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Bionto's Recognition at LINK-J MedTech Innovator Program 2025

Bionto, based in Sendai, Japan, has recently received the Excellence Award at the LINK-J MedTech Innovator Discovery Program Premium Networking Day 2025. This recognition highlights the company's dedication to innovation within the medical technology sector.

About LINK-J

LINK-J, or the Life Science Innovation Network Japan, serves as a hub for open innovation in the life sciences sector, located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. The organization focuses on creating ecosystems that foster collaboration among academia, startups, large enterprises, venture capitalists, and accelerators. By connecting these diverse groups, LINK-J drives the advancement of the life sciences industry and stimulates innovations that can lead to groundbreaking medical solutions.

Program Overview

The LINK-J MedTech Innovator Discovery Program Premium Networking Day 2025 aims to support researchers and medical professionals who are exploring business commercialization in the medtech field, including medical devices, digital health, and healthcare services. This acceleration program encourages participation from teams recommended by LINK-J member academia. The goal is to uncover exceptional ideas and innovations before they reach larger, established programs. This provides startups and lesser-known academic talents the opportunity to engage with accelerators, venture capitalists, and industrial stakeholders who can help bring their innovations to fruition.

Event Details

• - Date: December 13, 2025 (Saturday)
• - Venue: Nihonbashi Life Science Hub (Chuo, Tokyo) and online
• - Participating Teams: 13 teams in total
• - Recommending Institution: Tohoku University
• - Presentation Theme: Development of Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems (DDS) devices

Award Selection Outcome

Following a rigorous pitch evaluation process that involved 13 teams recommended by LINK-J member academia and open calls, Bionto was honored to be one of the 6 teams awarded the Excellence Award among a total of 7 teams recognized, including one Audience Award winner.

Company Profile

• - Name: Bionto Inc.
• - Representative: CEO Hiroshi Senoo
• - Location: 468-1 Aobayama, Aramaki, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, in the Aobayama Garage at the Tohoku University Material Innovation Center
• - Established: March 3, 2025
• - Business Overview: Planning, development, manufacturing, and sales of bio-iontronic devices
• - Website: Bionto Official Site

Through this prestigious recognition, Bionto not only reinforces its position in the medtech landscape but also illustrates the potential for collaboration and innovation in the field of life sciences. The company aims to leverage this opportunity to further advance its research and development efforts in pioneering medical technologies. As they prepare for the upcoming Program Premium Networking Day 2025, anticipation grows around the impact Bionto’s innovations could have on the healthcare industry.