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Bridging Life Science Innovation: Navigating the Japanese Ecosystem & Cross-Border Pitch Showcase is a transpacific life sciences forum designed to strengthen collaboration between Japan & the United States.
The event will feature a presentations highlighting Japan's regulatory & public funding landscape, including initiatives led by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), Japan Agency for Medical Research & Development (AMED), & Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). Presenters will share insights into regulatory pathways, clinical development, & government-supported R&D programs, offering practical guidance for companies & researchers interested in engaging with Japan's life science market.
In addition, the event will host a cross-border startup pitch showcase, featuring selected early- to growth-stage startups from Japan & the U.S. across areas such as digital health, biotechnology, therapeutics, & medical technology.
Timeline of Event:
* Doors open at 12:30PM. The event will start PROMPTLY at 1:00PM.
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM
Opening Remarks
JETRO New York
1:05 PM - 1:20 PM
Joint Presentation from PMDA, AMED, & JETRO
Cross-Border Startup Pitches + Discussion
1:20 PM - 1:35 PM
Strand Therapeutics
Tasuku Kitada, Co-founder, President & Head of R&D
1:35 PM - 1:50 PM
Agnos Therapeutics
Carter Cliff, CEO
Christina McNerney, Head of R&D
1:50 PM - 2:05 PM
Yobo Health
Ken Kobayashi, CEO & Co-founder
2:05 PM - 2:20 PM
Ubie
Kota Kubo, Co-founder/CEO
2:20 PM - 3:00 PM
Networking
This session aims to highlight emerging innovations while fostering connections with industry partners, investors, research institutions, & service providers.
By bringing together policymakers, investors, industry leaders, startups, & ecosystem stakeholders, this event seeks to bridge regulatory understanding & entrepreneurial innovation, facilitate meaningful dialogue, & create new opportunities for collaboration in the global bioscience landscape.
*This event will be limited to 80 participants.
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