Taiwan-Tokyo Bridge: Innovating Together - Smart Manufacturing Edition-

With a focus on smart manufacturing related innovation, which has become a critical area of focus for sustainable urban development, the seminar aims to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and address shared urban challenges, unlocking new opportunities to drive impactful solutions in the industry in both regions. Event Highlights Keynote speech: Trends in Japan–Taiwan hard-tech sectors from the perspective of a local accelerator. Panel Discussion: A cross-border discussion featuring founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders sharing practical insights on expanding into Japan and Taiwan. The discussion will cover market entry strategies, fundraising, strategic partnerships, and the ecosystem support available to help startups grow internationally. Startup Pitches: Pitch presentations by innovative startups from Tokyo aiming to tackle manufacturing/ smart manufacturing related challenges in Taiwan. Networking: An opportunity to connect with ecosystem players in both Taiwan and Japan. 1on1 with Startups: Business matching opportunities to meet five Japanese startups which aim to expand their business in the Taiwanese market. Who Should Attend? Startups and Innovative Companies: Interested in collaborating with Japanese manufacturing/ smart manufacturing related startups or exploring opportunities to expand into the Japanese market. VCs, Investors, and Ecosystem Stakeholders: Interested in partnering with Japanese startups or collaborating with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to foster innovation. Professionals and Enthusiasts in smart manufacturing Industries: Seeking insights into the latest smart manufacturing-related trends and developments in Taiwan and Japan. Japanese Corporations: Keen on bridging and networking with Taiwan-Tokyo ecosystem players. Date & Time September 30th (Wed.) 5:30PM – 8:30PM *Doors open at 5:00PM Venue Taiwan Tech Arena Taipei 3rd Floor Staircase (in-person only) Language English (Please note that simultaneous interpretation will not be provided.) Admission Free of Charge (Registration and Approval required)Your registration includes a Japan-inspired evening reception with light food/drinks. Agenda ■ 5:30PM–5:50PM Opening Remarks by Organizers Mr. Allen John Ku - Director, Startup Island Taiwan Ms. Noriko Suzuki - Senior Director, Global Promotion Division, Startup Strategy Promotion Headquarters, Tokyo Metropolitan Government ■ 5:50PM–6:00PM Keynote Speech by a Local Expert Mr. Ray Tai - CEO, Mighty Net ■ 6:00PM–6:50PM Panel Discussion Mr. Jerry Huang - Co-Founder & CEO, Profet AI Mr. Shohei Minamoto - Vice president, Corporate Banking Department (Taiwan), Japanese Corporate Banking Division for APAC, MUFG Bank, Ltd. Mr. Roger Chen - Senior Director, LITEON Technology Moderator: Mr. Chi Ko - Executive Director of Global Strategic Partnerships, Startup Island Taiwan ■ 6:50PM–7:20PM Tokyo Startup Pitch Session・See below for speakers!*In this pitch session, we won't have QA session due to time limits. ■ 7:20PM–7:25PM Closing & Group Photo ■ 7:25PM–8:30PM Networking & Business Matching Business Matching The following five Tokyo-based startups are all eager to expand business to Taiwan. If you would like to have a 1on1 opportunity with them, please state in the registeration form. Timeslot to be confirmed via email. illuminusilluminus continuously synthesizes nanomaterials at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, using a laser-based process with no reducing agents. JOYCLEJOYCLE is building a decentralized upcycling ecosystem that transforms waste into resources without transport or incineration. Smart CraftSmart Craft offers a SaaS-based MES that manufacturing teams can deploy quickly with almost no code. TIER IVTIER IV is a deep-tech company advancing the democratization of autonomous driving through Autoware, its open-source software foundation. TopoLogicTopoLogic delivers breakthrough semiconductor and sensing technologies for AI and industrial safety through TL-RAM and TL-SENSING.