Founders Launchpad London Pitch Event
About this Event
Founders Launchpad – London Pitch Event
Exclusive | 25 Seats Only
Join us for an exclusive evening showcasing Japan's next generation of deep-tech startups, carefully selected through the Founders Launchpad programme in collaboration with Kyoto University and leading innovation partners.
This intimate event is limited to 25 attendees, providing investors, corporate partners and innovation leaders with direct access to some of Japan's most promising early-stage technologies before they enter the global market.
A total of 8 startup pitches will be presented. Today, we are delighted to announce the first 5 confirmed projects.
Confirmed Startup Pitches
🧬 Project SIGNAL (Kyoto University)
A next-generation therapeutic antibody platform targeting novel biological pathways for diseases with significant unmet medical needs.
⚛️ Advanced Ceramic Materials for Fusion & Space (Kyoto University)
Next-generation SiC/SiC and tungsten-based advanced materials designed for fusion energy and aerospace applications operating under extreme environments.
🧫 Sakira Biopharma (Kyoto University)
An iPSC-based regenerative medicine company developing advanced cell therapies and preparing for global clinical translation and fundraising.
💪 iPSC-based Cell Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (Kyoto University / CiRA)
A pioneering regenerative medicine programme developing iPSC-derived therapies for one of the most severe inherited neuromuscular diseases.
🤖 Nepsteed – AI-powered Communication Intelligence (Kyoto University)
An AI platform that understands unspoken customer sentiment to improve service quality, customer experience and business performance.
More to Come...
The remaining 3 deep-tech startups will be announced shortly.
Expect breakthrough innovations spanning advanced science, AI and life sciences, selected for their strong international commercial potential and readiness to engage with UK investors and industry partners.
Seats are intentionally limited to encourage meaningful discussion and networking.
Only 25 places are available. Early registration is strongly recommended.
Agenda
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Registration & Coffee
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:10 PM
Welcome
Info: Institute of Directors
Biospire
Kyoto iCAP / Programme overview
Topics
Why Japanese science?
Why UK?
Why now?
🕑: 02:10 PM - 03:10 PM
Pitch Session 1
Info: Four startups
Each company
8 min Pitch
4 min Q&A
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:30 PM
Coffee Networking Break
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Pitch Session 2
Info: Four startups
Each company
8 min Pitch
4 min Q&A
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Info: Discussion topics
What makes Japanese science attractive?
Why do some technologies succeed globally?
How can UK partners add value?
Company creation vs licensing
Investment timing
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Networking Reception
Info: Light refreshments available.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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