OIST Deeptech Mixer (SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 Partner Event) | Powered by Bank of the Ryukyus
Description
Witness Okinawa’s Deeptech Ecosystem Driving Global Impact!
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is an international graduate university located in Onna Village, Okinawa, dedicated to cutting-edge research and doctoral education in science and technology. With researchers from over 50 countries and English as its official language, OIST operates as a truly global institution at the frontier of scientific discovery.
But OIST is more than a world-class research university. It is rapidly evolving into an innovation hub — translating breakthrough science into real-world impact through startup creation and industry collaboration.
Held alongside SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, the OIST Deeptech Mixer brings together OIST researchers and OIST-born startups visiting from Okinawa, alongside corporate partners and venture capitalists already working with OIST. Through featured presentations, you'll gain insight into where OIST innovation stands today — and where it's headed. Following the sessions, a dedicated networking time will provide fertile ground for new collaborations to take shape.
Space is limited. Please register in advance from the form below:
[Registration Form]
Event Details
| Date | Monday, April 27, 2025, 6:00–8:30 PM |
| Venue | Inspired. Lab (Otemachi Building 6F, 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) Google Map |
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| Organizer | Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) |
| Sponsored by | The Bank of the Ryukyus, Ltd. |
| Supported by | SAP Japan Co., Ltd. / Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. / Kotoba Technologies |
Who Should Attend
You'll Find This Event Valuable If You Are:
- A corporate innovation leaders or VC/CVC investor interested in partnering with or investing in OIST or OIST-born startups
- A startup founder looking to leverage OIST's accelerator programs or incubation facilities
Timetable
| Time | Program | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30-6:00 PM | Reception Opens | - |
| 6:00-6:20 PM | Opening |
To kick off the evening, OIST Innovation will introduce its initiatives to support startup creation at OIST. This will be followed by a brief presentation from Kotoba Technologies, whose interpretation technology will be powering the live language services for tonight's event. |
| 6:20-7:00 PM | Talk Session 1: Corporate Collaboration Session |
Why Are Japan's Top Corporations Betting on a Small University in Okinawa? |
| 7:00-7:30 PM | Talk Session 2: Venture Creation Session | Building Deep Tech Startups from OIST How are world-class startups born from cutting-edge research? This session brings together three venture capital firms working on venture creation at OIST to offer an inside look at the journey from technology seeds to company formation. |
| 7:30-8:30 PM | Networking & Lightening Talk | Following the talk sessions, the floor opens for open networking. To spark conversations and connections, OIST-related startups will take the stage for short lightning talks, pitching their work and setting the tone for the evening's exchanges. |
*The timetable is planned but subject to change.
Speakers
Opening
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Lauren Ha
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Corporate Collaboration Session:
Why Are Japan's Top Corporations Betting on OIST?
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Koichiro Iwanami
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Yuki Takemori
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Hiromi Hara
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| Coming soon |
Venture Creation Session:
Building Deep Tech Startups from OIST
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Ryosuke Kimura |
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Sou Miyake |
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Yusuke Wada, Ph.D. |
Pitching Startups for Lightening Talk
Team listing order does not indicate pitching order.
Biotech / Healthcare
| Startup Name | Business Overview |
|---|---|
| Surzen Biotherapeutics | Built on breakthrough science, we are charting a new path in pain management. |
| ekei labs | ekei labs is building an epigenetic platform to predict clinical success for advanced therapies and ageing. |
| CancerFree Biotech | Empowering the Future of Precision Medicine |
| MyImmune Corporation | Our AI deciphers the immune system for improved patient outcomes. |
| HerLifeLab | A fem-science startup offering online treatment for women experiencing menopause. |
Agri, Food, & Energy
| Startup Name | Business Overview |
|---|---|
| Strout Inc. | SakanaEdge: AI-Driven Predictive Aquaculture & Resilient Land-Based Farming Platform |
| Atierra | We convert captured CO₂ into low-carbon oils using programmable microalgae systems for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). |
| Watasumi Ltd. | Waste-to-energy solutions for food and beverage companies using electricity-producing bacteria developed at OIST |
| MINORICA Inc. | We develop plant-enhancing biotechnology for profitable agriculture. |
| GENKY INNOVATIONS | Food-tech startup transforming wine antioxidants and polyphenols into functional, circular innovation for longer, healthier lives. |
| EF Polymer | EF Polymer develops sustainable agricultural materials made from food waste to improve soil and reduce water use. |
| Sylcast | Sylcast turns trees—from city streets to forests—into measurable assets using sensors and advanced analytics to deliver real-time insights on tree health. |
AI, IoT, and Quantum
| tup Name | Business Overview |
|---|---|
| KanjuTech | Adaptive AI enabling robots and industrial systems to learn and adapt on the go |
| GenbaSense | Haptic wearable technology for collision accident on construction sites prevention. |
| Qubitcore | Qubitcore builds distributed quantum computers that utilize micro-optical resonator technology developed at OIST to interconnect ion-trap QPUs for providing scalable and reliable fault-tolerant universal quantum computing to the industrial sector. |
*The speakers are subject to change.
Registration
Space is limited. Please register in advance from the form below:
[Registration Form]
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