Updated on 12 October 2026
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At CIC Catalyst, we’re proud to support CityTech startups from Tokyo bridging the gap between AI and real-world spaces, through our Global CityTech Bridge program, funded by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government:
The cohort description: https://airtable.com/appP2IkOJIJHlhov3/shru78EAZTGBUp319
🔹Asilla:
Transforming existing surveillance infrastructure using proprietary behavior-recognition AI. Their technology enables real-time anomaly detection, automated security, and deep spatial analytics for safer physical spaces.
🔹Pirika
Scaling environmental action through computer vision. Pirika’s "Takanome" AI analyzes visual data from smartphones and vehicles to map, quantify, and track litter distribution patterns for smart cities and enterprises.
🔹KK Generation
Modernizing construction workflows. Their specialized AI platform automates 2D drawing analysis, BIM conversions, quantity estimation, and document management—significantly cutting friction in AEC projects.
🔹Nefront
Connecting physical structures directly to digital intelligence. Nefront’s AR and AI spatial solutions (IndooAR & Filefront) seamlessly bridge indoor locations with active building blueprints and maintenance records.
🔹Kanju Tech
Deploys edge-native "Physical AI" powered by Adaptive Spiking Neural Networks (ASNNs) to deliver energy-efficient, on-device real-time optimization and adaptive control for industrial HVAC systems, cooling towers, and data center thermal management.
🤝 Interested in meeting them in Singapore between 26-29 of Oct? Send me a message to connect!
Organisation
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Partnership
- Seeking
- Cybersecurity
- Internet of Things
- Technology & Solutions
- Artificial Intelligence
- Quantum Tech and Quantum Engineering
Albert Ching
CTO at i-Sprint Innovations Pte Ltd
Partnership
- Seeking
- Food Tech
- Cybersecurity
- Consumer Goods
- Consumer Services
- Health Care Equipment
- Technology & Solutions
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Albert Ching
CTO at i-Sprint Innovations Pte Ltd
Partnership
Pilot partners for AI litter monitoring
- Seeking
- Real Estate
- Circular Economy
- Government, Public Sector
- Business & Market Partnerships
Takayuki Murakoshi
COO and Board Director at Pirika, Inc.
Tokyo