EVENT
April 14—April 17, 2025
US-Singapore Workshop on DeepTech Innovation and Partnerships
ABOUT THE EVENT
Sponsored by the US National Science Foundation (NSF), Northeastern University’s Institute for NanoSystems Innovation (NanoSI), MTM Venture Partners, Enterprise Singapore, and the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Singapore, with A*Star as a supporting partner, will co-organize the US-Singapore Workshop on Deep Tech Innovation and Partnerships, which will be held in Singapore in April 2025.
Deep tech innovations typically require more time and resources to reach market readiness and, as demonstrated in the semiconductor industry, often can only be achieved through international partnerships of companies with complementary capabilities. In this context, the workshop brings together US and Singapore-based stakeholders from government, academia, incubators, and startup companies to:
- Better understand the needs and wants of US & Singapore deep-tech startups
- Review existing government and private-sector programs for deep-tech startups in the US and Singapore: identify strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and opportunities
- Brainstorm new programs that could be created for US and Singapore deep-tech startups
- Share best practices to encourage the formation of deep-tech startups in the US and Singapore
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
April 14—April 17, 2025
LOCATION
Singapore
CONTACT
w.zhang@northeastern.edu
Participants Site
AGENDA
Welcome
Reception
Workshop
Day 1
Workshop
Day 2
Workshop
Day 3
Workshop Co-Chairs
David Horsley
Co-Chair
Professor, Northeastern University
Michelle Kiang
Co-Chair
Founder & Managing Partner
MTM Venture Partners
Sponsor
Organizers
Supporting Partners
APRIL 14
Wild Honey Bugis
200 Middle Rd, #01-00, Singapore 188980
18:00-20:00
Welcome Reception
APRIL 15
KEYNOTE, PANELS, AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Enterprise Singapore Office
230 Victoria Street, Level 9 Bugis Junction Office Tower, Singapore 188024
Exact session times are
subject to change
08:30-08:45
Registration
08:45-09:00
Group Photo Taking
09:00-09:20
Opening Remarks (20 min)
Conference Co-chairs
Managing Director, Enterprise Singapore
Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy in Singapore
09:20-10:15
Startup Intros &
All Attendees Meet-and-Greet
(55 min)
10:15-10:45
Keynote
Introduction by Michelle Kiang
Etosha Cave
Co-Founder and CSO
Twelve
10:45-11:00
Break (15 min)
11:00-12:30
Panel 1: Government Panel
Catalyzing Deep Tech Spinoffs
David Horsley
Moderator
Co-Director, Institute for NanoSystems Innovation, Northeastern University
Jaime Camelio
Panelist
I-Corps Program Director, NSF
Sophia Ng
Panelist
Executive Director, Startup Ecosystem Division, Enterprise Singapore
Elizabeth Heng
Panelist
Senior Director, Strategy, NRF
Dr Yeo Su Ling
Panelist
Director, Venture Creation and Growth, Innovation & Enterprise Group, A*STAR
12:30- 13:30
Lunch
13:30-14:30
Panel 2: Venture Builder Panel
Going Deep on Deep Tech
Michelle Kiang
Moderator
Founder and Managing Partner, MTM Venture Partners
Cyrus Wadia
Panelist
CEO, Activate
Jeremy Alberga
Panelist
COO, Bakar Climate and Bio Labs
Jane Zhang
Panelist
Head of Southeast Asia/Singapore, Fellows, Breakthrough Energy
Luuk Eliens
Panelist
Founding Managing Partner, Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance
Peter Lim
Panelist
Partner, XORA
14:30-15:30
Breakout Session 1
Bridging the Gap – from Academia to Startup
15:30-15:45
Break (15 min)
15:45-16:45
Breakout Session 2
Navigating the Challenges Faced by Deep-Tech Startups
16:45-17:00
Day 1 Wrap-up
18:00-20:00
Networking Reception
PARKROYAL on Beach Road Grand Ballroom 1
7500 Beach Rd, Singapore 199591
APRIL 16
PANELS, HACKATHON, AND TECHNICAL SITE TOURS
A*STAR Multipurpose Hall
2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis Level 1 Multi-Purpose Hall 1, Singapore 138634
Exact session times are
subject to change
09:15-09:30
Registration
09:30-9:50
Welcome Remarks and Keynote
Introduction by Michelle Kiang
Russell Tham
Head of Emerging Technologies, Temasek
09:50-10:50
Panel 3: Ecosystem Panel
Opportunities & Challenges for Going Global
Christie Chung
Moderator
Executive Director, The Mills Institute at Northeastern University
Richard Curtin
Panelist
Managing Partner, Silicon Catalyst
Wayne Soh
Panelist
Head of Singapore and VP of Investments APAC, Plug and Play
Cyril Ebersweiler
Panelist
General Partner, SOSV
Dr Ho Chaw Sing
Panelist
CEO, National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC)
Bernice Tay
Panelist
Director (Global Innovation Network), Enterprise Singapore
10:50-11:50
Panel 4: Startup Panel
Building Deep Tech Startups
Sarah Morrill
Moderator
VP, Strategy, Activate
Kazu Nishioka
Panelist
CEO and Co-Founder, Sun Metalon
Raghav Narayan
Panelist
CEO, Aprisium
Dr Kenneth Lee
Panelist
Chief Scientist, New Silicon Corp
Marissa Beatty
Panelist
CEO, Turnover Labs
11:50-12:00
Break (10 min)
12:00-12:45
Shark Tank Team Competition
Deep Tech International Partnerships Hackathon
12:45-13:30
Lunch + A*STAR Exhibit
14:10-14:55
Tour of LaunchPad @ One North
14:55-15:45
Depart for Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech)
5 Cleantech Loop #01-01, CleanTech Two Block B, Singapore 636732
15:45-18:30
Tour of Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) and The Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC)
The Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) develops high-value manufacturing technology and human capital to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore’s manufacturing industry. It collaborates with various multinational and local companies in the fields of precision engineering, MedTech, aerospace, automotive, marine, oil & gas, electronics, semiconductors, logistics, and other sectors. We are committed to serving the manufacturing industry through the development of industrial, intellectual, and human capital.
The Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) is a contemporary platform built upon strong public-private partnerships to translate research into industry applications. It is led by the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR), in partnership with the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore). The ARTC is located at Singapore’s first eco-business park, JTC CleanTech Park, which is based at the Jurong Innovation District. By providing a collaborative platform that brings together industry players, public sector research institutes, and academia, ARTC bridges technological gaps in the adoption of advanced manufacturing and remanufacturing processes.
APRIL 17
PANELS AND OFFICE HOURS
Enterprise Singapore Office
Level 9 Singapore Room, Bugis Junction Office Tower, Singapore 188024
Exact session times are
subject to change
08:45-09:00
Registration
09:00-9:10
Welcome Remarks
09:10-10:10
Panel 5: Industry Panel
Scaling-up thru Partnerships
Peter Chu
Moderator
Former Chairman, Monte Jade West Science and Technology Association
Dr. Wong Loke Yuen
Panelist
Senior Director, Applied Materials
Andreja Erbes
Panelist
Director, Technology Scouting and R&D Partnerships, ST Microelectronics
Matt Stanelos
Panelist
Country Representative Singapore & Director On Site Services SE Asia, Veolia Southeast Asia
Khoo Teng Lip
Panelist
Head, ST Engineering Ventures
Eric Phua
Panelist
Principal Technology Secretary, Nanofilm Technologies International Ltd
10:10-11:10
Panel 6: Investor Panel
Crossing the Chasms from Seed to Exit
Andrew Hsieh
Moderator
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Liminal Insights
Kabir Narang
Panelist
Founding General Partner, B Capital
Aditya Mathur
Panelist
Managing Director, Elev8 VC
Rahul Meka
Panelist
Senior Associate, Playground Global
Kiran Mysore
Panelist
Principal, UTEC
11:10-11:20
Break (10 min)
11:20 – 12:20
Funder & Partner Office Hour
1 on 1 meetings with US and SG startups
12:30-13:30
Closing Remarks & Lunch
15:25-16:00
Depart for Institute of Microelectronics (IME)
Synthesis, 6 Fusionopolis Wy, Singapore 138636
16:00 – 17:30
Tour of Institute of Microelectronics (IME)
A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is a leading research institute under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). It accelerates innovation in areas such as advanced packaging, PiezoMEMS, SiC, RF/mmWave GaN, photonics, sensors and circuit design. By offering comprehensive R&D solutions and providing access to state-of-the-art technologies, A*STAR IME enables its partners and customers to commercialize differentiated products and contribute to the growth of Singapore’s semiconductor industry.
IME’s in-house cleanroom spans 3,000m² of Class-10 facilities, equipped with industry-standard 200mm and 300mm wafer processing equipment. It is supported by metrology, assembly, material characterization, and electrical characterization, which enables world-class research in advanced packaging, piezo MEMS, photonics flat optics, and wide bandgap semiconductors. The cleanroom tour offers an exclusive opportunity to explore both IME’s 300mm cleanroom and the National GaN Technology Centre’s cleanroom.