts with utilities and industrials

• ​Commercial manufacturing capacity in operation

• ​Strategic suppliers across battery, grid, and materials value chains

• ​Operational presence across multiple U.S. states

• ​Expansion-ready teams with repeat founder experience