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Join us for a focused session featuring two distinguished speakers from the Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster (KBIC). This back-to-back sharing is tailored for NTU-affiliated medtech startups, founders, and aspiring entrepreneurs interested in exploring opportunities and regulatory pathways in Japan.

 

Introduction of City of Kobe and Kobe Trade Information Office in Singapore

  • Presenter: Hisashi Nakazawa, Director, Kobe Trade Information Office in Singapore

 

Introduction of Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster 

  • Insights into Japan's premier life sciences ecosystem
  • Presenter: Takako Yokochi, Senior Coordinator, Medtech Group, FBRI

 

Overview of Japanese Medical Device Regulations

  • A comprehensive guide to navigating Japan's regulatory landscape
  • Presenter: Tadanori Yasuda, Group Leader, Medtech Group, FBRI

Details

Start: 28 August 2025
9:00 am (UTC/GMT +08:00 - Asia / Singapore)
End: 28 August 2025
11:00 am (UTC/GMT +08:00 - Asia / Singapore)
Nanyang Technological University

Online event

Speakers

Hisashi Nakazawa

Director
Kobe Trade Information Office in Singapore
Hisashi Nakazawa

Takako Yokochi

Senior Coordinator, Medtech Group
Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation (FBRI)
Takako Yokochi
  • Takako Yokochi

    ​​​​​With a rich background in international sales within the medical device sector, Takako has exported products to over 80 countries and represented her company in numerous international exhibitions. Her expertise is now channeled into supporting the international business development and operations of FBRI's cluster member companies.

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Tadanori Yasuda

Group Leader, Medtech Group
Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation (FBRI)
Tadanori Yasuda
  • Tadanori Yasuda

    Tadanori is an adept strategist in regulatory science, leveraging his extensive background in marketing supervision to provide nuanced advice on regulatory differences between Japan and other nations. His global experience in project formulation and partnership establishment is invaluable for companies navigating the Japanese market.

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