vol.43 January 2024

KOBE Biomedical Innovation Cluster newsletter vol.43
- January 2024 -

vol.43 January 2024

Hello,

This year, the Luminarie has finally taken place from January 19 to 28 for the first time in past four years due to the suspension caused by the pandemic. The Luminarie is an annual light festival held in Kobe's city center. The festival serves as a memorial event for the victims of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that occurred on January 17, 1995, causing significant devastation in the Kobe region.

Kobe locals and visitors to the Luminarie are sharing the joy of its revival. There is fundraising for the victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, which occurred at the beginning of this year, at the fairground of the Luminarie. The new year has started with sad news, but we hope that those affected can return to their normal lives as soon as possible.

https://www.feel-kobe.jp/kobe_luminarie/eng/ If you want to catch up with KBIC activities, please visit Newsletter Archive.

FBRI Editorial Team

NEWS

Announcement of Letter of Intent with Nobelpharma for the Development and Commercialization of HLCM051 for ARDS in Japan

HEALIOS K.K. announced that Healios, its wholly owned subsidiary ProcellCure Inc. and Nobelpharma Co., Ltd. have entered into a letter of intent (“LOI”) for a development and marketing alliance in Japan for HLCM051, a somatic stem cell regenerative medicine therapy for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

CarbGeM Launched Automated Gram Stainer “PoCGS^®-Pro” in Japan

CarbGeM Inc., and Kobe University have jointly developed an automated gram stainer “PoCGS^®-Pro” which is now available as a medical device (specified maintenance controlled medical device). The device has been marketed by CarbGeM Inc. as a general medical device (controlled medical devices requiring special maintenance).

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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