Analysis of individual placements across 43 companies over the past 18 months paints a vivid picture of Japan’s evolving healthcare industry. This comprehensive snapshot illuminates current market demands, strategic shifts, and the enduring appeal of this pivotal Asian market.Rare Diseases…
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Drug Discovery Fund Cleared to Provide Funding to Startups
Japan’s health ministry has formally cleared the way for its new drug discovery fund to provide financial support to startups, with a government ordinance now specifying such funding as an eligible activity. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW)…
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