Session
Innovation in Manufacturing: How Startups are Redefining the Industry
The manufacturing industry has consistently embraced and advanced new technologies, including nanotechnology, green technology, and new materials. While corporate-driven innovation has long been the mainstream in manufacturing, startups have increasingly emerged as key drivers of innovation in recent years. What will be the next wave of manufacturing innovations coming from regions that have led the world in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and robotics? In this session, we will explore the future of manufacturing innovation, alongside emerging startups, through co-creation with the industry.
Available passes
- Executive
- Business/Startup
- Rising Star
- City
Language：Japanese
Speakers
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Takuya Omura
Misario Co., Ltd.
Takuya Omura
Misario Co., Ltd. Business Division Director
A member of Misario Inc., a deep tech venture spun out of Nagoya University. We aim to create a society free from the troubles of thermal expansion with our negative thermal expansion material, PyroAdjuster®. And we aim to control thermal expansion, which creates a lot of waste, and promote the sustainable development of society.
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Midori Mizote
CIC Institute
Midori Mizote
CIC Institute Senior Manager
After graduating a university in the US, she worked on strategy projects in the technology field at a consulting firm. Later, she led product planning and launches in the US as a Project Manager at SoftBank Robotics. She then worked as a Biz dev lead of a Silicon Valley startup's Japan base, and from July 2023, she joined CIC and been involved in designing and operating startup support programs in the smart city and climate tech fields at CIC Institute.
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Takaya Taguchi
Helical Fusion Co., Ltd.
Takaya Taguchi
Helical Fusion Co., Ltd. Co-Founder / CEO
He began his accomplished career in Japan's financial industry, holding key roles at Mizuho Bank, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), PwC Advisory, and Dai-ichi Life, where he gained extensive expertise in finance and business strategy. He also served as COO of a startup, further honing his leadership and operational skills. In 2021, he co-founded Helical Fusion Co., Ltd., bringing his diverse experience to the forefront of innovation in nuclear fusion. Education: Graduate School of Letters (Ethics), Kyoto University
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Dambadarjaa Munkhbayar
Kailas Robotics inc
Dambadarjaa Munkhbayar
Kailas Robotics inc CEO
Graduated from University of Science and Technology, Department of Software Graduated from Tokai University, Department of Electronic and Information Engineering 2012–: Founded Khabuko LLC (Mongolia) ・Engaged in offshore development projects from Japan and system development contracts ・Android and iOS mobile app development 2012–: Founded Sorako Japan Co., Ltd. ・System development contracts and numerous Android and iOS mobile app development projects 2022–Present: Founded Kailas Robotics Co., Ltd.
