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Deeptech in Motion: From Discovery to Scale
Turning Breakthrough Research into Global Ventures
Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
at Havana Room

What does it take to transform breakthrough research into companies that shape global industries? Join leading founders, investors, and innovation leaders for a conversation on how deep-tech discoveries move from the lab into scalable ventures that attract capital, build markets, and deliver real-world impact. This curated panel—hosted by One Way Ventures in partnership with Korea Institute of Science and Technology—brings together voices from academia, venture creation, and industry to explore the path from scientific discovery to global enterprise. Expect insights into commercialization, venture building, and the global partnerships required to scale deep-tech innovation.

This session will welcome a curated international audience of venture investors, banks, government representatives, and deep-tech founders visiting from across the U.S. and Asia.

Featuring: 

  • Prof. Yet-Ming Chiang (MIT) — Serial entrepreneur whose ventures, including A123 Systems and Form Energy, have collectively raised ~$2.5B
  • Seonghoon Woo (Founder & CEO, Amogy) — MIT PhD; building an ammonia-to-power platform company that has raised $300M+
  • Johannes Fruehauf (Founder & CEO, BioLabs; Chairman, LabCentral)
  • Jaspaul Paul Singh (Co-Founder & CEO, Interon) — KIST-sponsored biotech founder

Speakers

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Yet-ming Chang
Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT
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Seonghoon Woo
CEO
Amogy
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Johannes Fruehauf
Founder & Chairman
Biolabs, LabCentral
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Jaspaul Singh
CEO & Co-Founder
Interon
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Sabrina Yang
Vice President, Global Initiatives at Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering
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Rhie Lim
Partner, Global Strategy
One Way Ventures