The MIT Industrial Liaison Programand MIT Startup Exchange are organizing a forum on the next generation of networks, taking place on October 28, 2025, in Cambridge, MA. We are seeking 4–6 innovative startups to present and exhibit. This forum will examine key technologies for our connected future – from integrated photonics and advanced microelectronics, through AI for networks and networks for AI, to software-defined networks and satellite communications.
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Apply this week for the Cambridge cohort as the deadline is this Sunday, Oct 5! Pitches will follow on Oct 16. Tokyo will host the pitch day on Nov 20, with the deadline to apply set for Halloween (Oct 31). Each Venture Café is hosting their session on a different date with individual application deadlines--including for other cities in Japan, the US, Europe and Latin America--, so check out your local Venture Café website for more info. And good luck!
Sompo Japan Insurance seeks Startups in AgTech, Energy, and IoT
The ILP Research & Development Conference will select 12 startups to present in the Startup Lightning Talks and to present Startup Exhibit.