Building the Next 60 Years of Japan-Singapore Innovation
Bridging Asia. Driving Innovation. Creating Global Impact.
Join us for the SCIENCE TOKYO–NUS Enterprise Asia–Pacific Innovation Ecosystem Forum 2026, at the icube Building in Singapore. This forum brings together perspectives from across the region to explore how universities, researchers, founders, investors, and public institutions can strengthen the innovation landscape in Asia-Pacific.
The year 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore. Building on six decades of friendship and cooperation, the forum will also look ahead to the next 60 years, exploring how the two countries can work together to foster innovation, develop future talent, and create positive impact across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Expect a focused conversation on collaboration, emerging opportunities, and the partnerships that help ideas move from research into real-world impact. Whether you are involved in academia, industry, policy, or entrepreneurship, the session offers a valuable chance to hear cross-border insights and better understand how regional innovation ecosystems are evolving.
Set in a professional yet approachable atmosphere, the forum is designed for thoughtful exchange and practical discussion. If you are interested in the future of innovation in Asia-Pacific and the role institutions can play in shaping it, this event will be well worth attending.
Schedule (Tentative)
13:00–13:30 | Opening Remarks
Japan–Singapore Innovation: Looking Ahead to the Next 60 Years
13:30–14:15 | Panel Session A
Solving Southeast Asia’s Challenges through Singaporean and Japanese Technologies
Panelists & Moderator
Dr. Tan Yeow Kee, CEO, SoundEye
Prof. Naoya Abe, Science Tokyo
Dr. Ryuta Takeda, Executive Officer, Leave a Nest
Mr. Yutaka Oba, Country Director (Japan), NUS Enterprise
14:15–15:15 | Pitch & Reverse Pitch Session /Coffee Break
- Technology and innovation pitches by academic researchers and deeptech startups
- Reverse pitches: Challenges and needs presented by corporates
Corporates: Hulic, Bridgestone, PT Fujita Indonesia
Startups: Invigilo, CRecTec
Academic Seeds: Mirai Sozo Investments, Science Tokyo
15:15–16:00 | Panel Session B
Building a Japan–Singapore University Innovation Ecosystem
Mr. Junji Kurokawa, Managing Director, JETRO Singapore
Prof. Benjamin Tee, Vice President, NUS Enterprise
Prof. Yoichi Oshima, Executive Vice President, Science Tokyo
Mr. Hiroki Hada, CEO, Stellar Incubation Singapore
16:00– | Closing Remarks followed by Networking Time