J-StarX HealthTech Gateway Demo Day：10 high-potential Japanese HealthTech startups will be taking to the stage.

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 one roof. This hybrid event, set in Osaka's thriving life sciences ecosystem, offers both in-person and online participation.

Over the past nine months, 10 high-potential Japanese HealthTech startups have participated in the inaugural J-StarX program, designed to fast-track their international expansion across the Asia-Pacific and European markets. Through a series of high-intensity sprints, these startups have sharpened their strategies, engaged in deep mentoring, refined their pitches, and built global readiness.

Now, it all comes together at Demo Day, where each founder will take the stage to pitch to a powerful audience of investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders from around the world. From revolutionary diagnostics and smart implantables to pioneering therapeutics, these visionary startups are addressing critical healthcare challenges with creativity and precision.

Enjoy an afternoon filled with insightful pitches, meaningful connections, and engaging conversations with industry leaders, investors, and fellow innovators.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 15:00-18:00 JST
• Venue: Nakanoshima Qross 2F "Qrossover Lounge Yume" and Online
• Format: Hybrid (In-person and online)
• Focus: Life Science and Healthcare
• Registration: https://lu.ma/jujx27u4
• Language: English and Japanese

Program (All times in JST)

• 15:00 - 15:30: Arrival and networking (conducted on-site only)
• 15:30 - 15:45: Welcome from MedTech Actuator & Guests

Dr. Buzz Palmer – CEO, MedTech Actuator

Junichi Azuma – General Manager, MedTech Actuator Japan

Sho Hideki ー Director General, JETRO OSAKA, the program Sponsor

• 15:45 - 16:00: Introduction of the program & Fireside chat
• 16:00‐16:40: Startup pitches and event proceedings
• 16:40 - 18:00: Networking (conducted on-site only)

Highlights

• Pitches from 10 selected Japan startups in Healthcare.
• Opportunity to witness the future of health innovation from Japan, connect with the startups, and engage with local and international ecosystem players.
• Buzz Palmer, CEO of MedTech Actuator, will be visiting Japan from Singapore to give a welcome speech.
• Networking opportunities (on-site only).

Participation

This event is free of charge for all attendees, both in-person and online　via Zoom. When registering for the event, please note which event format you will join.

How to register

Please register using the registration form at　

https://lu.ma/jujx27u4

Participating Startups

A total of 10 companies are scheduled to pitch. The pitching order will be announced on the day of the event.

• Physiologas Technologies
• Joconne
• Hedgehog MedTech
• INOPASE
• SONoALS
• IMMUNOSENS
• Tactoria
• LIFESCAPES
• CNS Drug Innovation
• Gifts

Osaka: A Hub for Life Sciences

With a 400-year history as "a town of pharmaceuticals," Osaka boasts a rich ecosystem of pharmaceutical companies, world-leading universities, and research facilities. The city's collaborative environment between industry, academia, and government creates an ideal setting for life sciences innovation.