From Physical AI and semiconductors to defense tech, the frontier for startups has expanded well beyond software into hardware and deep tech. In these fields, establishing a robust global value chain—connecting the technological capabilities, industrial bases, and specialized expertise of different countries and regions across R&D, manufacturing, commercialization, and global scaling—is vital to gaining a competitive edge.
This session brings together a prominent lineup of global ecosystem players: Discipulus Ventures, a venture capital firm based in El Segundo, Los Angeles—a booming hub for defense tech; India Accelerator, which actively backs hardware sectors including EVs and drones; Startup Island Taiwan, driving global startup partnerships from Taiwan’s world-leading semiconductor hub; and Gravity Ventures, which accelerates the growth of deep tech startups in South Korea.
Panelists will examine the distinct industrial strengths and startup ecosystems of Asia and North America, exploring opportunities for cross-border collaboration across technology development, manufacturing, investment, and business partnerships.
The discussion will also delve into the role Japan’s engineering excellence, manufacturing clusters, and industrial foundations can play in shaping these global value chains, outlining the future of international deep tech collaboration.
