医療系ベンチャー・トータルサポートオフィス：MEDISO ( Medical Innovation Support Office )

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What is MEDISO

MEDISO provides support for business ventures, academia,
and individuals intending to put into practical use medicines,
medical devices, and regenerative medicinal products.
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About the Medical Innovation Support Office

The medical innovation support office matches medical venture companies and academic institutions facing challenges in the practical application of medical products and devices for specialists* who provide detailed consultation and support for solving problems at each stage from research and development to practical use, as well as insurance coverage at clinical sites, while looking ahead to the overall comprehensive advances and dissemination into the global market.
* Specialists in each field provide support for the response to laws and regulations, marketing, business planning, fund rasing, management strategy, intellectual property management, and international development, etc.

This website is operated by Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc., as a trustee under instructions from the Economic Affairs Division, Health Policy Bureau, and Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as a part of the total support for the medical ventures program sponsored by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Support targets

Ventures, academic institutions, and individuals aiming to put into practical use the medicines, medical devices, regenerative medicinal products, and novel drug-discovery technologies or medical materials subject to the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Law.

Details of support

MEDISO provides support for the practical application of medicines, medical devices, regenerative medicinal products, and other products subject to the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Law.
That support includes business planning, financing, advice on laws and regulations, and other assistance as required.

●Support method：We provide support via online meeting or e-mail.
●Support source：Support is provided in cooperation with experts in R&D, consultants in pharmaceutical affairs, and experts from related organizations including the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
●Remarks：Consultation and support services are free of charge.

Click here for inquiries

In case the link does not work, please contact us at the email address below
mediso@ml.mri.co.jp

Specialists Introduction

We will introduce registered specialists
(updated as necessary).

Shinichi Watanabe

WNW IP ATTORNEYS

Main specialty areas

medicines
medical devices
regenerative medicine products

Specialized support fields

Specialized support fields

Shinichi Watanabe began his career as a patent attorney in 2003, and with the valuable experience gained at global patent law firms. His practice primarily deals with filing and prosecution of domestic and international patent applications in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields. Backed up by a wealth of practical experience and technical expertise, he is actively engaged in IP counselling and advises start-up pharmaceutical and biotech companies on patent filing strategies. Recently, he is interested in AI and machine learning, and now also working on support in the interdisciplinary area between life science, IT and AI.

Kiyoaki Kojima

Partner

Main specialty areas

medicines
medical devices
regenerative medicine products

Specialized support fields

Regulatory compliance
Business planning
Funding
Business operation systems
Specialized support fields

Kiyo advises clients in corporate formation, governance, and compliance matters; mergers and acquisitions; joint ventures; leasing and licensing matters; distribution and franchise arrangements; and a wide range of commercial transactions.An important part of Kiyo’s practice includes his work with international companies in relocating and/or establishing ventures in the U.S. He assists companies and investors with incentives and site selection; real estate acquisitions and construction agreements; corporate formation and governance; asset purchases and joint ventures; regulatory compliance; and contracts of all types to help ensure a seamless U.S. launch or transition.He also counsels clients in virtually all areas of labor and employment law, including drafting and/or interpretation of employment agreements, company policies, and handbooks; union-avoidance training; countering discrimination and harassment claims; hire, fire and discipline issues; and dispute resolution procedures. Active in the community, Kiyo is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, a board member of the Japan America Society of Georgia, and a board member of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia. He also serves in “advisor” or “supporter” roles in various entities in Japan, such as InnoHub, MEDISO, and IDEC Yokohama.

Yutaka Tomioka

Project Researcher, Department for the Promotion of Medical Device Innovation, National Cancer Center Hospital East.
Chief Regulatory Scientist, ayumo Inc.
Chief Development Officer / Director, Atransen Technologies, Inc.

Main specialty areas

medical devices

Specialized support fields

Regulatory compliance
Business operation systems

Ph.D. (Engineering). I began my career at the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), where I worked in medical device review and reliability inspection (reliability standards compliance inspections and on-site GCP inspections for medical devices). My responsibilities included the approval review, consultation services, and reliability inspections for a wide range of medical devices, including novel medical devices. Drawing on my 10 years of experience at the regulatory authority, I moved to National Cancer Center Hospital East in July 2019 to support the development of medical devices originating in Japan. At National Cancer Center Hospital East, I supported medical device development led by both academic institutions and companies. I left my full-time position at National Cancer Center Hospital East at the end of 2025, and joined ayumo Inc. in January 2026 (current position), where I lead the regulatory affairs team.I also joined Atransen Technologies, Inc. in May 2026 (current position). I currently hold part-time positions at National Cancer Center Hospital East, Yokohama City University, and the National Defense Medical College, while also supporting a number of startups, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, academic institutions, and small manufacturing workshops (machi-koba) in Ota Ward, Tokyo.

Yoshiki Kawabata

President, MedX Inc.

Main specialty areas

medical devices
regenerative medicine products

Specialized support fields

Regulatory compliance
Marketing
Business planning
Funding
Business operation systems
Specialized support fields

Advantage from over 35 years of multiple company & responsibility experience in medical device industry, helping foreign companies to enter into Japanese market. Key highlights in the past achievements are : with Johnson & Johnson Mdecial Company, worked with US R&D team to develop new product which reflecting Japanese patient and physicians needs - three years resided in Cincinnati, Ohio: HeartFlow Inc., which developed the first "program device" - FFRCT, enabling non-invasive detection of FFR, applied and received regulatory approval and reimbursement as a first product and company. : in Palette Lifesciences Japan, establishment of new subsidiary for start-up company which transferred the business from exclusive distributor. Started with minimum number of direct resources and having multiple partnerships with logistics, finance and regulatory affairs, revitalized the business and achieved a 149% growth over the last year of distributor.

Miyuki Shimizu

Medical Lab Partners Corporation

Main specialty areas

medical devices

Specialized support fields

Regulatory compliance
Marketing
Business planning
Business operation systems
Specialized support fields

She graduated from the Graduate School of Natural Science, Chiba University. She holds the degrees of doctor of medicine and master of management information. She worked on the development of medical devices and pharmaceutical products in a wide range of fields related to transfusions, surgical operations, general-purpose medical devices, dialysis, and rehabilitation at Terumo Corporation. She also has experience in a series of project developments from planning a project to commercializing at a medical practice, as well as experience in management. Since 2015, she has provided consulting services to more than 350 companies entering the medical industry as her current role. She is trying to provide consulting services with the viewpoint of the individual company in mind.

About details of specialists

Introduction of measures implemented by public institutions

We will describe the measures from public institutions for pharmaceutical companies,
medical device companies, companies manufacturing regenerative medicinal products, and venture companies.

See more about measures implemented by public institutions