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Exploring Growth Strategies in Healthcare

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is excited to announce an upcoming seminar that delves into the economic strategies for the medical device industry under the strategic umbrella of “Pharmaceuticals and Advanced Medicine.” Scheduled for September 1, 2026, this seminar will feature Haruki Maruyama, Deputy Director at the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, sharing valuable insights drawn from years of experience in various sectors, including healthcare and technology innovation.

Event Details

Date & Time: September 1, 2026, 13:30 - 15:30
Location: To be announced
Format: Both live and archive viewing options are available.
Registration Fee: 37,810 JPY (tax included) with special rates for local government employees.

The seminar aims to elucidate the growth trajectory of the medical device sector and key support initiatives from the government. With the global healthcare landscape constantly evolving, understanding these dynamics and strategies is more crucial than ever.

Insights to Be Gained

Participants will walk away with practical knowledge covering:

• - The positioning of the medical device industry in the strategic domain of Pharmaceuticals and Advanced Medicine, along with key investment discussion points.
• - An overview of stable domestic supply systems based on public-private investment roadmaps and support measures.
• - Guidelines for how large medical device firms and startups can collaborate on research and development, commercialization, and external partnerships.

Target Audience

This seminar is tailored for professionals in various sectors, including:

• - Management planning and business strategy departments within medical device manufacturers.
• - R&D and business development professionals at healthcare startups.
• - Investment and external collaboration teams in pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.
• - Stakeholders in academia and research institutions focused on industry-academia collaboration and technology transfer.
• - Financial institutions and venture capitalists with a focus on the medical device sector.

Seminar Agenda

1. Current State of the Medical Device Industry
(1) Changes in domestic and international medical device market structures
(2) Competitive strengths and challenges faced by Japan's medical device sector
(3) Creating a virtuous cycle of growth through R&D investment and global expansion

2. Growth Strategies for Medical Devices
(1) The medical device industry's vision
(2) Public-private investment roadmaps in Japan
- Medical device sector investments and growth
- Ensuring stable domestic supply chains

3. Concrete Initiatives by the Ministry of Economy
(1) Support measures for R&D, verification, and commercialization
(2) Assistance for global expansion, focusing on the U.S. market
(3) Support for developing and implementing digital technologies like AI in medical devices
(4) Facilitating collaboration between large firms and startups

4. Q&A Session
5. Networking Opportunity
Participants will have the chance to engage directly with the speaker and network with peers.

Closing Thoughts

This seminar is a valuable opportunity for those involved in the medical device industry to gain insights directly from government strategies aimed at driving growth and collaboration. JPI has been dedicated for 50 years to bridging the knowledge gaps between government, industry, and academia, providing practical insights that can help create a more innovative and successful medical device market.

For more information and to register, visit JPI Seminar Registration.

Please note that there will also be opportunities for video archives following the seminar for those who cannot attend live. Engage with experts and peers to build networks that could lead to new business opportunities in the rapidly developing landscape of healthcare technology.