We explored the opportunities and challenges for new businesses in Japan’s LSH sector, gaining valuable insights from Intralink and TMF. These included practical information about Japanese regulations and advice on navigating the local market.
We visited the cutting-edge life hub LINK J and the newly opened Tokyo Innovation Base (TiB). These visits offered a closer look at the physical infrastructure, community, and support systems available to international start-ups and scale-ups seeking to expand into Japan.
A warm welcome by TiB
We concluded the program with a vibrant pitching and networking event at TiB, where the startups had the opportunity to meet stakeholders and explore Japan’s life sciences innovation landscape. In addition to pitches from Dutch startups Amerging, Biotactical, Onera Health and Colab, Mimetas Japan shared reflections on their journey of expanding into the Japanese market. This innovative organ-on-a-chip startup from the Netherlands successfully entered the Japanese market in 2018.
Product demonstration Onera CEO
The result was an energizing and eye-opening day, filled with new connections, fresh perspectives, and new opportunities for future collaboration. We are excited to follow the journey of these ambitious LSH entrepreneurs as they take their next steps in Japan and beyond.
— The StartNL Team: Sonoko, Sosha & Sean