Deep Tech Startups

SPACE WALKER is a Japanese aerospace company developing reusable winged rockets and related space transportation technology. It draws on engineering leadership from Japan's heavy-industry and aerospace sector.

2 investors

UNIVRS develops and operates VR content that enables users to experience immersive virtual worlds with complete freedom over their appearance, location, and actions. The company creates VR experiences where users can become their ideal self or "HERO" through virtual embodiment.

2 investors

PNT Where is a real estate technology platform that uses satellite data and AI to identify and visualize property values on Earth, with a long-term vision of extending real estate exploration to Mars. The company transforms property sourcing from experience-based analog methods into accessible technology for the 99% of underdeveloped real estate markets.

2 investors

Yanekara is a University of Tokyo deeptech startup working at the intersection of technology and energy, cloud-controlling distributed power sources such as EVs, batteries, and heat-pump water heaters across homes and offices to form a networked virtual power plant. It develops home battery storage systems and EV charging controllers for commercial vehicles.

2 investors

ZenmuTech develops data security software using proprietary secret-sharing and data obfuscation technology to prevent information leakage. The company offers solutions like ZENMU Virtual Drive and QueryAhead for enterprises seeking security without compromising usability.

2 investors

Asilla develops behavior-recognition AI that analyzes human movement from surveillance cameras, drones, and robots to predict actions, help prevent incidents and accidents, and optimize facility operations. Its offerings include a foot-traffic data platform used in commercial facilities in Japan.

2 investors

Wavelet develops vibration-based monitoring systems using ultra-compact seismic sources (PASS) for carbon dioxide storage sites, geothermal development, and energy resource exploration. The technology enables continuous monitoring of subsurface conditions to detect CO2 leakage and support Japan's carbon neutrality goals by 2050.

2 investors

A*Quantum provides "AQCloud," a quantum computing–based AI cloud service with applications for vehicle dispatch/delivery routing, sales activity, and workforce shift scheduling. The company works with enterprises and public bodies in Japan on optimization projects such as aircraft maintenance planning for JAL.

2 investors

Green Chemical (株式会社グリーンケミカル) is a Japanese deep-tech chemistry startup working in the GX (green transformation) and nanotechnology field. It develops chemical materials and conducts R&D, and has been selected for NEDO's deep-tech startup support program.

2 investors

Silvacompass develops software applications and provides business support services for the healthcare and senior care sectors, alongside big data collection and analysis capabilities.

2 investors

TIER IV (Tier4) develops open-source autonomous driving software and platforms, centered on the "Autoware" self-driving operating system, and works to build an open ecosystem for autonomous mobility. The Japan-based company partners with governments, local municipalities, automakers, and suppliers to bring self-driving technology into real-world use.

2 investors

Hibot develops robotics solutions for infrastructure inspection and maintenance, with a focus on automating dangerous and demanding tasks that are unsafe for human workers. The company specializes in 3D applications including inspection, maintenance, and tasks in hazardous environments.

2 investors

Kabushiki Kaisha PhoenixBio is a Japanese biotechnology company established in 2002. It operates subsidiaries in the United States, including PhoenixBio USA Corporation and CMHL Consortium LLC.

2 investors

Ribomic is a company with a U.S. subsidiary engaged in research and development, including pharmaceutical and research-ethics-related activities. The page describes its compliance program, ethics committee, employee training, whistleblower hotline, and management of public research funding.

2 investors

Reborna Biosciences is a Japanese biotech company that researches and develops RNA-targeting small-molecule drugs for hereditary rare diseases. Founded in 2018, it operates from the Shonan iPark research campus.

2 investors

REVORN develops AI systems that identify, analyze, and generate scents using machine learning and sensor technology. The company serves food, manufacturing, and quality control industries with applications in odor detection, aroma recommendations, and sensory evaluation.

2 investors

Volant Aerotech develops electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for advanced air mobility, offering its VE25-100 model for passenger transport, low-altitude sightseeing, public services, and air logistics. The aircraft uses an eight-motor redundant power system and has completed China's first manned test flight and manned transition flight.

2 investors

Moais develops deep learning–based 2D and 3D markerless posture recognition technology that can identify human motion in difficult video conditions such as blurred, backlit, or twisted footage. The technology works with single or multiple cameras and is built on an in-house pipeline for data collection, processing, model development, and optimization.

1 investor

Apollon develops needle-free continuous glucose monitors for diabetes care using Raman spectroscopy-based optical sensing. Its wearable device, MOGLU, targets non-invasive glucose measurement and is being developed by teams in Boston and Seoul.

1 investor

Wavedeck (웨이브덱) applies AI to sound technologies — including voice, audio engineering, and sound effects — to produce natural-sounding audio. It operates an AI voice platform that lets users generate, register, use, and trade voices.

1 investor

JJ&Companies is a global engineering company building AI- and automation-based integrated systems for marine ecology, fire safety, and the energy industry. It applies marine engineering and process control expertise to deliver ocean-focused solutions in areas such as LNG, aquaculture, and fire safety.

1 investor

ZETIC builds the software layer between an AI model and the hardware it runs on, measuring and optimizing on-device AI workloads for phones, robots, wearables, and embedded systems. It serves product teams deploying inference on real hardware, spanning mobile apps and physical/robotic systems.

1 investor

Cognica builds a PostgreSQL-compatible database engine that unifies relational (SQL), text search, vector similarity search, and graph queries into a single execution model, optimizer, and storage layer based on a unified query algebra. The company grounds its work in published research, including a Bayesian BM25 scoring method and a copy-and-patch JIT compiler, targeting developers and data infrastructure use cases.

1 investor

Tesollo develops multi-jointed robotic grippers and five-fingered humanoid robot hands featuring independent joint control, real-time feedback, and built-in grasping algorithms for precise manipulation. Its products serve manufacturers and system integration companies.

1 investor