Life sciences were central to Piedmont’s institutional and economic mission in Japan during Piemonte Week at Expo Osaka 2025, reflecting the region’s broader strategy to internationalize and showcase its excellence globally. Collaboration with Japan, a global leader in the biomedical and robotic sectors, opens opportunities for scientific and technological partnerships, fostering a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable society. Piemonte is among Italy’s most dynamic regions in life sciences and wellness, with a highly specialized ecosystem that integrates research, industry, and education, encompassing around 2,800 companies across biotech, pharma, medical devices, diagnostics, nutraceuticals, and wellness.
Invited by the Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster (KBIC), the Piemonte delegation, including representatives from Regione Piemonte, Ceipiemonte, Torino Chamber of Commerce, Piedmont Life Science Innovation cluster - bioPmed, and Bioindustry Park, visited the Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation at Kobe (FBRI), a hub of medical research and biotech innovation. The visit aimed to strengthen dialogue in biotech, biomedical sciences, and technology transfer, fostering collaboration across scientific, industrial, and academic sectors.
At Expo Osaka, a roundtable was organized at the Italian Pavilion by bioPmed, bringing together Italian and Japanese innovation leaders to discuss shared challenges in life sciences, applied research, and internationalization of technological innovation. The discussions highlighted the strategic role of innovation ecosystems, from science parks to research centers, in enhancing regional competitiveness, promoting best practices, and supporting public-private collaboration.
The mission also saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Osaka Bio Headquarters, bioPmed, and Bioindustry Park to facilitate bilateral access to life sciences markets, technological exchanges, and joint events. Piemonte further showcased its expertise at Medical Japan in Tokyo, presenting six companies under an integrated “Health and Wellness” supply chain project coordinated by Ceipiemonte.
Regional officials emphasized life sciences as a strategic pillar for Piemonte’s industrial policy, combining research, technological innovation, and production capabilities. The mission in Japan reinforces Piemonte’s position in global innovation ecosystems, fostering opportunities for technology transfer and international partnerships.
Source: Bioindustry Park Silvano Fumero Spa – Biopmed
Published: December 2025
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