Prime Minister Kishida Addresses Kyoto University Startups at BIO International Convention 2024 Debut

The BIO International Convention, the world’s largest business matching event in the biotechnology and life sciences field, saw a significant For the first time, Kyoto University participated in the BIO International Convention 2024 Debut.
For the first time, Kyoto University participated as an exhibitor, showcasing innovative research and breakthrough technologies developed by its For the first time, Kyoto University participated as an exhibitor, showcasing innovative research and breakthrough technologies developed by its researchers.

In conjunction with the convention, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) co-hosted the Japan Innovation Luncheon.
This event aimed to showcase the efforts of the Japanese government and industry, including start-ups, in the biotechnology sector. The luncheon began with a video message from Prime Minister Kishida, who emphasized the urgency of increasing investment in Japanese drug discovery start-ups. highlighted Sinobi Therapeutics K.K., a Kyoto University-based start-up, as a notable example of successful overseas funding.

Further information about the BIO International Convention will be provided later.

Please click here to view Prime Minister Kishida’s video message.

https://www.gov-online.go.jp/press_conferences/prime_minister/202406/video-284904.html
https://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/101_kishida/discourse/20240605message.html