[Application Deadline: August 28th (Fri)] Announcement of Call for Applications for the MEDISO Acceleration Program

[Application Deadline: August 28th (Fri)] Announcement of Call for Applications for the MEDISO Acceleration Program "Direct Flight Ecosystem Exploration Course BOSTON"

2026.8.7

The "MEDISO Direct Flight Ecosystem Exploration Course," implemented under the "Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Commissioned Total Support Project for Medical Ventures," is a program for medical venture companies and academic researchers that involves traveling to Boston, the largest ecosystem, to learn about overseas ecosystems and the fundamentals of international expansion.
In collaboration with CIC Captains of Innovation, LLC, we will implement programs such as "mentoring" to refine business strategies and clarify actions, "pitch training" to improve the quality of English pitches, and "pitch events and networking" (held in Boston, with travel expense support) to build networks with local investors and businesses.
We encourage applications from medical ventures aiming for overseas expansion, as well as researchers in academia who aspire to start their own businesses!

■ Deadline:
August 28, 2026 (Friday) 17:00 (Japan time)
■Target:
Venture companies that develop or support products such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and regenerative medicine products, or venture companies that develop foundational technologies such as drug discovery technologies and products related to medical materials, or researchers belonging to academia who aim to start a venture company in the future. ■Organizers/Co-organizers, etc.:
Organized by: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Partner: CIC Captains of Innovation, LLC
■Details URL:
https://mediso.mhlw.go.jp/topics_page/20260806-01/
■ How to apply:
Please check the detailed URL and then apply.
■Contact information:
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare commissioned "Total Support Project for Medical Ventures" Secretariat: Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Direct Flight Program Manager
E-mail: info-medgoglobal@ml.mri.co.jp

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