Drug Discovery Ecosystem '2026': Launch
Senior officials from MHLW and METI brief on Japan's drug discovery policy and investment roadmap, with a panel on university-born biotech startups.
- When
- Wed, June 10, 2026 · 16:00–18:30 JST
- Where
- Tokyo Innovation Base, 千代田区丸の内３丁目８−３ · In person
- Region
- Kanto (Tokyo)
- Organizer
- Tokyo Innovation Base
- Language
- JA
- Source
- Peatix
Summary
A rare opportunity to hear directly from senior officials of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry about the Takaichi administration's drug discovery policies. Speakers will cover the Japan International Drug Discovery Ecosystem Association's initiatives and the public-private investment roadmap for drug discovery support.
The program also covers efforts to translate university research seeds into drug discovery startups, giving attendees a view of the Japanese drug discovery ecosystem from both policy and practice.
A panel discussion titled 'Challenges and Directions for Making Japan a Hub for Drug Discovery' is followed by a networking reception where speakers and participants can continue the conversation.
About the community
Tokyo Innovation Base (TiB) is a Tokyo Metropolitan Government startup hub in Marunouchi that hosts and co-hosts cross-industry events spanning deep tech, healthcare, and sustainability, connecting founders, researchers, investors, and public-sector stakeholders.
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