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List of Successful Candidates for the FY2026 TeSH GAP Fund Program “STEP1”

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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
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Associate Professor OSAKA, Yugo Development of a Heat Demand Visualization System by a Non-Invasive Virtual Plant for the Manufacturing Industry
Assistant Professor HARASHIMA, Ai Development of High-Value Fermented Foods through the Quantification of Anti-Glycation Functional Components Derived from Fermentation
Assistant Professor MIZUKAMI, Kimiko Supporting Those Who Care for Patients and Families: Developing an Organizational Support Model for Healthcare Professionals
Professor YONEDA, Mitsugu Visualizing Early Changes in Daily Living Functions Through Motion Analysis-Based Evaluation of Brain Predictive Circuits and Developing a Business Model to Extend Healthy Life Expectancy
Toyama Prefectural University
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Assistant Professor KAWASAKI, Takafumi Developing a Rapid Satellite Screening System for Natural Disaster Recovery
Hokuriku University
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Professor OHATA, Koji Development of a Robot-Assisted Telerehabilitation Platform to Improve Motor Function in People with Parkinson’s Disease
National Institute of Technology, Toyama College
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Associate Professor MANAKA, atsushi Commercialization of a Rapid and Ultra-Sensitive On-Site PFAS Screening System to Meet Strengthening Global Regulatory Demands
Kanazawa College of Art
Principal Investigator Research Theme
Associate Professor KANESHIMA, Takahiro "Art Practice in a Rich Rural Environment" - Building a Cultural Ecosystem That Contributes to the Local Community