by New York Office | Nov 21, 2022 | New York, Life Science, Featured Business Districts & Business Cost
In October 2022, Chugai Pharmaceuticals announced the end of construction on its new research center located in Yokohama City, titled the “Chugai Life Science Park Yokohama” (Chugai LSP Yokohama). This new center will combine Chugai’s two former domestic research...
by New York Office | Aug 17, 2022 | New York, Life Science, Business Support & Incentives
Since 2019, the Yokohama local government and Yokohama-based life sciences organization Kihara Memorial Foundation have been partnering with Connect in San Diego to power The Springboard Program in Yokohama. This program provides Japanese startups located in Yokohama...
by New York Office | Sep 18, 2020 | Industry Deep Dive, Innovative Culture, Special Features, Why Yokohama
An emerging innovation district with boundless potential The Yokohama bay area is in the midst of transforming itself into a next generation innovation district. The bay area, which stretches roughly from Yokohama station to Kannai station, includes the master-planned...
by New York Office | Sep 10, 2020 | New York, Life Science, Major Industries
San Diego is one of the nation’s leading start-up support regions with more than $3.47 Billion in venture capital investment in 2019. The City of Yokohama has partnered again with CONNECT w/ San Diego Venture Group (CONNECT) to leverage the region’s expertise...
by New York Office | May 15, 2019 | Highly Skilled Workforce, Innovation Interview, Innovative Culture, Special Features, Why Yokohama
Interview with Dr. Emi Tamechika, Professor at Yokohama National University’s Center for Economic Growth Strategy Becoming a launchpad for innovation, and establishing initiatives to educate entrepreneurs. How do you perceive Innovation? If I was going to sum up...
