Your quick path to US expansion.
The Tokyo-Silicon Valley MedTech Launchpad is a Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) supported project aimed at helping cutting-edge Japanese medical technology enter the US market quickly, efficiently, and successfully.
Managed by an international consortium leading medical and global expansion accelerators
About the Tokyo-Silicon Valley MedTech Launchpad
Our program offers Japanese MedTech startups an end-to-end support system designed specifically to help early-stage companies validate their technologies in US markets and achieve unicorn-scale growth
Program Operators
Nozomi MedAlliance KK
MedTech-specialized company supporting global expansion of Japan-origin medical devices and digital health technologies.
Theranova LLC
A medical device foundry based in San Francisco providing bespoke support helping international companies enter the US med-tech market.
Investable Solutions
A global accelerator (operating under the brand Global Expansion Solutions) that has helped hundreds of companies expand to the US.
Medical DeviceS
DIAGNOSTICS
AI
therapeutics
WHAT WE OFFER
A Six-Month Program Transforming Japanese MedTechs into Global Players
The Tokyo-Silicon Valley MedTech Launchpad provides Japanese medical technology startups with end-to-end support to validate products, navigate regulations, and build traction in the world’s largest healthcare market.
01
Intensive Mentoring
Expert-led training covering clinical data validation, product-market fit analysis, FDA regulatory pathways, IP strategy, US reimbursement systems, and venture capital preparation—building your foundation for US market success.
02
Regulatory & IP Support
Hands-on guidance through FDA pre-submission processes, provisional patent filing strategies, quality management systems to ensure your technology meets the requirements of the US market.
03
Business & Investor Development
Strategic introductions to medical-focused venture capital firms, corporate innovation arms, distribution partners, and international accelerators to generate partnerships, pilots, and investment opportunities.
04
Silicon Valley Immersion
Two weeks spent in Silicon Valley including curated investor meetings, visits to hospital systems, FDA Pre-Submission support, and a pitch event before top-tier VCs and industry leaders.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Japanese MedTech Innovators Across Key Healthcare Sectors
Medical Devices & Equipment
Innovative therapeutic and diagnostic devices addressing unmet clinical needs—from surgical instruments and implantables to monitoring systems and imaging technologies.
Digital Health & SaMD
Software as a Medical Device, telemedicine platforms, patient management systems, clinical decision support tools, and digital therapeutics transforming care delivery.
Diagnostics & AI/ML
Advanced diagnostic platforms, laboratory systems, point-of-care testing, AI-powered diagnostic algorithms, and machine learning solutions for disease detection and prediction.
Healthcare Data & Analytics
Population health management, real-world evidence platforms, clinical data analytics, healthcare interoperability solutions, and medical data infrastructure technologies.
Does your company fit?
SIMPLE APPLICATION PROCESS
Simple, Fast, and Personalized
We’ve designed a streamlined application process to get you from inquiry to acceleration quickly. Each application receives individual attention, with decisions made within 2-3 weeks.
Here’s our quick 4-step process:
STEP 01
Application
Complete our online form with company details, latest deck, and relevant information.
STEP 02
Professional Review
Our expert committee evaluates submission to determine program fit and advancement to the interview stage.
STEP 03
Interview
Selected candidates join a video interview with our consortium team to discuss US market goals and readiness.
STEP 04
Answer
Response sent within 2-3 weeks of initial submission. Accepted companies begin working immediately with tailored mentoring.
Do you want to launch your medical startup in the US?
