University researchers from Japan with global ambitions will showcase their research projects in Singapore. “Lab to Market: Exploring Kansai’s Top Research with KSAC” will take place on Oct. 28 at One&Co, introducing university researchers who are eager to start up their businesses globally. They will present their solutions that aim to create a better world.
The event will be hosted by the Kansai Startup Academia Coalition (KSAC), a platform consisting of 78 organizations including universities, financial institutions, enterprises and local governments in the Kansai region of Japan. KSAC aims to create a world-class startup ecosystem by expanding the base of entrepreneurs in Kansai and continuously creating university-launched startups.
This event aims to provide a platform for showcasing innovative research, facilitating collaboration and supporting the journey from research to successful startup companies.
“Lab to Market: Exploring Kansai’s Top Research with KSAC” is designed to bridge the gap between academic research and industry application. It offers a unique opportunity for university researchers to present their cutting-edge projects to a diverse audience that includes investors, industry experts and potential collaborators. The event will feature a series of opening remarks, pitches from researchers and networking time.
A key component of the event is the pitching by researchers from major universities in the Kansai area: Kyoto University, Osaka University and Kansai University. The Kansai region is home to some of Japan’s most prestigious universities, each renowned for its academic excellence and research contributions.
From cutting-edge medical devices to thermal solutions, the researchers will highlight the diversity and creativity of university research projects. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with researchers, learn about their projects and explore potential collaborations.
The event will also include networking sessions, providing attendees with the opportunity to connect with not only promising researchers from Japan, but also potential collaborators, investors and mentors in Singapore.“Lab to Market: Exploring Kansai’s Top Research with KSAC” is more than just an event for showcasing innovation; it is a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit that drives university researchers and students. By providing a space for these innovators to connect, collaborate and learn, the event aims to support the next generation of entrepreneurs. The organizers are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within universities, helping to turn groundbreaking research into successful startups.
This event promises to be a catalyst for innovation, bringing together the brightest minds from universities from Japan. With its focus on collaboration, knowledge sharing and entrepreneurship, the event is set to make a significant impact on the world of university R&D startups. Whether you are a researcher, student, investor or industry expert, the event is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.Join us at One&Co Singapore and be a part of this exciting journey toward innovation and entrepreneurship.
[Event overview]
“Lab to Market: Exploring Kansai’s Top Research with KSAC”
Date: Monday, Oct. 28, 2024
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Venue: One&Co (20 Anson Road, #11-01 Twenty Anson, Singapore 079912)
Format: On-site event (light meals, snacks available)
Language: English
Organizer: Kansai Startup Academia Coalition（KSAC Office）
Opening remarks: Clarence Tan, director, Origgin Ventures Pte. Ltd.
Participating research projects:
1 Thermal management solutions based on accurate thermal measurement technologies (Researcher: Jun Hirotani, associate professor, Kyoto University)
2 Development of medical device to treat infected wounds (Researcher: Keisuke Miyake, M.D., Ph.D., Osaka University)
3 AI and robotics-driven autonomous experimentation system for rapid energy material discovery (Researcher: Kanta Ono, Ph.D., Osaka University)
4 Practical implementation and industrial application of cryogenic optical microscopy (Researcher: Katsumasa Fujita, Ph.D., Osaka University)
5 Fully automated blood collection/injection system that combines minimally invasive microneedles bio-mimicking mosquitoes with AI-based blood vessel image recognition technology (Researcher: Masato Suzuki, Ph.D., Kansai University)
Admission fee: Free
How to register: To participate in “Lab to Market: Exploring Kansai’s Top Research with KSAC” please visit our registration page at https://ksac.site/tech-innovation/ and complete the form. Early registration is required, as space is limited to 50-60 persons.
*These researchers will also be exhibiting at Tech Innovation 2024, which begins on Oct. 28.
Event webpage scheduled to be released on Oct. 1.
https://ksac.site/tech-innovation/
