Four Deep-Tech Startups Selected for Yokohama City’s “YOKOHAMA GO GLOBAL PROJECT 2026” to Exhibit at SWITCH 2026 in Singapore
Showcasing cutting-edge technologies from October 27–29, followed by targeted business visits on October 30
SINGAPORE / TOKYO — October 2026 — Leave a Nest Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Yukihiro Maru) will showcase four leading Japanese deep-tech startups at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2026, held from October 27 (Tue) to 29 (Thu), 2026, in Singapore. This initiative is driven under the framework of Yokohama City’s “YOKOHAMA GO GLOBAL PROJECT 2026 Startup Overseas Expansion Program.”
The four exhibiting deep-tech startups are BallWave Inc., Minato Rocket, UNTRACKED Inc., and WILLTEX Co., Ltd.
Through this initiative, Leave a Nest aims to promote the proprietary technologies and R&D achievements of these startups to international markets, creating strategic touchpoints with corporations, research institutes, and business partners in Singapore and across Southeast Asia to accelerate their global expansion.
Furthermore, on October 30 (Fri), following the exhibition, targeted business visits to local companies will take place to discuss concrete business partnerships and collaborative opportunities.
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About Yokohama City’s Overseas Expansion Support Project
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“YOKOHAMA GO GLOBAL PROJECT 2026” is a startup global expansion support program promoted by the City of Yokohama.
By leveraging its extensive ecosystem and network of researchers, corporations, and startups across Japan and Southeast Asia—supported by local subsidiaries in Singapore. We can further support interested startups to expand to Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam from Singapore. Leave a Nest bridges the gap between deep-tech solutions and local industry needs to create new business opportunities.
At SWITCH 2026, Leave a Nest will go beyond technological exhibition to actively engage with local partners, understand regional market demands, and identify opportunities for joint development and international expansion. The follow-up company visits on October 30 will serve to transition event connections into tangible business collaborations.
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Exhibiting Startups
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- BallWave Inc.
A deep-tech spin-off from Tohoku University developing ultra-compact, high-speed, and high-sensitivity gas and trace-moisture sensors using its proprietary “Ball SAW Sensor” technology.
Website: https://www.ballwave.jp/
- Minato Rocket
A space-tech startup aiming to deliver safe, low-cost, and high-frequency satellite launch transport services utilizing non-explosive hybrid rocket technologies.
Website: https://minatorocket.com/
- UNTRACKED Inc.
A startup originating from Yokohama National University that utilizes proprietary bio-signal analysis and AI to develop “StA²BLE,” a compact device capable of visualizing fall risks in seconds.
Website: https://untracked.co.jp/
- WILLTEX Co., Ltd.
A smart textile innovator that merges fibers with electronic technology through its proprietary material “EXFIBERS,” driving the real-world deployment of next-generation textiles with built-in heating and sensing capabilities.
Website: https://www.willtex.co.jp/
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SWITCH 2026 Exhibition Overview
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– Event Name: Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2026
– Dates: October 27 (Tue) – October 29 (Thu), 2026
– Location: Singapore
– Booth Number: N03
– Exhibiting Companies: BallWave Inc., Minato Rocket, UNTRACKED Inc.,
WILLTEX Co., Ltd.
SWITCH brings together global startups, industry leaders, investors, and research institutions to explore groundbreaking technologies and co-creation opportunities. Through this platform, Leave a Nest remains committed to advancing the social implementation of R&D outcomes and fostering cross-border innovation between Japan and Southeast Asia.
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Related Links
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– YOKOHAMA GO GLOBAL PROJECT 2026: https://gbp.lne.st/3278/
– SWITCH Official Website: https://www.switchsg.org/
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Media & Business Inquiries
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Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.
Attn: Jindo, Tanami, Akinaga
Email: [email protected]