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List of Successful Candidates for the FY2024 TeSH GAP Fund Program “Step 1”

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TeSH has selected the following research projects for the FY2024 TeSH GAP Fund Program “Step 1” on the Startup Ecosystem Co-Creation Program for the New Industry Creation Fund for University Startups.

Life Science

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Professor KURISAWA, Motoichi Commercialization of innovative nanoparticles for treating posterior ocular diseases through eye drops
Kanazawa University
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Professor NOMURA, Akihiro Development of Digital Therapeutics for Eating Disorder
University of Toyama
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Associate Professor NAKAJI, Tadashi Practical application of simple and high-performance cell sorting device
Associate Professor YAMAMOTO, Seiji Development of novel drugs based on the exacerbation molecular mechanism for the rare diseases that are no effective treatment
University of Fukui
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Professor OKI, Masaya Development of Therapeutic Agents for Retinal Ischemic Disease
Fukui Prefectural University
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Professor HAMANO, Yoshimitsu Oral administration of biopharmaceuticals via gastrointestinal absorption using abacterial polycationic peptides
Kanazawa Medical University
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Associate Professor SHIMASAKI, Takeo Business Development for Various Organ Cell Panels as Alternatives to Animal Testing, Combining Cellular Technology and Microphysiological Systems (MPS)
Senior Assistant Professor NISHIZONO, Hirofumi Development and Commercialization of a Device for Mammalian Sperm Activation Using Specific Wavelength Light Irradiation
Professor HATTA, Toshihisa Feasibility Study for the Commercialization of a Tissue Clearing Kit for Biological Specimens

Technology, Environment, Others

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Doctoral Course TADANO, Rion Business development of a harvesting robot arm and harvesting motion system mounted with a soft robotic hand
Professor HO, Anh Van Business Investigation on a Safe and Efficiently Operable Drone with Tombo Propeller
Assistant Professor WADA, Toru Toward a World Free from Oxidative Degradation of Plastics - Discovering Synergistic Stabilizer Formulations through Ultra-Efficient Screening
Kanazawa University
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Assistant Professor KITA, Shota Power supply capable of stable operation under extreme space environments
Professor TOKUDA, Norio Creation of Space Semiconductor Business Using World's First Inversion-Layer Diamond MOSFET
Professor HASEGAWA, Hiroshi Development of safe and eco-friendly chemical remediation methods for heavy metal-contaminated soils
University of Toyama
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Assistant Professor MORIWAKI, Maki Biorefinery project utilizing high-performance fermenting fungi for second-generation biomass
Toyama Prefectural University
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Master's Course ANDO, Mano Developing a business model for nanoneedle patches
President SHIMOYAMA, Isao AI Front Sensing Business
Fukui Prefectural University
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Professor TAHARA, Daisuke Practical research plan for the hatchery-based aquaculture of mackerel (Project Name: SABAival PROJECT)
Kanazawa Institute of Technology
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Professor AKASAKA, Takeshi VTOL-type winged electric drone business with maximum payload of 50 kg and range of over 50 km
Fukui College
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Professor OGOSHI, Sakiko Smart Support System for Children with Special Needs and All Related Stakeholders