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IPAS2024 2nd Period Results Presentation "Demo Day"
The National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training (INPIT) will hold a Demo Day to present the results of the IPAS (Intellectual Property Acceleration Project for Startups), which accelerates the growth of startups in both business and intellectual property. At Demo Day, eight startups supported in the second period of IPAS2024 will present the results of the approximately five-month program. In addition, a roundtable discussion will be held where two supported startups and their mentoring teams will talk about the reality of mentoring.

After the results presentations and discussion session, we will hold a networking party, so we welcome startups and supporters who are interested in IPAS, as well as VCs and investors who are interested in the startups we support, to come to the venue!

- Recommended for these people! -
・Startups struggling with intellectual property strategies/looking for hints for their own growth and business development
・Investors/VCs focusing on next-generation growth companies
・Those considering open innovation or collaboration with startups
・Those considering partnerships and support measures to promote innovation in regions and industries
・People who are interested in IPAS...etc

【Event Summary】
The IP Acceleration program for Startups (IPAS) is a program aimed at startups in their seed/early stage. A mentoring team of intellectual property strategy producers (business mentors/IP mentors), consisting of business and intellectual property specialists, helps them build an appropriate business model suited to the startup's business and an intellectual property strategy linked to the business strategy.

At this event, eight startups supported in the second batch of IPAS2024 will present the results they achieved through the approximately five-month program, and there will also be a roundtable discussion in which two supported startups and their mentoring teams will talk about the reality of mentoring.

【Summary】
■Date and time: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 18:00-21:30 (Japan Standard Time) (including social gathering)
■Registration begins: 17:45
■Format: In person *Archived streaming will be available at a later date
■Venue: SHIBUYA QWS (15F Scramble Square, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0002)
■Access: Click here for access to the venue⇒https://shibuya-qws.com/about/outline
■Participation fee: Free
■Organizer: INPIT (Independent Administrative Institution National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training)
■ Secretariat entrusted to: NTT Data Institute of Management Consulting, Inc.
■ Capacity: Approximately 100 people (※Applications will be closed once capacity is reached)

【program】
18:00-18:05Opening remarks
18:05-18:15Outline of IPAS
18:15-19:15 IPAS2024 2nd batch startup results report
19:15-19:25 Break
19:25-20:15 Roundtable discussion with IPAS2024 2nd batch startups and mentoring teams
20:15-20:20 Closing remarks
20:45-21:30 Social gathering (light refreshments available)
*The program content is subject to change without notice.

[How to apply]
Please fill in the required information and apply at the URL below.
https://forms.office.com/r/zcDcscavCp

【Speakers】
The eight IPAS startups that will be presenting their results in the second period of fiscal year 2024 are as follows:

◆ANRis Co., Ltd.
【Company Profile】
The company provides pharmaceuticals that support patients with cancer and hereditary diseases through nucleic acid drugs developed in Japan using the "SNPD-siRNA" technology developed at the University of Tokyo.

◆Okuma Diamond Devices Co., Ltd.
【Company Profile】
The company aims to put diamond semiconductors into practical use in society, as they have significantly superior high-frequency characteristics, high power efficiency, and heat dissipation compared to existing semiconductors, and are expected to be used in areas such as nuclear power plants, outer space, and next-generation communications "Beyond 5G."

◆Octa Robotics Inc.
【Company Profile】
By providing a multi-vendor interface service specializing in collaboration between robots and building facilities, the company aims to become a hub connecting robots and society and create a new social infrastructure.

◆Zoken Co., Ltd.
【Company Profile】
The company aims to develop medical devices that utilize AI and IoT technology to improve the rate of patients continuing treatment for sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) and reduce the risks associated with SAS.

◆MuLab Co., Ltd.
【Company Profile】
We develop and supply small, robust and powerful precision reduction gears, contributing to the realization and sophistication of new mechatronics machines, such as next-generation robots, advanced medical equipment, rockets, and artificial satellites.

◆Medlarks Co., Ltd.
【Company Profile】
The company aims to develop medical devices to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), which account for more than 10 million cases and 240,000 deaths each year worldwide, and save many lives lost to CAUTIs.

◆LinkMed Co., Ltd.
【Company Profile】
By commercializing an innovative, "visible" cancer treatment drug using the radioisotope 64Cu, we hope to realize an effective treatment with minimal side effects, thereby contributing to overcoming intractable cancers.

◆Luna RD Co., Ltd.
【Company Profile】
By utilizing its unique nano drug delivery system and effectively linking university-based research results with industry, the company aims to create innovative pharmaceuticals and meet the medical needs of Japan, an ageing society.

★We are currently accepting applications for the second period of IPAS2025! We look forward to receiving applications from all startups!
Also, to all startup supporters, we would appreciate it if you could share this information with other startups around you!
IPAS application page: https://ipas-startups.inpit.go.jp/apply/

【Contact Us】
IPAS Secretariat: NTT Data Institute of Management Consulting, Inc.
10th floor, JA Kyosai Building, 2-7-9 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093
E-mail:ipas@nttdata-strategy.com
Junsuke Yoneyama, Nao Yamamoto, and Tomohito Ujiie

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