Healthtech Startups

KORTUC develops a cancer radiotherapy (code name KRC-01) that uses hydrogen peroxide as a radiosensitizer to treat solid tumors. The company operates in the biopharmaceutical and radiation oncology space.

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MITAS Medical develops a remote ophthalmology consultation service that lets non-eye-care physicians capture eye images with a smartphone-mounted device (MS1) and app, then receive advice from ophthalmologists to reach patients who lack access to eye specialists. The service targets underserved regions in Japan and abroad, including field deployments in Mongolia and Africa.

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Neu Brains applies neuroscience through wearable brain-measurement devices, brain-training tools delivered via web and apps, and brain-testing services used by universities, companies, and research institutions. It provides brain-age checks and measurement-based feedback intended to support cognitive health awareness.

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NEWSTA operates the "Famicare" brand, providing information sites, a Q&A community app, a support-service search platform, and brand solutions for families raising children with illnesses or disabilities in Japan. The company connects these families with peers, experts, and businesses, focusing on diversity and inclusion around pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare.

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ninpath is a Japanese fertility treatment support service that lets patients record and manage their treatment history by cycle and compare their data against anonymized records of other users in similar situations. It also offers a career/job-matching service for women seeking flexible work arrangements (flextime, remote, shortened hours) compatible with ongoing fertility treatment, pregnancy, and child-rearing.

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Onodera develops AAV vector platforms for gene therapy research targeting neurological conditions. The company owns proprietary AAV vector patents, enabling internal development of therapeutic vectors without licensing costs from third parties.

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Japanese company operating in the healthcare sector. Based in Osaka, it was established in 2022 and is registered as a telecommunications business operator.

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PITTAN develops health-tracking products that visualize the body's condition accurately and simply, including a sweat analysis kit used to optimize nutritional balance. The company operates in the consumer healthcare space.

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Taomics is a Japanese healthcare IT company that integrates omics testing with AI to build a digital twin of an individual's health status. It offers a platform for medical facilities and pharmaceutical/food companies to measure effectiveness and personalize treatments and product development, as well as consumer services for improving health and optimizing medical costs.

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TearExo develops a cancer detection method that analyzes exosomes in tears, aiming for a painless, non-invasive test to assess breast cancer risk and support early detection. Spun out of Kobe University in Japan, the company targets clinical screening as an alternative to blood-based and mammography testing.

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Veqta is a company that conducts genetic and health testing for pets, including dog age determination, breed identification, and disease screening. The company also offers contract research and development services for pet food evaluation, animal health monitoring devices, and veterinary solutions.

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CancerWith is an online cancer consultation service in Japan that lets cancer patients and their families ask vetted multidisciplinary advisors about treatment, side effects, money, work, sexuality, fertility, and other life concerns anonymously and around the clock. It aims to bring cancer counseling support centers online, working with hospitals to complement in-person consultation.

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iGene develops plasma-based molecular introduction technology for cellular engineering, enabling safe and efficient delivery of DNA and proteins into cells. The company targets applications in gene therapy, regenerative medicine, agriculture, and health/beauty sectors.

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Oligogen is a Japanese biotech venture focused on regenerative medicine and drug discovery, conducting novel research and development in the pharmaceutical field.

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Qiznalo develops a wearable-free skeleton sensor system and AI that analyzes daily living activities from home environments to prevent frailty and support independent aging in place. The company provides a healthcare ecosystem that converts living spaces into health monitoring platforms using privacy-preserving motion capture technology.

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GooCo is a cloud-based electronic medication history (yakureki) system for pharmacies, designed to reduce the clerical workload of recording medication histories while supporting more advanced pharmacist work such as prescription auditing, home-care support, high-risk drug monitoring, and online medication guidance. It serves pharmacies in Japan, offering multi-store centralized management and iPad-based per-pharmacist setups.

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CareNet is a medical platform provider serving physicians and healthcare professionals in Japan with clinical information, medical education content, and pharmaceutical marketing support tools. The company operates a membership-based ecosystem including medical news sites, video platforms, and data analytics services for the healthcare industry.

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Call Doctor (コールドクター) uses IT to update healthcare delivery in Japan, aiming to connect the right people with appropriate medical care at the right time. The company operates in the digital health sector amid changing medical demand in modern society.

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MiraiSpeaker develops audio hardware products and assistive hearing technology for aging populations, enabling seniors to experience enriched lives through technology.

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Jolly Good Inc. develops VR-based technology and content for healthcare and education, including medical training VR, social skills training VR for developmental disorders and schizophrenia, elderly-care training VR, and digital therapeutics (DTx) for psychiatric conditions. Based in Japan, the company also develops healthcare VR internationally with universities in North America and Thailand.

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Haplopharma provides genetic analysis services including contract genome sequencing, develops diagnostic instruments and test reagents, and conducts drug discovery research and development.

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My Sherpa is an online counseling service operated by psychiatric specialists and doctors of medicine, offering mental health solutions including online counseling, stress checks, spot occupational physicians, and mental health training. It targets companies with corporate mental health support services in Japan.

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Mirai Speaker (株式会社ミライスピーカー) plans, develops, manufactures, and sells age-tech audio products such as the "Mirai Speaker" and "Mirai Speaker Ear," aimed at making longer lifespans more comfortable through technology. The Tokyo-based company focuses on hearing-support devices for older adults.

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Medicolle connects physicians with client companies to provide trusted healthcare information marketing and content support. The company offers physician seminars, consulting, product review services, and media content about physician-reviewed health information.

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