On Thursday, November 13, 2025, the Triple Ring Innovation Center will become the epicenter of U.S.-Japan healthcare collaboration, hosting the highly anticipated Reverse Pitch: U.S. – Japan Healthcare Connection.
Co-hosted with the Japan Society of Northern California, this event serves as a high-impact follow-up to the U.S.–Japan Innovation Forum in Tokyo. It’s designed to accelerate innovation by replacing traditional pitches with strategic presentations, ensuring high-value connections between global enterprise and frontier technology.
The Premise : Flipping the Script for Strategic Alignment
Forget the standard startup pitch deck. The Reverse Pitch model deliberately flips the script. Instead of startups seeking funding, a select group of Japan’s leading corporations will step up to the podium to present their:
🗓️ Reverse Pitch: U.S. – Japan Healthcare Connection
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Triple Ring Innovation Center, Newark, CA
The Participants: A Gathering of Global Powerhouses
The capacity crowd of 110+ attendees will include an incredible cross-section of the global healthcare and technology landscape, ensuring every conversation is high-value.
Japanese Corporate Presenters
The roster of participating Japanese corporations features industry giants spanning life sciences, medtech, and high-tech manufacturing. Their presence underscores a strong commitment to engaging with cutting-edge U.S. innovation.
Sectors
Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals: Astellas, Sumitomo Bakelite, Teijin Pharma, Mitsui Chemicals, Nissan Chemicals
Medtech/Diagnostics: Asahi Kasei, Fujifilm, Hitachi, Nipro, Niterra, Olympus, Ricoh, Sysmex, Terumo, Toshiba
Technology/Venture: Hamamatsu, Yamaha Ventures
San Francisco Bay Area Innovation Ecosystem
Attending the event will be leaders from the Bay Area’s most influential startup accelerators, incubators, and venture firms, representing the Who’s-Who of healthcare innovation.
- Venture/Investor Groups: Keiretsu Forum, Life Science Angels, Y Combinator
- Startup Programs: Berkeley SkyDeck, IndieBio, MBio
- Ecosystem Partners: Fogarty Institute, Rosenman Institute, Stanford SPARK
Triple Ring’s Role: Curators and Catalysts
At Triple Ring Technologies, we are more than just the hosts—we are the curators and catalysts for this collaboration. Our role in this high-stakes meeting is integral to its success.
- Bridging the Gap: With deep expertise in both Silicon Valley’s innovation engine and long-standing relationships in Japan, Triple Ring is uniquely positioned to translate enterprise challenges into actionable innovation opportunities.
- Always be Learning: This event perfectly embodies a fusion philosophy—the deliberate convergence of diverse technical disciplines, market perspectives, and global strategies. We believe that true breakthroughs happen at the intersection of these forces.
- Active Dealmakers: We take an active role as dealmaker and ecosystem builder, helping to identify and facilitate the initial connections that will spark real opportunities for shared growth between these two distinct but complementary economies.
To set up a meeting with our team during the event, connect with us here. Hope to see you at our Triple Ring Technology headquarters!
