IPHatch North America: The Startup Launchpad for Deep Tech Innovation

IPHatch North America: Igniting Deep Tech Innovation at Web Summit Vancouver 2026

Mr. Jason Loh, Founder of Piece Future, a Global Intellectual Property Bank from Singapore, announced the launch of IPHatch North America at Web Summit Vancouver 2026. He expressed enthusiasm for the event, having attended Web Summit in Qatar, highlighting Vancouver’s vibrant energy.

IPHatch offers startups access to patents from global corporations, aiding technology development. This includes a five-year incubation program for business growth and global scaling, empowering deep tech companies by leveraging existing intellectual property.

Since its 2017 inception in Singapore, IPHatch expanded significantly across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK, and Qatar. North America marks its twelfth market, demonstrating broad international reach and commitment to global innovation.

The platform has invested in over 100 startups across diverse sectors like digital transformation, AI, healthcare, and agriculture. These ventures create global impact, addressing social issues and contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

IPHatch boasts impressive statistics: 21 cohorts, over 3,000 applications, and a network of 122 global partners. It has commercialized over 350 patents and supported over 105 startups, fostering technological advancement.

Collaborating with major corporations and universities like Casio, Nokia, and Panasonic, IPHatch promotes sustainable innovation. These partners contribute non-commercialized R&D technologies, which Piece Future aims to bring to market via startups.

This initiative empowers startups to utilize these technologies, accelerating their journey to becoming deep tech companies. The North American launch connects local ecosystems with IPHatch’s global network, facilitating cross-border scaling and new market entry.

Non-commercialized IPs are valuable “gems” for startups to differentiate themselves. Current North American portfolios include patents from Denso (a Toyota subsidiary), NEC, and Panasonic, covering cybersecurity, private telepresence robots, AI, and smart hardware.

For specific needs, “Portfolio X” allows startups to request particular IP, which IPHatch will source. The five-year incubation program offers comprehensive support: business expansion, growth strategy, technology roadmapping, IP landscaping, and access to 12 markets.

The program also provides crucial support for fundraising, aiming for successful startup exits. Interested parties should attend upcoming workshops, submit applications, and prepare for a future pitch day. Mr. Loh invited everyone to visit IPHatch.org for more details.