Japan-Singapore Innovation & Space Financing Workshop

Japan-Singapore Innovation & Space Financing Workshop

Proudly co-organised by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Singapore Space & Technology Ltd (SSTL), this workshop will bring together participants from Japan and Singapore’s space ecosystems to foster co-creation and investment opportunities in the evolving space economy. The event will feature panel discussions on co-creation opportunities driven by international collaborations, the global space investment landscape from pre-seed to IPO, and the role of partnerships in advancing space innovation. Attendees will also witness dynamic presentations showcasing cutting-edge solutions from Japanese and Singaporean companies. The workshop provides a platform to explore funding opportunities, foster meaningful collaborations, and deepen connections with Japanese companies.

0:00:00 Greetings
0:01:13 Opening Address by Embassy of Japan in Singapore – H.E. Ishikawa Hiroshi, Ambassador of Japan to Singapore
0:05:22 JAXA presentation on Space Strategy Fund (SSF) – Mr Shingo Maruoka, Advisor to the Director, Business Development & Industrial Relations Department, JAXA
0:15:27 Panel Discussion: Co-Creating the Future: Global Partnerships in Space Innovation (Speakers: Dr. Hiroshi Yamakawa, President, JAXA, Mr. Jonathan Hung, Executive Director, OSTIn, Prof Anupam, International Director, UK Space Agency, Moderator: Mr. Hidetaka Aoki, Partner / Co-Founder and Director, Global Brain)
0:49:43 Pitching by Japanese Company: Ms.Ayano Kido – Director, Archeda
0:56:46 Pitching by Japanese Company: Mr. Kazutaka Kumeno – President and CEO, Satellite Data Services (SDS)
1:03:12 Pitching by Japanese Company: Mr. Kanemoto – CEO, Space Shift
1:10:40 Pitching by Japanese Company: Mr. Kenichi Shimotsuma – Regional Director, Singapore Branch, Sky Perfect JSAT
1:15:47 Pitching by Japanese Company: Mr. Jun Kuramoto, Executive Manager, International Division, Ark Edge Space
1:22:22 Pitching by Japanese Company: Mr. Kohei Kurihara – Manager, Space Business Development Center, MELCO
1:27:19 Pitching by Japanese Company: Mr. Kosei Yamashita – Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Digital Blast
1:33:04 Pitching by Japanese Company: Mr. Masayuki Urata, Senior Manager, JP Business Development Division, ispace
1:38:34 Pitching by Japanese Company: Mr. Go Kuroki, Launch Coordination Manager, Space One
1:46:54 Pitching by Space Business Company: Mr. Christopher Luwanga, Founder, GALAMAD Aerospace
1:52:25 Pitching by Space Business Company: Mr. Clinton Libbey, Managing Director, Kumi Analytics
1:59:30 Pitching by Space Business Company: Mr. Günther Hoffman, Founder, LexaTexer
2:05:49 Pitching by Space Business Company: Mr. Rajan Rajgopal, CEO, Zero-Error Systems
2:14:06 Panel Discussion: From Pre-Seed to IPO: Navigating the Space Investment Landscape (Speakers: Mr. Atsushi Saiki, Executive Fellow, ispace, Mr. Hidetaka Aoki, Partner / Co-Founder and Director, Global Brain, Dr. Mark Shmulevich, Managing Partner, Aloniq & Singapore Space & Technology Ltd, Mr. Luca del Monte, Head of Commercialisation Services Department, ESA, Moderator: Dr. Masami Onoda, Director,International Relations and Research Dept, JAXA)