KANSAI MedTech MEET UP 2026 in Singapore

KANSAI NODE NIGHTDay 2 - KANSAI MedTech MEET UP Where Research Becomes Possibility Join us for an intimate evening connecting Singapore's healthcare and life science ecosystem with a new generation of research-driven founders from Kansai, Japan. 1｜About Kansai Kansai — the Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe region — is one of Japan's most concentrated life science hubs, with a centuries-old pharmaceutical industry, deep expertise in regenerative medicine and immunology, and a fast-growing medtech and biomanufacturing cluster backed by national research institutes and hospital networks. It's also home to one of Japan's largest university-driven startup platforms, bringing together dozens of universities, hospitals, and research institutions across the region to translate frontier science into real ventures. This event brings a curated group of researchers from that ecosystem to Singapore — many working at the earliest stages of turning breakthrough research in areas like diagnostics, therapeutics, medical devices, and digital health into companies. They're here not for a trade show pitch, but to build real relationships: with investors, hospitals, universities, and industry partners who can help shape where their science goes next. 2｜What to expect An evening of short research introductions followed by open networking — designed for genuine conversation and the kind of early relationship-building that can lead to real collaboration, from clinical partnerships to co-development to investment down the line. 3｜Who should join Investors, corporate innovation teams, hospital and university partnership leads, and anyone active in Singapore's healthcare and life science ecosystem who's curious about what's coming out of Japan's research labs. 4｜Event Details Wednesday, September 23, 20266:30 PM – 9:00 PM (SGT)One&Co, Singapore 5｜Agenda 18:30 — Registration & welcome18:45 — Opening & introduction19:00 — Researcher lightning talks19:15 — Networking reception21:00 — Close Please note: program details, speakers, and schedule are subject to change. 6｜Featured Research A preview of the five research areas represented at this showcase: ● Women's Health / WearablesAyako Kohno, Ph.D. — Kyoto University Graduate School of MedicineWearable Patch for Real-Time Health Monitoring in Menopausal WomenTRL 4 / Lab-Validated ● Gene Editing / Regenerative MedicineYasuhide Yoshimura, Ph.D. — Genome Editing Center, The University of OsakaApplication of Homologous Recombination Technology to Regenerative MedicineTRL 4 / Lab-Validated ● Islet Transplantation / DiabetesSadaki Asari, M.D., Ph.D. — Kobe University Graduate School of MedicineEncapsulated Porcine Islet Replacement TherapyTRL 4 / Lab-Validated ● AI / Digital HealthMakiko Maeda, Ph.D. — The University of OsakaAI-Enabled Platform for High-Risk Medication ManagementTRL 4 / Lab-Validated ● Bioreactor / Cell-Culture TechnologyDaiki Watanabe, Ph.D. — The University of OsakaBladeless Bioreactor for Next-Generation Cell CultureTRL 5 / Validated in Relevant Environment 7｜About the organizer This showcase is presented by the Kansai Startup Academia Coalition (KSAC), a platform connecting universities, industry, financial institutions, and local governments across the Kansai region to build a globally competitive startup ecosystem rooted in university research. Through initiatives spanning entrepreneurship education, funding, and international outreach, KSAC supports researchers as they take their science from the lab to the world. In partnership with N9.Spaces are limited — RSVP to secure your spot.