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Entrepreneurial Support Program(Explore Course)

GTIE GAP Fund Explore Course, 2026 1st

This page lists the successful candidates selected for the GTIE GAP Fund Explore Course, 2026 1st. Their specializations cover life sciences, materials science, environment, energy, electronics engineering, and interdisciplinary research. Backed by the GTIE GAP Fund, each project is on track to become a startup with strong potential to address critical social challenges.

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The University of Tokyo UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd.

Investigator ／ Takuzo Aida

Establishing the Technological and Commercial Foundations for Supramolecular Plastics

The University of Tokyo Advanced Technology Acceleration Corporation (ATAC)

Investigator ／ Takahiro Nomoto

Development of medicines for vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy

University of Tsukuba Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co., Ltd. , Angel Bridge Inc.

Investigator ／ Hidetoshi Takada

Development of an Innovative mRNA Vaccine Platform Technology to Control Autoimmune Diseases

University of Tsukuba Incubate Fund KK

Investigator ／ Tsuyoshi Takatani

Practical Deployment of Visual Inspection for Glossy and Transparent Objects via Integration of Event Cameras and Computational Imaging

Chiba University JAFCO Group Co., Ltd.

Investigator ／ Takaaki Wajima

Development and Commercialization of Zero-Emission Carbon Fiber Recovery Technology Using Novel Molten Salts

Yokohama National University KSP, Inc.

Investigator ／ Junji Fukuda

Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss Using microRNAs Generated by Human Dermal Papilla Cells in a Multi-Layer Culture System