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Okayama University's 19th BIZEN Activity Conference

On November 28, 2025, Okayama University will hold the 19th BIZEN Activity Conference, titled ‘Let’s spread our wings to the overseas!’ This hybrid event will facilitate discussions aimed at fostering global innovation in healthcare, particularly between Japan and ASEAN countries.

Overview of the BIZEN Project

Established in 2020, the BIZEN project, part of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's initiative to enhance national university innovation, focuses on strengthening management, enriching specialized human resources, transforming research value into revenue, and promoting cooperation with startups and ventures.

The project aims to boost innovation in healthcare through collaboration between industry and academia. One major initiative is the establishment of an Open Innovation Lab at Okayama University Hospital in Okayama City, promoting collaborative activities under the BIZEN Project (Business Innovation Zone for Entrepreneurship). This lab provides a space for businesses, researchers, and students interested in open innovation in healthcare to connect and share resources.

Conference Details

The upcoming conference will feature guest speakers, including Yuki Kondo from Campus Create, and Daisuke Uchida, an Associate Professor at Okayama University Hospital. They will discuss international collaborations and the global expansion of medical innovations connecting Japan and ASEAN. The sessions will focus on how to nurture the seeds of innovation through information sharing among stakeholders.

Schedule

• - Date: November 28, 2025
• - Time: 17:00 - 18:00
• - Format: Hybrid (In-person at Okayama University Hospital, Online via ZOOM)

Program:

• - 17:05 - 17:25: Lecture by Yuki Kondo - “Transforming Knowledge from Industry-Academia Collaboration into International Convergence”
• - 17:30 - 17:45: Lecture by Daisuke Uchida - “Global Outreach for Medical Innovations from Okayama University”
• - 17:50 - 18:00: Discussion on the Role of Universities in Medical Device Development

Participants

The conference invites business professionals, researchers, healthcare workers, and students. Participation is free of charge, and everyone interested in the topic is encouraged to join.

Registration

If you wish to participate, please register through the following link: Registration Form

BIZEN Project Features

The BIZEN project operates a ‘BIZEN Lab’ designed to stimulate innovation through industry-academia collaboration. Since its opening in December 2021, it has facilitated numerous activities connecting businesses with the university hospital, fostering healthcare innovations directly benefiting society.

For more information about the BIZEN Project, visit the official website.

In Summary

Okayama University’s initiatives under the BIZEN Project represent a significant effort to position itself as a leader in healthcare innovations through international collaborations. The engaging discussions planned for the conference will serve as a platform for all stakeholders to unite around the common goal of advancing medical innovations globally.

We look forward to your participation in this exciting event!