Lab to Market: Exploring Kansai's Top Research with KSAC

will feature presentations from the researchers themselves, followed by networking sessions where attendees can discuss potential collaborations and partnerships. Investors, industry experts, and other stakeholders will have the chance to explore how these innovations could scale globally.

Early registration is recommended as spaces are limited to 50–60 participants.

Join us at the event and be part of the conversation about how university-led innovation can shape the future.

About the researchers and their presentations

• Kanta Ono from Osaka University is tackling the reproducibility challenge in energy materials using an AI-driven autonomous experimentation system. His approach could significantly accelerate the discovery of next-generation materials, advancing a sustainable energy future.

• Keisuke Miyake of Osaka University is developing a novel, less invasive treatment for diabetic foot wounds, potentially reducing the need for amputations and offering new hope to millions of patients.

• Masato Suzuki from Kansai University is transforming routine healthcare with a painless, nature-inspired blood collection system, making blood tests less invasive and more accessible.

• Jun Hirotani of Kyoto University is pioneering advanced thermal management solutions for high-performance electronics, breaking heat barriers and enabling new technological innovations.

• Katsumasa Fujita from Osaka University is advancing biological research through cryogenic optical microscopy, preserving cellular processes in detail and potentially revolutionizing drug development.

Host or Publisher Kansai Startup Academia Coalition (KSAC)