Startup Lightning Talks presented at the 2024 MIT Tokyo Life Science Symposium.
The Blueprint Program supports the journey from scientist to founder, guiding researchers as they transform breakthrough discoveries into real-world solutions. Applications for the fall cohort, sponsored by Mercury, are now open. Over eight weeks, participants gain a comprehensive view of the entrepreneurial path. Expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, peer learning, and mentorship from investors and seasoned company builders help researchers develop the skills and confidence to launch Tough Tech ventures.
Electronic manufacturer seeking startups in neuromorphic computing.
Katharine Sepp, Co-founder & CEO, Oxalys Pharmaceuticals
Leading pharmaceutical company in CNS seeks startups to improve performance of clinical trials.
Introduced by Marcus Dahllof, Associate Program Director, MIT Startup Exchange; Cliff Reid, PhD, CEO, Travera; Todd Gierahn, PhD, Cofounder, Honeycomb; Laura Indolfi, PhD, CEO & Cofounder, PanTher Therapeutics; Ulrik Nielsen, PhD, CEO & Cofounder, Torque; Jason Norris, Cofounder, Elektrofi; Patrick Stern, PhD, CEO & Founder, Sextant; Carlos Castro-Gonzalez, PhD, CEO & Cofounder, Leuko Labs; and Alec Nielsen, PhD, Cofounder, Asimov.
The 2025 MIT Japan Conference will explore future research trends at MIT, highlighting breakthroughs in key areas such as Soft Materials and Mechanics, Biomedical Innovation, and the impact of Generative AI (GAI) on the Work of the Future. Additional sessions will focus on Quantum and Silicon Photonics, Nanotechnology in materials and additive manufacturing, and the latest Machine Learning and AI tools for chemical discovery. Advances in semiconductor technology, hydrogen innovation, and electrochemistry, as well as thermofluidic interfaces, will also be featured.
Please visit the MIT ILP site for the full agenda.