InnoJin Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takenori Inomata), a university-born startup, announced on March 24th that it has been selected for "MedTech ROUND," a startup acceleration program organized by medical device companies.
Through this program, InnoJin will receive support from the accelerator Astellas Pharma Inc. With this backing, the company plans to further accelerate the social implementation of the products it is currently developing.
InnoJin Inc. is a company engaged in IT-based businesses related to medicine and healthcare, as well as the planning, production, and sales of smartphone apps and digital content, and medical consulting. To date, the company has a proven track record in the research and development of next-generation vision care solutions, including a VR-based program medical device for training pediatric amblyopia and a smartphone app to assist in dry eye diagnosis.
Following its selection for "MedTech ROUND," the company is poised to further strengthen its efforts toward product development and social implementation to realize "Human-Centric Digital Medicine" at the earliest possible stage.
■ ICT Startup League
This support program was launched in FY2023, triggered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' "Project for Supporting Budding R&D for Startup Creation."
The ICT Startup League supports startups through four main pillars:
① R&D Funding / Hands-on Support
Up to 20 million yen in R&D expenses are provided in the form of subsidies. In terms of hands-on support, the selection committee members involved in choosing the league members continue to provide guidance and promote growth even after the selection process. For companies that committee members evaluate as "must-select," a support system has been established where the evaluators themselves provide ongoing advice on business plans and offer growth opportunities—a dedicated "fan-like" support structure.
② Discovery & Cultivation
The program provides opportunities for learning and networking to promote the business growth of league members. It also seeks to discover individuals aiming to start businesses in the future, aiming to expand the entrepreneurial base.
③ Competition & Co-creation
The league functions as a venue for positive competition, much like a sports league, where startups learn together and challenge each other to win the necessary funding (up to 20 million yen). It also provides a space for "co-creation" where league members collaborate and expand their businesses through various opportunities such as sessions with selection committee members.
④ Communication
The initiatives of league members are promoted in collaboration with the media. By making these businesses known to a wider audience, the program aims to expand opportunities for new matching and business prospects.
■ Related Websites
ICT Startup League
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InnoJin Inc. (Official Website)
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InnoJin Inc. (LEAGUE MEMBER)
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MedTech ROUND Official Website
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