Office of the City of Yokohama Rep. to the Americas will host “Japan Gateway for Climate & Deep Tech” during New York Tech Week, convening investors, corporates, and policymakers from the United States and Japan.

This event will explore how climate and deep tech innovations can move from proof of concept to large-scale deployment, with a particular focus on U.S.–Japan collaboration.

For the concept and program details, please see below.

If you are interested in attending, please register via the link below:
https://partiful.com/e/8hY03hoEB7xDq7J3Rc7B

Concept

Where will climate and deep tech actually scale—and with whom?

As AI-driven energy demand accelerates and geopolitical shifts reshape global supply chains, investor focus is moving toward one critical question: which markets, platforms, and partnerships can turn innovation into real-world deployment.

At the same time, cities and states across the U.S. are taking on a more decisive role in shaping the conditions for that deployment. Governors in 24 states—representing approximately 60% of the U.S. economy and 55% of its population—remain committed to climate action, while 46 states and more than 350 cities continue to advance local initiatives. Beyond federal policy, these subnational dynamics are becoming increasingly central.

In parallel, attention is turning to partners capable of supporting the transition from proof of concept to commercialization. Japan, with its deep industrial base, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and global corporate networks, is emerging as a critical partner in enabling large-scale deployment—particularly in sectors such as energy systems, infrastructure, and materials.

This event will convene investors from the U.S. and Japan, along with policymakers and industry leaders, to share insights on these trends from a U.S.–Japan investor perspective, and to explore where and how the next phase of scaling will take place through emerging opportunities for U.S.–Japan collaboration.

Overview

• Date: Monday, June 1st
• Time: TBD (Expected: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM, including networking)
• Venue: Baker & McKenzie LLP (452 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018)
• Format: Invitation-only (Up to 130 participants)
• Initiated by: City of Yokohama, Greennex Global, ShibuLA Ventures
• Sponsored by: Baker & McKenzie LLP
• Partner: ITO EN

Program Detail

1. Introduction
2. Keynote “How NYC is Building the Next Climate Tech Hubs”

Nicole Spina
Vice President, Climate Innovation & Industry Development
New York City Economic Development Corporation

At NYCEDC, Nicole leads innovation programs to address NYC’s most pressing climate challenges and help shape a NYC economy that is more inclusive and sustainable. Her portfolio focuses on de-risking and accelerating climate solutions that decarbonize buildings and construction, develop a renewable energy system, and enable low-carbon alternatives in transportation.

3. Fireside Chat
   “Where to Scale Next: U.S.–Japan Investor Perspectives on Climate & Deep Tech” (30 min)

• Latest investment trends in climate and deep tech
• When and why Japan becomes part of a scaling strategy
• What Japanese corporates look for in partnerships
• Key challenges and success factors from PoC to commercialization

4. Startup Pitch

• 4–5 curated startups
• Focus: Climate & Deep Tech
• Selected based on alignment with the Japanese market and corporate collaboration potential

5. Networking (Approx. 60 min)