We are thrilled to announce the official opening of our newest MedTech Actuator office in Osaka, Japan!

The opening ceremony was held at JAMBASE, an innovation facility in Grand Green Osaka, a large redevelopment district on the north side of JR Osaka Station, where the office is located.

To celebrate this new beginning, we held a traditional Kagami-biraki sake-barrel ceremony, welcoming friends and partners from across Japan to join us in this exciting moment.

The night began with welcome notes by MedTech Actuator CEO, Dr Buzz Palmer, and CSO & Co-founder, Prof Vishaal Kishore.

“Healthcare innovation cannot exist without an ecosystem (where new technologies continue to be created). We will strengthen our commitment to Japan.” – Prof. Vishaal Kishore

The night’s proceedings also included further speeches from key partners:

• Mr Toru Takahashi – Deputy Mayor of Osaka
• Mr Shingo Torii – Chairperson of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) (Vice Chairman of Suntory Holdings)
• Mr Sho Hideki – Director General, JETRO

This office opening marks a significant milestone in the MedTech Actuator’s journey, as we formally transition into the Japanese market after spending the past three years building significant relationships, programs, and a strong presence here.

We have developed a local team on the ground and are committed to deepening our roots in Japan and continuing to foster innovation in the health and medical sectors.

A huge thank you to our incredible partners from JETRO Startup, JETRO – Japan External Trade Organization and Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry for their unwavering support and commitment to such a bold model.

Over the coming months, we will be announcing new initiatives for global startups to access Japan in 2025. We are excited about the future and are eager to collaborate with the incredible talent Japan has to offer.

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Further reading: Australian Medical Tech Supporter opens base in Osaka