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List of Successful Candidates for the FY2026 TeSH GAP Fund Program “STEP1”
TeSH has selected 36 research projects for the FY2026 TeSH GAP Fund Program “STEP1” on the Startup Ecosystem Co-Creation Program for the New Industry Creation Fund for University Startups as follows.
Life Science
Kanazawa University
| Principal Investigator | Research Theme |
|---|---|
| Professor KAWASAKI, Hiroshi | Commercialization of a Drug Discovery Screening Platform Using an Ferret Brain Tumor Model |
| Assistant Professor KOHNO, Susumu | Development of Novel Small-Molecule Therapeutics for SUCLA2-Deficient Cancers |
| Professor NAKAMURA, Takashi | Platform Technology for Cell Subset-Specific Targeting |
| Associate Professor NAKAYAMA, Takahiro | Commercialization of a foundational technology for high-precision, high-sensitivity bioassays based on high-density oriented control of antibody molecules |
University of Toyama
| Principal Investigator | Research Theme |
|---|---|
| Lecturer OHISHI, Yuki | Business Development of Rotaxane-type Drugs for Cancer Phototherapy with Low Side Effects |
| Specially Appointed Professor OSHIMA, Yusuke | Commercialization of a Raman Spectroscopy System for Minimally Invasive Medicine |
| Lecturer SHITAOKA, Kiyomi | Rapid Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Infant Parechovirus Infections Using Single B Cell-Based Human Antibody Generation Technology. |
| Professor TABATA, Toshihide | EV-SELEX drug discovery services for quick development of challenging therapeutics |
| Professor TSUNEKI, Hiroshi | Development of a novel healthy sleep-promoting drug |
| Clinical Associate Professor NAKAOKA, Hideyuki | Development of a Novel microRNA Biomarker-Based System for the Early Diagnosis of Intravenous Immunoglobulin-Resistant Kawasaki Disease: A Therapeutic Strategy for Preventing Coronary Artery Aneurysms |
Komatsu University
| Principal Investigator | Research Theme |
|---|---|
| Professor YAMAOKA, Tetsuji | Translational Development of Intelligent Ultrathin Coating Materials for Protecting and Repairing Damaged Tissue Surfaces |
Kanazawa Institute of Technology
| Principal Investigator | Research Theme |
|---|---|
| Professor KINDO, Toshiki | Commercialization of the ADVISE pathology diagnosis support system |
Kanazawa Medical University
| Principal Investigator | Research Theme |
|---|---|
| Lecturer SAKAMOTO, Takuya | From “Cells” to the “Microenvironment”: Artificial Synovial Fluid (ASF) as a Platform for Next-Generation Cell Therapy |
Hokuriku University
| Principal Investigator | Research Theme |
|---|---|
| Professor TAKAHASHI, Tatsuo | Strategic Commercialization and Pipeline Development of Liquiritigenin for Osteoarthritis Prevention and Treatment |
Technology, Environment
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)
| Principal Investigator | Research Theme |
|---|---|
| Professor UNOKI, Masashi | Advancement of speech communication support utilizing bone conduction technology |
| Professor OHDAIRA, Keisuke | Cat-CVD-Based Platform Business for Contract Manufacturing of High-Performance Thin Films |
| Professor TAKAMURA, Yuzuru | Application of physical reservoir computing using solid electrolyte gate transistors |
| Doctoral Course NINOMIYA, Masaya | Water evaporation-induced repeated opening and closing of parallel microchannels. |
Kanazawa University
| Principal Investigator | Research Theme |
|---|---|
| Professor ASAKAWA, Hitoshi | High-efficiency innovation platform for functional materials and devices |
| Associate Professor TSUGE, Yota | Production of a retinal cocktail for skincare through precision fermentation |
| Assistant Professor YONEZAWA, Hirotaka | Development of a Novel Bone-Cutting Instrument for Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Professor WATANABE, Tetsuyou | Toward Practical Motion Assistance Based on Light-Touch Guidance: Making Movement Easier |
University of Toyama
| Principal Investigator | Research Theme |
|---|---|
| Professor ABE, Takayuki | Business development of new clean-hydrogen production technology |
| Associate Professor OMURA, Masaaki | Development of a Device-Agnostic AI Platform for Ultrasound Diagnosis |
| Assistant Professor KAMIHARA, Yusuke | Development of Visualization and Expert Panel Support Software for Hematologic Malignancy Genetic Panel Testing |
University of Fukui
| Principal Investigator | Research Theme |
|---|---|
| Professor ASANO, Takayuki | Microwave Selective Heating for Sustainable Resource Creation - Toward the Commercialization of Value-Added Resources from Agricultural Residues - |
Fukui Prefectural University
| Principal Investigator | Research Theme |
|---|---|
| Professor HIBI, Takao | Development and Commercialization of Natural Cheese to Improve Sleep Quality and Gut Microbiota |
National Institute of Technology, Fukui College
| Principal Investigator | Research Theme |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor FUKUSHIMA, Hiroyuki | Realization of Plant Factories with Low-Cost and High-Efficiency Growth Using Red Emission from Mn Phosphors |
Social Impact
Kanazawa University
Toyama Prefectural University
Hokuriku University
National Institute of Technology, Toyama College
Kanazawa College of Art