On February 27, a special networking opportunity was organized at the Swiss Ambassador’s residence alongside the City-Tech.Tokyo exhibition. The event featured Swiss excellence represented by the startups Flyability and ZESST by Almatech, and the innovation park ecosystem Switzerland Innovation that were exhibiting at the Swisstech booth at City-Tech.Tokyo. 50 selected representatives from Japanese media, academia, industry, venture capitalists, government and other stakeholders attended on this occasion.
The event was opened by its host Dr. Andreas Baum, Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan, and moderated by Ms. Kyoko Marumo Suzuki, Head of the Science & Technology Office Tokyo. Mr. Niels Delore of Flyability opened the presentation part and impressed the guests with a demonstration of the high-tech indoor inspection drone Elios 3. ZESST by Almatech showcased a novel model of their hydrogen-powered and zero-emission ferry. Furthermore, Ms. Yumiko Misaki of ZESST introduced ambitious plans for the commercial use of the sustainable ship during the upcoming Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai. The last presentation was given by Mr. Toshihiro Matsuda of the Swiss Business Hub Japan who represented Switzerland Innovation – a unique ecosystem consisting of six innovation parks throughout the country.
After the presentations, Dr. Felix Moesner, Consul of the Swiss Consulate in Osaka and CEO of Swissnex in Japan, gave a short speech and a toast. The speakers engaged in lively discussions with the audience during the networking dinner.
The Swisstech booth at City-Tech.Tokyo was organized by the Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka, Swissnex in Japan in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland. Both the booth and the networking dinner were organized as part of the Embassy’s Vitality.Swiss campaign on the road to the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.
City-Tech.Tokyo is an initiative of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government held in its first edition on February 27 and 28, 2023. The exhibition pursues the goal to create a sustainable society through open innovation by bringing together domestic and international startups, showcasing new solutions and products for smart cities.
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City-Tech.Tokyo at Swiss Ambassador's Residence
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Flyability
Flyability
Flyability builds indoor drone solutions for the inspection and exploration of indoor, inaccessible and confined spaces. By allowing drones to be used safely inside buildings, it enables industrial companies and professionals to reduce downtime, inspection cost and risk to workers.
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ZESST by Almatech
ZESST by Almatech
The ecological transition to maritime e-transport is underway: ZESST by Almatech produces Zero Emission Speed ShutTles that are fast hydrogen-powered ferries flying on smart hydrofoils. Not only are ZESST vessels zero emission, fast, silent and comfortable but they also offer costs of ownership over their lifetime lower than fossil fuel fast ferries. The startup combines several cutting-edge technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells, high density batteries, smart hydrofoils and ultra-compact submarine propulsion.
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Switzerland Innovation
Switzerland Innovation
Switzerland Innovation, the Swiss innovation park, is facilitating collaborations for companies, startups, and universities to find solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Together with its partners, Switzerland Innovation forms an ecosystem accelerating the transformation of research results into marketable products and services.
