​Roundtable Style. Deep Conversation with Japanese Founders. True Collaboration.

​Oakland Port Labs is proud to host a special roundtable with four pioneering companies advancing green chemistry, synthetic biology, materials innovation, and sustainable manufacturing. Join us to meet the founders and technical leaders from BioPhenolics, Mechanocross, Digzyme, and Nano Resonance as they present their science-focused technologies and share candid insights into expanding impact and partnerships within the US market.

​Featured Innovators:

​MECHANOCROSS

​  Spun out of Hokkaido University, Mechanocross is redefining organic synthesis for industry through mechanochemical methods, enabling cleaner manufacturing and novel materials. Their growing US presence aims to foster relationships in materials supply, IP licensing, and joint research, especially for green innovation in industrial and specialty chemical sectors.

​Digzyme

​  Digzyme's proprietary enzyme engineering platform transforms enzyme development from random chance to advanced data-driven design, unlocking new opportunities for biocatalysis, waste reduction, and sustainable industry. Their expansion into the US focuses on bridging startups and established players with tailored enzyme libraries and consulting for American manufacturers seeking greener solutions.

​Nano Resonance

​  Pushing the frontier in advanced functional materials and nanotechnology, Nano Resonance facilitates next-generation sustainability and safety through revolutionary pigments technology targeting cosmetics as well as automotive amongst other industrial uses. Their US engagement includes pilot projects, partnership building, and technology demonstrations with innovators across beauty tech, biotech, and advanced manufacturing.

​BioPhenolics

​  Leading transformation in chemical manufacturing with smart cell fermentation, BioPhenolics produces biomass-derived aromatics—aiming for a circular chemicals industry that cuts reliance on petrochemicals and reduces global carbon emissions. As they look toward US partnerships, their team seeks collaborators in fermentation-based chemicals, specialty materials, and climate-focused solutions.

​The Roundtable

​Each company will offer an introduction of their company and efforts (5-10 minutes) highlighting scientific advances, climate impact, and cross-border collaboration opportunities in the US. The session continues with a moderator-led roundtable for open discussion on the barriers, opportunities, and ecosystem connections in commercializing sustainable science in America.

​Why Attend?

​- Learn about cutting-edge sustainable chemistry and biotechnology directly from global founders and scientists.

​- Hear insights into US business development, commercialization pathways, and how your startup or organization can engage.

​- Network with local and visiting startups, industry, and research leaders in climate science.

​ Light snacks and refreshments provided.

​This is an open invitation for all with an interest in sustainability, climate tech, materials science, bioinnovation, or who simply want to connect with the world’s leading green chemistry disruptors entering the US market.

​Refreshments and light fare provided.

​​​​​Agenda:

​Space is limited, please RSVP or cancel if you cannot attend.

​6 PM - Doors Open, Mix and Mingle

​​6:30 PM - Intros and Roundtable

​8 PM - Closing thoughts and Open Mixer

​9 PM - Doors Close.

​​​Jayaranjan "J" Anthonypillai is a Founder and Managing Partner at Focus Academy, a boutique consulting agency and a deep tech accelerator focusing on helping founders work through the technology and market readiness stages of their innovations. The companies spotlighted today are supported by the SF JETRO office working with Focus Academy to run the Global Acceleration Hub. J has also partnered with Port Labs to offer the most affordable bio-tech lab space in the entire bay area.

​​​​The Venue is Port Labs - an Oakland-based community meeting space for entrepreneurs, creatives, engineers, designers, and business experts. We pride ourselves on cultivating this old bank on Franklin Street into  an inspiring place to collaborate with the entrepreneurs and change-makers from all walks of life.