The annual kick-off event has been confirmed for this year!
【Event Overview】
The "Keio Healthcare Venture Contest," a business contest hosted by the Keio University School of Medicine, is celebrating its 11th anniversary this year. To date, a total of over 1,000 teams have entered, and the contest has produced and supported many healthcare startups.
In this kick-off event, we have invited representatives from two teams that won the Keio Healthcare Venture Contest in the past. They will talk about the specific strategies healthcare startups use not only to create services but to actually get users to "use them," "continue using them," and "spread the word."
Additionally, they will discuss their reasons for participating in the Keio Healthcare Venture Contest, their subsequent growth, and the benefits of participating.
We look forward to the participation of individuals and corporations interested in healthcare startups, as well as those interested in entering a business contest hosted by academia.
【Event Name】
FY2025 Keio University School of Medicine Hosted Keio Healthcare Venture Contest Kick-off Event
【Date & Time】
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 18:30–20:00
※Networking time from 20:00–20:30 after the event
【Participation Fee】
Free
【Location】
TOKYO VENTURE CAPITAL HUB (Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B)
【Event Content & Time Schedule (Planned)】
18:30–18:35 Opening & Greetings
18:35–18:50 Lecture by Mr. Torii
18:50–19:20 Presentations by two participating companies
19:20–19:30 Short Break
19:30–19:55 Talk Session
19:55–20:00 Information from the Keio Healthcare Venture Contest & Closing
Around 20:00–20:30 Networking Time
【Speakers】
Mr. Yuki Oka, Digireha Inc.
Mr. Yuto Torii, Keio Innovation Initiative, Inc.
Mr. Masayuki Morishita, Aliluju Inc.
【Talk Theme】
"Overcoming the 'Unused Barrier' in Healthcare: Service Design that Reaches Users and Sustains Engagement"
【Application Form】
【What is the Keio Healthcare Venture Contest hosted by Keio University School of Medicine?】
The Keio University School of Medicine holds the "Keio Healthcare Venture Contest," Japan's first business contest hosted by a medical school, every year.
We aim to be a business contest that "nurtures" participants through seminars, mentoring, and judging by medical and business experts from both within and outside Keio University.
Past participants have achieved various track records, such as securing funding, starting joint research with Keio University Hospital, and obtaining medical device approval.
The winning team in the Professional Category receives a prize of 1 million yen, the winning team in the Student Business Challenge Category receives 300,000 yen, and several luxurious corporate awards are also available.
Every year, people from various backgrounds participate.
Starting from FY2025, a new Idea Category has been established within the Student Division. Please feel free to participate even with just an "idea"!
Keio Healthcare Venture Contest Official Website: https://www.keio-antre.com/
Contact: contest@keio-antre.com