Osaka is home to a large concentration of pharmaceutical companies, universities, national research institutes, and government agencies.
As a result, the below 3 distinct life science clusters have formed within the Osaka prefecture:
"Saito" (Saito Life Science Park) for drug discovery "Kento" (Northern Osaka Health and Biomedical Innovation Town) for healthcare "Nakanoshima
About Osaka’s Life Sciences Industry
Osaka has three life science hubs: Saito, where drug discovery companies gather; Kento, which has two national research institutes and is centered on health and healthcare; and Nakanoshima Qross, an international hub for future medicine based on regenerative medicine.
In Osaka, in order to connect these three hubs and further develop the health and medica
The MedTech Actuator and JETRO will host the final pitch event of the J-StarX HealthTech Accelerator in collaboration with Nakanoshima Qross.
The J-StarX HealthTech Gateway Demo Day, featuring Healthcare startups pitch, to be held at Nakanoshima Qross, the newly opened international hub for future medicine commercialization that unites medical institutions, startups, and industry partners under
Are You Planning to Visit Osaka for Both EXPO 2025 and Business Opportunities?
EXPO 2025 presents an ideal opportunity to explore business potential in Japan's second-largest economic zone. For business visitors seeking to maximize their time in Osaka, several key resources have been specifically developed to support international business development during EXPO 2025.
Special page (Osaka Bu
Business Information of Kansai Companies for business people visiting Kansai region
On the occasion of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, we've created a promotional tool (website) to help business people visiting the Kansai region discover new business opportunities.
The website offers insights for overseas companies looking to find business partners in Kansai.
It features a selection of 30
On February 17, 2025, the Osaka Prefectural Government hosted "OPEN!! OSAKA," a comprehensive press tour showcasing the region's international business environment and growth strategy. The program included visits to Kansai International Airport, Osaka Prefecture’s Sakishima office, and Nakanoshima Qross, featuring high-level presentations and an interview session with Governor Yoshimura.
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Are You Planning to Visit Osaka for Both EXPO 2025 and Business Opportunities?
EXPO 2025 presents an ideal opportunity to explore business potential in Japan's second-largest economic zone. For business visitors seeking to maximize their time in Osaka, several key resources have been specifically developed to support international business development before, during, and after the EXPO 2025.
