More than ever, coordinated international efforts have the potential to develop technologies that tackle global health issues. In recent years, Japanese health officials have outlined their strategies to promote international cooperation, including around the regulation of medical devices. However, barriers still exist, which may delay regulatory approvals and adoption in both countries and slow the spread of life-saving technology. Join us for a conversation where we explore how medical device companies can develop new technology that serves populations around the world and overcomes differences in healthcare systems and cultures of care between the US and Japan.

Japan is a super-aged society with nearly 30% of its population aged 65 or older. However, the US population is aging quickly too. The number of Americans ages 65 and older is predicted to double in the next 40 years, reaching 80 million by 2040. In both the US and Japan, new healthcare technologies are being developed to help the elderly live longer and healthier lives. Learn about the latest technologies from the US and Japan, which are poised to address the health needs of older adults.

The Japan External Trade Organization, in partnership with the Japan Desk at the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), will host a pitch event for high potential biotech and healthcare startups. The pitch event culminates a four-month long Startup City Acceleration Program 2021 boot camp hosted by the Japan Desk at CIC. Ten startups focused on technologies related to oncology, cardiovascular medicine, gene therapy, and stem cell technology will pitch to showcase the latest innovations from Japan. The startups will receive feedback from a panel of local experts from the Boston area. Meet the judges Ken Horne, Remiges Ventures Geraldine Paulus, MPM Capital Anton Xavier, Silicon Valley Bank Meet the pitchers Fumihiro Sugawa, aceRNA Hiroki Otsuka, AtDose Luda Wang, CarbGem Asako Uchiyama, Celaid Therapeutics Toshiaki Akita, iCorNet Laboratory Daisuke Maki, J-Pharma MiCAN Ichiro Mori, NATiAS Yusaku Katada, Restore Vision Tohruh Satoh, Sonire Therapeutics

Create your next partnership opportunity! This virtual networking event will showcase the pitching Japanese biotech and healthcare startups for more intimate conversations following their pitch session. They will also be joined by General Prognostics and Kyulux who will demo their technologies. Join us to: – meet potential business partners, – create new business opportunities – develop partnerships and business cooperation with Japanese companies – increase your knowledge about the Japanese market and become more competitive on a global scale – prepare the ground for practical cluster cooperation with Japanese counterparts We're excited to keep the conversation going!