Israel's Top Mobility Startups in Tokyo
Experience Israel's Smart Mobility Innovation in Tokyo
Co-hosted by Honda Xcelerator Ventures, Drive TLV, and the Embassy of Israel in Japan
Join us for an exclusive innovation event focused on smart and sustainable mobility, bringing together cutting-edge Israeli startups and key players from Japan's automotive and energy sectors.
About the Hosts
Drive TLV is Israel’s leading innovation hub for smart mobility and energy technologies. We connect early-stage startups with global industry leaders to accelerate commercialization through strategic partnerships, investments, and pilots.
The Embassy of Israel in Japan is here to foster cooperation and partnerships with the people and government of Japan in the realms of economic affairs, public information, media, culture, science and technology. The State of Israel and Japan has been enjoying a fruitful diplomatic relationship since 1952. The Embassy encourages building bridges between the Israeli and the Japanese Tech ecosystem.
About Our Sponsor:
Honda Xcelerator Ventures is the global Honda program for open innovation and corporate venturing, across North America, Europe, Israel, Japan and Southeast Asia. It is designed for innovators across all stages seeking to transform technology and business.
What to Expect
This dynamic, invitation-only event offers a unique opportunity to:
Explore Israel’s mobility and energy ecosystem through two keynote speakers
Meet and hear from top-tier Israeli startups
Network with leading Japanese corporations in the mobility and energy space
Enjoy Israeli refreshments, including beer, wine, and light bites
Agenda:
14:00 Gathering
14:20 Welcome Remarks - Daniel Kolbar Minister for Economic Affairs, Israel Economic & Trade Mission in Japan / Embassy of Israel
14:35 Keynote presentations
The intersection of AI & Mobility by Dr. Tal Cohen co-Founder of Drive TLV and Next Gear Ventures
The Israel Startup Ecosystem, Kazuhide "Kaz" Kimura, Manager at Honda Innovations, Strategic Investments & Venture Partnerships
15:15 Startup Pitches (Kardome, Monogoto, Nugen, Arbell, Upstream, Vocai)
15:45 Mingling + Refreshments
Venue information will be shared with registered guests only.
We look forward to seeing you in Tokyo!
Information about the startups:
Kardome: Kardome's spatial voice technology, known as "spot-forming," enhances speech recognition, tracks speakers, and operates directly on edge devices. Kardome Mobility software, founded on this technology, is the only technology that captures up to six speakers across three seat rows using a single overhead mic array. It isolates speech, reduces background noise, and accurately identifies the speakers.
Monogoto: Monogoto is enabling a smarter, more connected world through its IoT innovation with its always-on cellular cloud 4G/5G connectivity, NTN satellite networks, and private LTE/5G networks. By providing seamless, secure, and cost-effective device connectivity in over 180 countries and across 550 public networks, Monogoto empowers developers and enterprises to scale IoT solutions effortlessly.
Nugen: Nugen’s solid-state hydrogen technology generates clean energy on demand, enabling supplemental electricity anywhere—urban or remote—without relying on the grid. This scalable and efficient solution simplifies deployment and reduces logistical complexities, while providing safe and abundant energy for several applications in the EV charging, Utility, and Data Center spaces.
Arbell: Arbell Energy significantly increases the efficiency of solar cells through its innovative architecture of nanocrystals, creating lightweight, efficient, and transparent PV solutions. By leveraging simple manufacturing techniques and materials, Arbell Energy reduces costs while delivering cutting-edge solar technology that can be applied on any surface to increase energy absorption.
Upstream: Upstream offers a purpose-built cloud-based cybersecurity and data analytics platform. The platform leverages existing mobility data feeds for multiple use-cases including cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, insurance, business intelligence, data quality validation, and more. Upstream's AutoThreat intelligence, the industry's first mobility-specific threat intelligence and risk assessment solution, Upstream provides unparalleled cybersecurity and data-driven actionable insights, readily available and seamlessly integrated into the customer's environment.
Vocai: Vocai is pioineering on-chip multi-gas sensing technology powered by AI for predictive Battery Lifecycle Management to ensure enhanced safety, performance, and longevity. Vocai’s platform powered by proprietary algorithms delivers precise, AI-driven predictive analytics and advanced real-time battery protection. Their patented CMOS-based multi-gas chip is engineered with thousands of sensors offering high-dimensional data and battery insights.
OASIX: OASIX has developed the first Dual-Thermal™ Energy Storage system, uniquely able to store both heat and cold within the same modular cell. Controlled by its proprietary ThermalGrid OS, the system forecasts and optimizes building operations, orchestrating chillers, heat pumps, and on-site generation for maximum savings and resilience. Compact, fire safe, and designed for over 10,000 cycles, OASIX modules recover waste heat, reduce peak loads, and integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure. With proven two year ROI and 30% to 50% lower operating costs, OASIX turns thermal energy, nearly half of global building demand, into a scalable and profitable resource.