# MEDIUS HD Open Innovation Kick-off 2026 powered by Plug and Play

> Plug and Play Japan x Medius Holdings kickoff for medical-device and hospital-DX open innovation, with startup pitches and a panel.

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- When: Fri, May 8, 2026 18:00–20:00 JST
- Where: Playground（Plug and Play Japan 東京オフィス） · In person
- Region: Kanto (Tokyo)
- Organizer: Plug and Play Japan
- Language: JA/EN
- Source: Plug and Play — https://japan.plugandplaytechcenter.com/events/medius-hd-kickoff
- Page: https://japantech.info/events/plugandplay-medius-hd-kickoff/

## Summary

Medius Holdings and Plug and Play Japan launch a partnership focused on medical device and hospital DX open innovation. The kickoff features keynotes from both partner leaderships, pitches from approximately three healthtech startups, and a panel discussion on bringing advanced medical technology to Japanese healthcare. Networking with booth exhibits closes the program. Aimed at healthcare companies, hospitals, medical-device startups, researchers, and investors active in or curious about Japan's medtech and hospital-DX space.

## About the community

Healthtech-focused open innovation kickoff hosted at Plug and Play Japan's Tokyo office. A program of keynotes, startup pitches, panel discussion, and networking around medical device and hospital DX collaboration in Japan.

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