Session
EXPERTS
The Power of Technologies Change the World: Aichi Startups Innovating Industries
This special session, hosted by the "Aichi Deeptech Launchpad," highlights R&D-based startups showcasing transformative technologies. Three standout startups driving industrial innovation with cutting-edge advancements will present their initiatives and visions. The session will also feature discussions on industry challenges and future opportunities, providing insights into the growth and impact of the Deeptech-startup ecosystem.
Available passes
- Executive
- Business/Startup
- Rising Star
- City
Language：Japanese
Speakers
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Tomoki Osato
SoraMaterials inc.
Tomoki Osato
SoraMaterials inc. CEO
During university, served as a pilot for a "Birdman" club focused on human-powered aircraft.Conducted research on composite materials using carbon nanotubes (CNT) as a Special Collaborative Research Fellow at ISAS/JAXA.Completed a master's degree in Chemical Systems Engineering at Nagoya University, earning the Outstanding Master's Thesis Award.Worked in the Manufacturing Technology Department at IHI Corporation (seconded to IHI Aerospace), developing manufacturing technologies for aerospace applications using composite materials.Co-founded SoraMaterials Inc. after experience in a consulting firm and assumed the role of CEO.
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Toshihiko Tsukamoto
Illumi Medical Inc.
Toshihiko Tsukamoto
Illumi Medical Inc. CEO
The company is taking on the challenge of establishing the world's first “transvascular optical delivery system/device technology for light irradiation of extravascular tissues” by combining two of Japan's strongest technologies: “IVR technology for device delivery into blood vessels” and “cutting-edge laser technology. By achieving this, the company believes it will be able to “create medical devices capable of selective light irradiation of affected areas, including deep inside the body” and innovate to “significantly expand the indications for phototherapy and photodiagnosis and provide products on a global scale.
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Ikuko Kuwahara
CIC Institute
Ikuko Kuwahara
CIC Institute Project Manager
Ikuko graduated from Akita University and began their career as a civil servant in Akita Prefecture, focusing on industrial promotion, talent development, and other initiatives. In 2019, she completed a partial course at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' College of Local Autonomy. Since joining CIC in October 2022, she have managed acceleration programs, developed startup ecosystems, and coordinated events in collaboration with governments and universities.
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Junichi Kanie
Friend Microbe Inc.
Junichi Kanie
Friend Microbe Inc. CEO
Junichi Kanie is the CEO of Friend Microbe Inc., a deep-tech venture originating from Nagoya University. He conducted research on microorganisms at Nagoya University and transformed his expertise into a business. As a venture, the company has received multiple awards, primarily in the Chubu region, and collaborates with the university to develop innovative technologies that address societal challenges. By leveraging microorganisms, he aims to contribute to a sustainable future through the realization of a circular economy.
