Information for Seed Proposer
(Academia and Startups)
Second Half “DSANJ Bio Conference” FY2026
Call for Applications from Researchers
The Drug Seeds Alliance Network Japan (DSANJ) provides opportunities for academia and startups in Japan and around the world to meet with pharma companies. As part of the program, the DSANJ Bio Conference is now recruiting researchers from universities, research institutions and startups who are seeking collaboration with pharma companies. At the DSANJ Bio Conference, we will arrange 40-minute one-on-one Zoom meetings between you and participating pharma companies.
Applications are accepted until October 22, 2026.
This is an opportunity to have meaningful discussions with pharma companies that are interested in your research and development. We warmly look forward to your participation!
Second Half “DSANJ Bio Conference” FY2026: Overview
| Purpose | Promoting joint research, technology transfer and investment in drug discovery |
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| Schedule | 10:00–18:00 (JST) on Jan. 27, 28, 29; Feb. 1, 2, 2027 |
| Program | 1. Sharing Your Proposal Materials with Japan-based Pharma
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| Participants | Approx. 100 researchers from universities, research institutions, startups, etc. Approx. 40 pharma companies and other organizations *If we receive a large number of applications, we may not be able to accept all applicants. |
| Fee | Participation is free of charge, including in the event of a successful collaboration. |
| Organizers | Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI), Kansai Pharmaceutical Industries Association |
| Co-organizer | Osaka Prefecture, Senri Life Science Foundation |
| Support | Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA), National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SME SUPPORT JAPAN), Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Osaka City, Kyoto City, Kobe City, Kinki Bio-Industry Development Organization, Urban Innovation Institute (UII) |
| Special thanks | The Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI-KANSAI) |
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Application Requirements
| Notes of application |
2. Each researcher is limited to one proposal. If you would like to submit more than one proposal, please have another person (e.g., a co-researcher or someone else in your research group) present it. |
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| Application Deadline | October 22, 2026 (JST) *including the submission of the required materials |
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Research outcomes you would like to pursue further in partnership with pharma companies *NB: We are eager to receive applications from startups and biotech companies. |
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| How to apply to participate | Please follow the steps below and complete the process by the deadline (October 22). Important Notice
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| Notice of Meeting Schedules | We will notify whether pharma companies have requested meetings with you around December 24, 2026. If you get meeting requests, we will also inform you of the number and provisional schedules. |
Contact
| Name | DSANJ Admin Office (Life Science Group, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry) |
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| Address | 2-8 Honmachi-bashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0029 Japan |
| Contact | Please contact us at the following e-mail address. [E-mail Address: contact@dsanj.jp] |
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