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Osaka Prefecture will promote the potential of Osaka's life science industry to the world. -BIO International Convention and Japan Health
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 medical related industries, the Osaka Bio Headquarters, whose secretariat is the Osaka Prefecture, is building a network of industry, academia, and government within the prefecture.
Website:Osaka Bio Headquarter
Osaka Prefecture will be promoting the potential of Osaka's life science industry to the world through participation in two international exhibitions in June: "BIO International Convention" in the United States and "Japan Health" in Osaka.
"BIO International Convention"
Dates: June 16th (Mon) - 19th (Thu), 2025 Venue: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Booth number: 3648
This exhibition will be held in Boston, a global biotech cluster city, and will bring together people involved in life science from all over the world.
In cooperation with Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster, which is also in the Kansai region, Osaka Prefecture will set up a booth to promote the attractions and strengths of the Kansai life science field, aiming to attract overseas businesses to the prefecture's life science hubs and to increase awareness and brand power overseas.
This is an initiative that has never been undertaken by a Japanese local government, and it shows that Osaka and Kansai are leading the Japanese life science industry.
Website:BIO International Convention
"Japan Health"
Dates: Wednesday, June 25th to Friday, June 27th, 2025 Venue: INTEX OSAKA Booth number: A-1615
This exhibition is a brand-new international trade show dedicated to the medical and healthcare industries, and will bring together a wide range of participants—including medical device manufacturers, startups, research institutions, and public agencies from both Japan and abroad. It will also be held during the "Health and Well-Being Week" as an official related event of the EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo.
Osaka Prefecture will set up a large booth, and people involved with the three life science hubs will hold mini seminars in the booth. It will be a great opportunity to learn about Osaka's ecosystem and initiatives.
Website:Japan Health
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Osaka, with a population of 8.8 million people, is the largest metropolis in western Japan with a high concentration of economic, financial, and urban infrastructure. It is known as a centre of higher education and research, particularly in the fields of pharmaceuticals and life sciences. Many companies related to hydrogen and other next-generation energies are also located here.
Various business opportunities are being created in conjunction with the big project of Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai.
As well as its attractiveness as a business location, the metropolis has a variety of attractions as a place to live and a tourist destination.
