Tokyo Medical and Dental University has been registered as a supporter organization of the "Healthcare Innovation Hub", which is a consultation desk for venture companies operated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.This is the first time in Japan that we have been registered as an academia supporter organization.
According to Tokyo Medical and Dental University, the Healthcare Innovation Hub is a matching support service related to healthcare and life science that the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has been operating since July 2019, including venture companies, investors, and university laboratories. In response to the business needs of the university, the collective contact point will match with specialized advisors and support organizations, and propose support measures for national, local governments, and private companies.
Tokyo Medical and Dental University has strengths in the healthcare industry such as medical facilities and research seeds, but by becoming a supporter, we aimed for joint research and joint business development not only in Japan but also from all over the world. Negotiations have become possible.Tokyo Medical and Dental University actively supports the creation of innovation in the healthcare and life science departments, and wants to take further industry-academia collaboration.
