Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on March 5 unveiled the revised NHI prices for drugs subject to…
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FRONTEO to Back Biotech Startups with AI and Capital as Third Biz Leg
Quick Look: FRONTEO is building a new growth driver by supporting biotechs through AI-based drug discovery and direct funding. The company sees out-licensing opportunities under the model, with one antibody project potentially ready in FY2026. ----- Tokyo-based AI specialist FRONTEO…
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