ABOUT THE EVENT
An invitation-only, three-day workshop bringing together a curated group of U.S. and Korean deep-tech startups, investors, government agencies, industry leaders, and innovation ecosystem partners. Through interactive panels, breakout sessions, and one-on-one meetings, participants will explore opportunities for cross-border collaboration, strategic partnerships, investment, and commercialization with key stakeholders across Korea’s deep-tech innovation ecosystem.
ATTENDEE BENEFITS
- Engage directly with leading U.S. and Korea deep-tech stakeholders
- Explore cross-border partnerships and funding opportunities
- Contribute to shaping future bilateral innovation programs
- Gain insights into global deep-tech ecosystems and scaling strategiess
ABOUT NANOSI
Northeastern University’s Institute for NanoSystems Innovation (NanoSI) is a global hub focused on pioneering semiconductor exploration, learning, and innovation. We’re also an open center for industry-university collaborative research. Our industry-driven research spans a broad range of MEMS, semiconductor devices, circuits, and systems, enabling innovations in many areas including sensors, wearable and implantable electronics, 5G/6G communications, and wireless IoT devices.
DATE
August 18—20, 2026
LOCATION
Seoul, South Korea
FORMAT
2-day workshop + 1 day site visit & curated meetings
PARTICIPATION
By invitation only
FOCUS AREAS
System Semiconductors
Quantum/Photonics
Advance Manufacturing
Energy Generation and Storage
Sustainable Materials
Bio and Health Tech
CONTACT
Participants Site
Workshop
Day 1
Workshop
Day 2
Workshop
Day 3
Workshop Co-Chairs
David Horsley
Co-Chair
Deputy Director
Institute for NanoSI,
Northeastern University
Michelle Kiang
Co-Chair
Founder & Managing Partner
MTM Venture Partners
Organizers
Sponsors & Partners
APRIL 14
Wild Honey Bugis
200 Middle Rd, #01-00, Singapore 188980
18:00-20:00
Welcome Reception
AUGUST 18, 2026
DAY 1: BUILDING CONNECTIONS ACROSS THE DEEP-TECH ECOSYSTEM
Exact session times are
subject to change
08:30-09:00
Check-In
09:00-09:15
Opening Remarks
Director, SIPC
Minister Counselor for Economic and Scientific Affairs, US Embassy, Seoul
09:15-09:20
Introduction
David Horsley & Michelle Kiang
Workshop Co-chairs
09:20-09:55
Startup Introductions &
All-Attendee Meet-and-Greet
(35 min)
09:55-11:25
Panel 1: Public Policy & Programs Panel
Catalyzing Deep Tech Spinoffs in Korea
David Horsley
Moderator
Deputy Director
Institute for NanoSI,
Northeastern University
Eunsora Jo
Panelist
Senior Manager, Seoul Business Agency (SBA)
Jungwook Lim
Panelist
Executive Director, Startup Alliance Korea
Todd Pray
Panelist
Chief Strategic Partner Officer, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
Bridget Turaga
Panelist
Strategic Advisor to the Assistant Director for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), NSF
11:25-11:30
Break (5 min)
11:30-12:00
Keynote Address
Second Vice Minister of Science and ICT
Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)
12:00- 13:15
Lunch
13:30-14:30
Panel 2: Venture Builder Panel
Going Deep on Deep Tech
Michelle Kiang
Moderator
Founder & Managing Partner
MTM Venture Partners
Wes Jackson
Panelist
President and CSO, Valitor
Startup Advisor, Bakar Bio Labs
John HanJoo Lee
Panelist
Co-Founder & Partner, SparkLabs
Eugene Noh
Panelist
Strategic Advisor for U.S. Deep Tech Program, dcamp
Jane Zhang
Panelist
Managing Director, BE Fellows SEA
14:30-15:30
Panel 3: Startup Panel
Building Deep Tech Startups
Susan Schofer
Moderator
Partner, SOSV HAX
Cheri Ackerman Araromi
Panelist
CEO & Co-Founder
Concerto Biosciences
Peter Frischmann
Panelist
CEO & Co-Founder, Sepion Technologies
Myung Kim
Panelist
CEO, Bilix
Ron Yoogun Lee
Panelist
VP, Vueron Technology
15:30-15:45
Break (15 min)
15:45-16:45
Breakout Session 1
Navigating Challenges Faced by Deep-Tech Startups
16:45-17:00
Day 1 Wrap-Up
17:30-19:00
Networking Reception
AUGUST 19, 2026
DAY 2: SCALING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS & INVESTMENT
Exact session times are
subject to change
09:-00-09:30
Check-In
09:30-09:35
Welcome Remarks
09:35-10:35
Panel 4: Ecosystem Panel
Opportunities & Challenges for Going Global
Wes Jackson
Moderator
President and CSO, Valitor
Startup Advisor, Bakar Bio Labs
Arthur Choy
Panelist
Partner, Dentons
Susan Schofer
Panelist
Partner, SOSV HAX
Marianne Wu
Panelist
Venture Partner and Advisor, BEVC
10:35-11:35
Panel 5: Industry Panel
Scaling Up Through Partnerships
Jane Zhang
Moderator
Managing Director, BE Fellows SEA
Michelle Kiang
Panelist
Founder & Managing Partner
MTM Venture Partners
Julie Willey
Panelist
Senior Systems Architect and Technology Incubator, Google
Benjamin (Jaemin) Yu
Panelist
Investment Director, Hyosung Ventures
11:35-12:30
Lunch
12:30-13:30
Panel 6: Investor Panel
Crossing the Chasms from Seed to Exit
Marianne Wu
Moderator
Venture Partner and Advisor, BEVC
Henry Chung
Panelist
Managing Partner, KAIST Venture Investment Holdings
Soonil Chung
Panelist
Head of TMT, Korea Development Bank
Ben Kim
Panelist
Partner, Playground Global
Hyunwoong Kim
Panelist
Principal, Airbus Ventures
13:30-13:35
Break (5 min)
13:35-14:50
Breakout Session 2
Funder/Partner & Founder 1-on-1
14:50-15:00
Closing Remarks
AUGUST 20, 2026
DAY 3: INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM TOUR
Exact session times are
subject to change
09:00-17:00
Site Tour
Curated site visits to startup incubation facilities, innovation hubs, and industry partner communities.