On Friday, December 5, 2025, we held the "NQ Global Startup Gateway (Nakanoshima Cross Global Startup Creation and Hub Promotion Project) NQ Edition Bio-Catalyst AI Accelerator Program Kickoff Event" at the Qrossover Lounge Yume on the 2nd floor of Nakanoshima Qross.
This event serves as the kickoff for the "NQ Edition Bio-Catalyst AI Accelerator Program," one of the programs within the Osaka Prefecture "NQ Global Startup Gateway ( "Nakanoshima Cross Global Startup Creation and Hub Promotion Project") in Osaka Prefecture. It served as the kickoff for the "NQ Bio-Catalyst AI Accelerator Program," one of the initiative's programs. In addition to explaining the program to the selected participants (hereafter referred to as "selected participants"), the event facilitated networking and interaction among the program instructors, selected participants, and the selected participants themselves. This was achieved through short pitches by the selected participants and networking sessions.
NQ Version of Bio-Catalyst AI Accelerator Program
A program designed to leverage Deep Intelligent Pharma's cutting-edge AI technology and global industry expertise to transform promising startups into investable companies.
Details:https://nq-gateway.jp/programs#bio
At the outset of the opening remarks, Jun Miyagawa (Representative Organization: MIRACLE SCIENCE INNOVATION Inc., President) from the NQ Global Startup Gateway consortium operating this initiative delivered the opening address and introduced the program instructors. Following this, Yoshiki Sawa, Chairman (Chairman, Foundation for the Promotion of Future Medical Care) from Nakanoshima Cross, the venue for this program, offered his greetings.
Next, Mr. Shinya Yamamoto (General Manager, Deep Intelligent Pharma Inc.), the organizer of this program, provided an overview of the program. Mr. Yamamoto touched upon the rapid growth of AI to date and its future evolution and outlook. He explained the significance of utilizing AI in this program to support participants, as well as the impact AI technology has on business operations and growth.
Next, the 11 selected participants of this program gave short pitches introducing themselves and their research/business projects.
Following that, Mr. Shinya Yamamoto passionately shared his impressions of the short pitch and expressed his strong hope that the selected participants would further grow their businesses through this program.
At the conclusion of the event, closing remarks were delivered by Mr. Yu Moriguchi (Assistant to the President, Foundation for the Promotion of Future Healthcare / Specially Appointed Lecturer, Osaka University International Medical Center), who participated as a lecturer. Mr. Moriguchi expressed his expectations and enthusiasm for the lecturers and selected participants working together as one team, allowing the event to conclude in a highly spirited and positive atmosphere.
Following the event, a networking session was held, providing a valuable opportunity for participants to deepen their connections through lively exchanges and discussions between speakers and selected participants.