Shosuke Kiba is Representative Director of Universal Materials Incubator (UMI), a Japan-based venture capital firm focused on deep technology investments. He specializes in materials, chemicals, energy, AI, and semiconductor technologies, supporting the commercialization of scientific innovation and industrial transformation. Through collaboration with startups, corporations, universities, and government agencies, he promotes innovation ecosystem development in Japan and internationally, while actively contributing to industry and policy discussions aimed at addressing global challenges through technology.
Shosuke Kiba
CEO & Managing Partner, Universal Materials Incubator Co., Ltd.