[Jan16/Symposium and Meetup/Networking Event] Summary of Case Study 2 (Climate Action)
- 2025.03.12
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Case Study 2. Deep-tech Startups for CLIMATE ACTION
*Moderator: Ms. Renuka Sena, CEO, Proficeo
Ms. Ma Xin Wen, CBDO, ADA Biotech, Malaysia
Ms. Thi Chau Anh NGUYEN, Growth Manager, Graphenel, Viet Nam
Ms. Zhongyu ZHANG, Head of business development strategy, HOREN, China
Mr. Tanyakorn MUANGNAPOH, CEO, Nano Coating Tech, Thailand
Mr. Ryan D. CORPUZ, CEO, Nanolabs, Philippines
Ms. Zin Mie Mie Aung, Project Manager, RecyGlo, Myanmar
Panel Discussion
Q. What policies could help customers adopt your product?
A. [ADA Biotech] Raising awareness of the product’s solutions and providing expertise on eco-friendly products is essential.
[Graphenel] Government carbon neutrality goals can motivate companies to adopt eco-friendly solutions.
[HOREN] Policies for environmentally friendly solutions drove companies to shift their products. Governments could provide finance programs to accelerate adoption.
Nano Coating Tech] Government policy support, R&D, and infrastructure funding are needed, along with collaboration among startups.
[RecyGlo] Government policy and financial support are necessary, as well as international cooperation.
[NanoLabs] Establishing nano technology centers and providing education can help increase awareness of nano technology. More funding is needed for startups. Governments could establish connections for international collaboration.
Q. In which area is blended finance most needed?
A. Blended finance is most crucial during the R&D stage. At this stage, a combination of government funding, philanthropic grants, and equity investment is required. In particular, linking government support with private investment is essential during the early phase between technology development and commercialization.
Q. How did you start your deep-tech startup?
A. [Horen] Started with the goal of building a revenue-generating business, while developing technology along the way.
[Nano Coating Tech] Started as a government researcher aiming to solve customer problems through a deep-tech startup.
[NanoLabs] Began out of a passion for nano technology and went through multiple business pivots.
Q. Why is it difficult for deep-tech startups to secure bank loans?
A. Banks tend to avoid technological risks, so policies that enable venture capital investment to be used as collateral are necessary.
Q. Why is patent and trademark protection important?
A. [HOREN] Design patents help prevent competitors from copying innovations.
[Graphenel] Patents are important to demonstrate that our technologies are validated for the customer and investors.
[ADA Biotech] Our trademark is important for building our brand identity.
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*Moderator: Ms. Renuka Sena, CEO, Proficeo
Ms. Ma Xin Wen, CBDO, ADA Biotech, Malaysia
Ms. Thi Chau Anh NGUYEN, Growth Manager, Graphenel, Viet Nam
Ms. Zhongyu ZHANG, Head of business development strategy, HOREN, China
Mr. Tanyakorn MUANGNAPOH, CEO, Nano Coating Tech, Thailand
Mr. Ryan D. CORPUZ, CEO, Nanolabs, Philippines
Ms. Zin Mie Mie Aung, Project Manager, RecyGlo, Myanmar
Panel Discussion
Q. What policies could help customers adopt your product?
A. [ADA Biotech] Raising awareness of the product’s solutions and providing expertise on eco-friendly products is essential.
[Graphenel] Government carbon neutrality goals can motivate companies to adopt eco-friendly solutions.
[HOREN] Policies for environmentally friendly solutions drove companies to shift their products. Governments could provide finance programs to accelerate adoption.
Nano Coating Tech] Government policy support, R&D, and infrastructure funding are needed, along with collaboration among startups.
[RecyGlo] Government policy and financial support are necessary, as well as international cooperation.
[NanoLabs] Establishing nano technology centers and providing education can help increase awareness of nano technology. More funding is needed for startups. Governments could establish connections for international collaboration.
Q. In which area is blended finance most needed?
A. Blended finance is most crucial during the R&D stage. At this stage, a combination of government funding, philanthropic grants, and equity investment is required. In particular, linking government support with private investment is essential during the early phase between technology development and commercialization.
Q. How did you start your deep-tech startup?
A. [Horen] Started with the goal of building a revenue-generating business, while developing technology along the way.
[Nano Coating Tech] Started as a government researcher aiming to solve customer problems through a deep-tech startup.
[NanoLabs] Began out of a passion for nano technology and went through multiple business pivots.
Q. Why is it difficult for deep-tech startups to secure bank loans?
A. Banks tend to avoid technological risks, so policies that enable venture capital investment to be used as collateral are necessary.
Q. Why is patent and trademark protection important?
A. [HOREN] Design patents help prevent competitors from copying innovations.
[Graphenel] Patents are important to demonstrate that our technologies are validated for the customer and investors.
[ADA Biotech] Our trademark is important for building our brand identity.
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