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Kievit Scientific is proud to participate as a hands-on mentor in the foundational program of the “HealthTech Gateway ‘AI Medical in the US’” initiative. This program is part of JETRO’s (Japan External Trade Organization) international entrepreneur dispatch program—J-StarX—and is conducted in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, a leading U.S. medical institution with one of the largest patient data networks in the country. The program aims to support startups that leverage digital health and AI-based products by helping them enter the U.S. market, access medical data, and refine their products. We look forward to supporting digital health startups as they aim to make a global impact and are excited to contribute to their growth and success.   https://www.jetro.go.jp/services/j-starx/b215.html   #JStarX #HealthTechGateway #DigitalHealth #Startups #MayoClinic #USMarketEntry...

October 10, 2024

On October 22, 2024 (Tuesday), Tsutomu Hoshiba, CEO of Kievit Scientific, will be participating in the 8th Medical Device Innovation in Kashiwa-no-ha as part of the Kicker AccelFit program. This event, hosted by the National Cancer Center Hospital East, focuses on the ecosystem development and global expansion of the medical device industry. The symposium will feature panel discussions and pitches from startups aiming to expand overseas, showcasing success stories and discussing strategies for building ecosystems that support the growth of the medical device industry both domestically and internationally. Through Kicker AccelFit, Kievit Scientific will share insights and support Japan’s life science companies in achieving global success. For those interested in attending, please register using the link below: https://axl-next.ncc.go.jp/2024/09/post2601/ #KickerAccelFit #MedicalDeviceInnovation #LifeSciences #GlobalExpansion #KashiwanohaEvent...

September 19, 2024

NEXs Tokyo aims to transcend industry, sector, and regional boundaries to foster innovation, creating a vibrant ecosystem that connects startups across Japan with large corporations, local governments, and support organizations. This aligns perfectly with our mission to support startups in their journey towards global expansion. We are honored to be part of this transformative project and look forward to contributing our expertise in facilitating overseas growth for startups. By leveraging Tokyo's rich resources and network, we aim to propel these innovative companies onto the global stage. https://www.nexstokyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp #Innovation #Startups #GlobalExpansion #NEXsTokyo #Partnership #Tokyo...

April 5, 2024

Continuing from last year, Kievit Scientific will provide the Support Organization Award at the Japan Healthcare Business Contest (JHeC) 2024, organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The aim of this contest is to encourage and support new ideas and solutions that bring innovation to the healthcare industry in Japan, a mission we wholeheartedly support. Under the Support Organization Award, Kievit Scientific will offer our uniquely developed 'Tailor-Made Overseas Expansion Support Program' to participants who present the most progressive and innovative proposals. This program provides robust support to transform the global vision of the winners into reality. https://healthcare-innohub.go.jp/jhec2024 #JHeC2024 #StartUp #Healthcare #Innovation #KievitScientific...

January 15, 2024

Thrilled to announce that WILLTEX's WILLCOOK, which we supported under Yokohama City's '2022 US Life Science Market Development Program', has won the Best of Innovation in Home Appliances at CES 2024. This award signifies a milestone in innovative product development and international market expansion. Eagerly anticipating further global success for such advanced products. Proud to continue supporting WILLTEX's journey. https://www.ces.tech/innovation-awards/honorees/2024/best-of/w/willcook.aspx #CES2024 #Innovation #HomeAppliances #WILLCOOK #WILLTEX"...

November 18, 2023

Silicon Valley-based Kicker Ventures, Philadelphia's WorldUpStart, and Kievit Scientific, which supports Japanese life science companies, are jointly launching a new acceleration program, "Kicker AccelFit", scheduled to begin in April 2024. The aim of this program is to actively support the entry of Japanese life science and healthcare companies into the US market. These three companies commit to providing knowledge and networks about the US business environment, culture, and laws, thereby promising full support to companies aiming for success in the US market. Through this new program, efforts will be made to eliminate barriers for companies seeking global expansion. ...

October 10, 2023

Kievit Scientific has been appointed as a supporter for the MEDISO initiative, a comprehensive support program for healthcare ventures led by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. This program aims to match healthcare startups and academia with experts, providing comprehensive assistance from the early stages of research and development to global market expansion and proliferation. Our focus will be primarily on supporting International Expansion. Utilizing Kievit Scientific's expertise and experience, we will be offering localized support in the United States to healthcare ventures aiming for success in the global market. https://mediso.mhlw.go.jp...

August 29, 2023

We're thrilled to announce that Kievit Scientific has been chosen as a supporting partner for the Sapporo Electronics and Industries Cultivation Foundation’s "Overseas Expansion Support Project - Be Global Be Ambitious." As specialized advisors, we will provide support in the form of spot consultations, assistance with business plan formulation, and support for negotiations with local companies for overseas business expansion. We encourage all small and medium-sized businesses in Sapporo to take advantage of this unique opportunity. https://www.sec.or.jp/overseas/  ...

June 9, 2023

We are pleased to offer a special prize to one finalist company from the Japan Healthcare Business Contest (JHeC) 2023 on January 12, 2023, which will be hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. The chosen company will receive a free consultation from Kievit Scientific. https://healthcare-innohub.go.jp/jhec2023...

December 18, 2022