vol.35 May 2023

KOBE Biomedical Innovation Cluster newsletter vol.35
- May 2023 -

vol.35 May 2023

Hello,

May is a beautiful month of fresh green in Kobe. The temperature is fairly moderate and it is one of the most pleasant season of the year. In Japan's old lunar calendar, month of May is called "Satsuki = 皐月" and this naming is said to be originated from May being the month of rice planting. During the month of May, there are many kinds of blooming flowers and one of the popular one is Azalea.

Since Azalea blooms in May, it is called "Satsuki = 皐月" in Japanese. Please come to Kobe in May and enjoy this nice and comfortable weather and beautiful Azalea 🌺

If you want to catch up with KBIC activities, please visit Newsletter Archive.

FBRI Editorial Team

NEWS

Regulatory Approval Application Filed with the Health Sciences Authority in Singapore for the “hinotori™ Surgical Robot System” (Published: May 8th, 2023)

Medicaroid Corporation and Medicaroid Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. announced that an application for regulatory approval was filed with the Health Sciences Authority in Singapore for the hinotori Surgical Robot System.

Photo courtesy of Medicaroid Corporation
©Tezuka Productions

Fugaku continues to achieve top rankings (May 2023)

Japan’s supercomputer Fugaku took top place in two rankings -HPCG and Graph 500- as well as the number two spot on the Top500 ranking and third place on the HPL-MxP benchmarks.

See you in Boston at Bio International Convention 2023!

FBRI and Kobe City are participating in Bio International Convention 2023, representing Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster. Find us in the partnering system for potential meeting at the largest gathering of the global biotech community!

【Event】6/8 Japan Innovation Night @CIC Cambridge

"Japan Innovation Night" is a networking event to be held during Bio International Convention 2023, powered by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and CIC’s Japan Desk. Kobe City will have a "Kobe Booth" at the venue. There will be KBIC company introduction, company poster exhibition, and we are serving tasty Kobe Wines and Kobe chocolates. Please come join us!

Date:: Thursday June 8th , 2023
Venue:: Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC Cambridge)
Program:
4:20~4:30: Intro to Venture Café: How to Maximize Your Experience
4:35~5:00: Keynote Address by METI & JBA
5:25~6:05: Japanese Startup Rapid Pitches
6:05~6:30: Introducing Japan’s Local Ecosystem(Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe)
6:30~8:00: Networking

The Japanese MedTech & HealthTech Market 2023

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How to Set Up Your Medical Business in Japan

Are you ready to expand your medical business in Japan?
Here's a complete guide that tells everything you need to know about starting up your business in Japan!

1. Business Startup Overview
2. All you need to know about the Startup VISA
3. Renting a House and Resident Registration
4. Obtaining a Phone Number, a Name Seal and Personal Bank Account
5. Business Manager VISA
6. Incorporating a Business and Renting an Office
7. How to open corporate bank account
8. How to Sign Up for Social and Labor Insurance
9. Introducing Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster
10. Testimonials

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