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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)

A cohort of smiling Japanses innovators gather together to take a group photograph in the X Hub building in Tokyo.

Join us for an exclusive event showcasing some of Japan’s most innovative and impactful startups from the X-Hub Tokyo Programme, brought to you by CISL and JETRO.

 

Why Attend?

This is your chance to discover groundbreaking solutions driving impact across sustainability and innovation. These visionary startups are tackling challenges in:

  • Biodiversity
  • Plant-based food technologies
  • Digital twins
  • Assistive technologies for children with disabilities
  • Health and well-being innovations

You’ll gain insights into how these entrepreneurs are redefining sustainability and creating real-world impact, while fostering new opportunities for collaboration.

 

Who Will Be There?

This diverse cohort of trailblazing startups is at the forefront of technological innovation and sustainability:

  • Thermalytica Inc. a deep tech startup delivering innovative thermal material solutions to help reduce carbon footprints.
  • CalTa Inc. developers of TRANCITY, a cutting-edge Digital Twin Platform.
  • Kinish  a foodtech leader producing alternative foods through plant molecular farming.
  • Think Nature Inc. providing AI reporting and assessment tools to help businesses monitor biodiversity impacts.
  • Innophys manufacturers of exoskeletons that empower individuals with independent lifestyles.
  • Mori Biodiversity Solutions specializing in fundamental and applied ecology to address biodiversity challenges.
  • SORA Technology innovators using drop technology to transform lives and create safe, prosperous societies globally.
  • Digireha, Inc. creators of digital art and sensor-based rehabilitation tools for children and the elderly.

 

Agenda

Hosted at IDEALondon (Google Maps)

16:30 | Doors open

17:00–17:20 | Welcome and programme introduction from CISL and JETRO

17:20–18:00 | Startup pitches

18:00–18:10 | Mini break and programme showcase

18:10–18:50 | Startup Pitches

18:50-19:00 | Close

19:00–20:00 | Networking

 

 

What to Expect?

  • Connect with innovative Japanese entrepreneurs transforming sustainability and tech landscapes.
  • Network with corporate leaders, investors, and sustainability experts.
  • Explore cutting-edge solutions that could shape the future of your business or investments.

Secure your place now and join us in fostering impactful collaborations for a brighter future.

Register your space

 

Important Information

We are thrilled to welcome a diverse and engaged audience to our pitch demo day in London, celebrating innovative startups in sustainability. Due to limited capacity and our aim to create the most valuable connections for our attendees, we kindly reserve the right to review all registrations. If the event reaches full capacity or if we determine that a registration may not align with the focus of the event, we may not be able to accommodate every applicant. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to fostering meaningful collaborations.

 

For more information please email accelerator@cisl.cam.ac.uk

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Date: 
Thursday, 13 February, 2025 - 16:30 to 20:00
Event location: 
IDEALondon, 9 Wilson St, London EC2A 2BB, UK