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List of Successful Candidates for the FY2025 TeSH GAP Fund Program “STEP2”

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TeSH has selected five research projects for the FY2025 TeSH GAP Fund Program “STEP2” on the Startup Ecosystem Co-Creation Program for the New Industry Creation Fund for University Startups as follows.

Life Science Technology Environment, Others

Life Science

University of Toyama
Principal Investigator Commercialization
Promotion Organization		 Research Theme Research overview
Associate Professor YAMAMOTO, Seiji Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co., Ltd. Establish of the startup for drug discovery that promotes therapeutic antibodies for the cystic lymphangioma, a chronic childhood disease PDF
［Overview］
Our research project aims to promote the commercialization of novel therapeutic antibodies that are developed based on the exacerbation molecular mechanisms of "cystic lymphangioma," an intractable childhood disease without effective treatments, and in order to treat and improve quality of life as many patients as possible.
University of Fukui
Principal Investigator Commercialization
Promotion Organization		 Research Theme Research overview
Professor OKI, Masaya Vision Incubate Co., Ltd. Development of a Non-Invasive Eye Drop Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy Targeting Ischemic Areas PDF
［Overview］
We are developing an eye drop treatment that can dramatically reverse diabetic retinopathy. Unlike existing anti-VEGF drugs, our Z3-5 can reduce ischemic areas, thus eliminating the need for multiple injections and reducing the burden on patients.
Kanazawa Medical University
Principal Investigator Commercialization
Promotion Organization		 Research Theme Research overview
Associate Professor NISHIZONO, Hirofumi QB Capital, LLC
ANRI Inc.		 Development and Commercialization of a Device for Mammalian Sperm Activation Using Specific Wavelength Light Irradiation PDF
［Overview］
Declining fertility rates in both humans and livestock, including cattle, have become a serious societal concern. To address this issue, we have developed a device that activates sperm by specific wavelength light irradiation (patented in Japan and the U.S.). We are currently working toward the practical application and commercialization of this sperm activation technology.

Technology

Kanazawa Institute of Technology
Principal Investigator Commercialization
Promotion Organization		 Research Theme Research overview
Professor AKASAKA Takeshi QB Capital, LLC VTOL-type winged electric drone business with maximum payload of 50 kg and range of over 50 km PDF
［Overview］
We aim to develop a business that utilizes an eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) type winged drone with a 50 kg payload and a 50 km range, addressing the low fuel efficiency of conventional drones.

Environment, Others

Fukui Prefectural University
Principal Investigator Commercialization
Promotion Organization		 Research Theme Research overview
Professor TAHARA, Daisuke Hokuhoku Capital Co., Ltd. Hatchery-based aquaculture of mackerel and create new market for fish farming PDF
［Overview］
In order to revitalize Japanese mackerel aquaculture, including the “Obama Yopparai Saba,” we aim to develop heat-tolerant mackerel seed and establish a fully integrated, hatchery-based aquaculture system through collaboration among industry, academia, and government, as well as empirical research in cage fish culture and breeding facilities.