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Last update:June 6, 2025
The Kansai region has a high concentration of universities and research institutions that carry out advanced research and development, as well as companies that manufacture pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and it has formed a large-scale life science network through collaboration between industry, academia, and government.
In this booklet, we focus on three fields in which Kansai has particular strengths: regenerative medicine, medical device, and biomanufacturing, and introduce the bases, facilities, and research institutes in each field.
We hope you will find this booklet useful as an introduction to the characteristics of the life science field in Kansai.
English *Updated in June 2025!
Japanese New!
Contens | Details | |
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Introduction | -Global trends in the life sciences sector and the current situation in Japan | |
1 | Characteristics of the Life Science Field in Kansai | -Strengths of Kansai in the life sciences field -Kansai aiming to lead the world in the bio sector -EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and biotechnology |
2 | Regenerative Medicine Field | -Strengths and networks of regenerative medicine in Kansai -Regenerative medicine facility map -Facilities and initiatives for major regenerative medicine -Projects for regenerative medicine |
3 | Medical Device Field | -Strengths and networks in the medical device field in the Kansai region -Efforts by supporting organizations to support the medical device field -Case Study of Manufacturing Companies Active in the Medical Device Field |
4 | Bio-manufacturing Field | -The landscape of Bio-manufacturing -Bio-manufacturing industry in Kansai -Bio-manufacturing hubs in Kansai collaborating with industry and academia -Expected advanced bio-manufacturing projects -Main startups in Kansai engaged in bio-manufacturing |
5 | Incubation and Lab Facilities for Life Science | -Incubation and lab facilities in Kansai that can be utilized for life science businesses |
6 | Case Study of Foreign Companies in Kansai | -asap Lange Japan Co., Ltd. -DOLA Co., Ltd., -MedTech Actuator LLC |
7 | Comprehensive Support | -Support systems for foreign investment -Main business matching & pitch events in Kansai -Information related to investment in Japan |
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kansai Bureau
International Investment Promotion Division
Address: 1-5-44 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8535
Phone:+81-6-6966-6033
E-Mail:bzl-invest-japan-kansai[atmark]meti.go.jp
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