Life Sciences
Osaka is a leading center for life sciences, with a strong base in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. The city hosts major pharmaceutical companies and research institutions, making it a top destination globally for drug discovery and regenerative medicine.
Breakthroughs Begin in Osaka

OIH & AstraZeneca: Innovation Networks

Osaka Innovation Hub (OIH) has joined AstraZeneca’s open innovation network, i2.JP, to boost international collaboration....
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MedTech Actuator & Osaka: Global Startup Programs

Medtech Actuator have collaborated with the Osaka Headquarters of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Osaka Business Developm...
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The Perfect Petri Dish for Life Sciences

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Over 50 wet lab facilities for R&D, with seed funding ready and waiting to be put to practical use.
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With 22.6% of pharmaceutical production and 28.3% of over-the-counter drug production, the Kansai region accounts for a large share of Japan's pharmaceutical and medical industries.
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Nurturing the next generation of medical personnel, Kansai has 24 universities of medicine and pharmacology which enroll 26,000 students.
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Life Sciences Startups
GramEye

GramEye provides the world’s first AI medical device employing AI and robotics technology to improve gram stains—a type of infectious disease test.

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C4U

C4U is a biotech spinout originating from The University of Osaka that aims to develop new gene therapy methods a​nd apply them to a wide range of industries using CRISPR-Cas3.

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