LINK-J, BioLabs, and Mitsui Fudosan have been selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for the “TIB CATAPULT (Cluster Creation Project for Challenging Global Innovation),” and have launched the operation of a startup incubation cluster in the life science field “LINK-BioBAY TOKYO”, a startup incubation cluster in the life science field.
Through the collaboration of the three parties with proven track records in Japan and the U.S., we will provide various support measures that will contribute to the global growth of Japanese life science startups.
As a kick-off event, we invite you to a lab tour and symposium.
1. Lab Tour
We will conduct a tour of Mitsui Link-Lab Shinkiba 2, one of the bases for TIB CATAPULT business.
Through the tour, participants will deepen their understanding of Mitsui Link Lab and TIB CATAPULT/LINK-BioBAY TOKYO.
2.TIB CATAPULT/LINK-BioBAY TOKYO Kick-off Symposium
Speeches, panel discussions, and networking will be held by speakers who are leading the creation of startup ecosystems in Japan and globally. We will also introduce new initiatives of TIB CATAPULT/LINK-BioBAY TOKYO.
We look forward to your participation if you are interested in the startup ecosystem!
<What is LINK-BioBAY TOKYO?>
- Innovation cluster selected for TIB CATAPULT
- Collaboration between LINK-J, Mitsui Fudosan, and BioLabs (global incubator)
- Establishment of Nihonbashi & Shinkiba life science startup incubation bases
- Provision of laboratory space, experimental equipment and other equipment, and business support programs
- Holding matching events and other events to promote exchange of human resources, assets, and funds
- Mentoring and incubation program provided by BioLabs
*On the same day, from 2:00 to 3:00pm, we will also hold a pilot version of the startup support program that will start this spring.
If you are a life science startup, please join us! (Registration is required)
More details will be provided later. Stay tuned!
Date: Thu, February 20th, 2025 3:00-7:00pm (2:45 Doors Open, 3:00-4:00 Lab Tour, 4:00-7:00 Symposium and Networking)
Mitsui Link-Lab Shinkiba 2 Conference rooms ABCD
1-17-8, Shinkiba, Koutou-ku, Tokyo
(Opens an external site)
Registration due date
Wed, February 19th, 2025 12:00pm *Registration will close as soon as capacity is reached.
Please choose whether you will attend the Lab Tour or the Symposium, or both when you register.
If you would like to participate in both, please check "Lab Tour" and "Symposium" in the checkboxes.
Program
1. Lab Tour
| Time | Agenda |
| 2:45pm | Doors open |
| 3:00-4:00 | Lab tour of Mitsui Link-Lab Shinkiba 2 |
2. TIB CATAPULT/LINK-BioBAY TOKYO Kick-off Symposium
| Time | Agenda |
| 4:00-4:10pm | Opening Shunichi Takahashi, Ph.D. (President & Chief Operating Officer, LINK-J) Remarks from our honored guest Mr. Manabu Miyasaka (Vice Governor of Tokyo) |
| 4:10-4:30 | Keynote speech Shin Kaneko, M.D., Ph.D. (Professor, Laboratory of Regenerative Immunotherapy, CiRA, Kyoto University) |
| 4:30-5:00 | Introduction BioLabs Mitsui Fudosan LINK-J |
| 5:00-5:45 | Panel discussion and Q&A "Startup incubation in the context of the current Japanese Innovation Ecosystem" <Moderator> Tomoyoshi Koyanagi, Ph.D. (Program-Specific Professor, Director of Business Development Office, Institute for Advancement of Clinical and Translational Science (iACT), KYOTO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL) <Panelists> Mr. Kazuo Miyazaki (CEO, MiCAN Technologies Inc.) Takashi Futami, Ph.D. (Partner, AN Venture Partners） BioLabs LINK-J |
| 5:45-5:50 | Closing and announcement regarding TIB CATAPULT program LINK-J |
| 5:50-7:00 | Networking reception |
Language Lab Tour: Japanese / Symposium: English
Speakers
 | Tomoyoshi Koyanagi, Ph.D. Program-Specific Professor, Director of Business Development Office, Institute for Advancement of Clinical and Translational Science (iACT), KYOTO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Prof. Koyanagi is a highly accomplished business development professional with deep expertise in the medical startup ecosystem. At Kyoto University, he led collaborations between academia and major pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and telecommunications companies, driving next-generation medical innovations. Currently, he oversees partnerships between startups and the university hospital, acting as a key connector among global life sciences stakeholders. Since 2016, he has been the lead advisor for HVC KYOTO and co-founded the Research Studio program during his tenure as a professor at the University of Tsukuba’s Medical School. Prof. Koyanagi also brings extensive marketing and project management experience from his work with multinational corporations and startups. He earned his Ph.D. from Osaka University and completed post-doctoral training at Stanford University. |
Target
Everyone is welcome! This event is especially recommended for business companies interested in collaboration with startups, life science startups, and those interested in supporting startups.
Participation Fee
Free
Capacity
60 people
Organizer
Organizer: LINK-J / Co-Organizer: Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd, BioLabs
Contact
LINK-J secretariat contact@link-j.org
