This year, eight faculty members from our university have been selected for Step 1 of the 2025 TeSH GAP Fund Program, which is aimed at faculty and graduate students aspiring to launch startups.
Selected applicants will receive up to 5 million yen as R&D expenses for one year, with the aim of bringing the results of their basic research to a stage where their business potential can be evaluated.
Please keep an eye on the progress of the selected recipients as they work toward future commercialization.
※For more information on Step 1 of the TeSH GAP Fund Program, click here.
<Medical field>
| PI | Issue Title |
| Institute of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology Associate Professor Kosuke Kuroda | Development of the magical liquid “ZILusion” that enhances the appeal of pharmaceuticals |
| University Hospital,Center for Advanced Medical Development Assistant Professor Yoshitaka Zaimoku | Social implementation of HLA deletion detection technology |
| Nano Life Science Institute Professor Kunio Matsumoto | Development of a Veterinary Biopharmaceutical for Feline Chronic Kidney Disease |
<Tech Field>
| PI | Issue Title |
| Institute of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Associate Professor Keigo Takasugi | Development of a Fully Domestic CAD/CAM Crown Manufacturing System for Dental Use |
| Institute of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Frontier Engineering Assistant Professor Toshihiro Nishimura | Commercialization of a 3D Printer Capable of Rapidly Printing Force Sensors |
<Environmental Field>
| PI | Issue Title |
| Institute of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Professor Takuya Tsujiguchi | Creation of a Business for Next-Generation Emergency Power Systems with Excellent Portability and Storability |
| Institute of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry Associate Professor Daisuke Hirose | Commercialization of an innovative platform technology for ultra-efficient dissolution, dispersion, regeneration, and transformation of poorly soluble molecules |
| Institute of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry Associate Professor Asami Mashio | Establishment of a method for recovering precious metals from industrial waste and aquatic environments |
The list of recipients for 2025 can be found at the link below
<Step 1> Click here for the recipients
<Step 2> Click here for the recipients
About Tech Startup HOKURIKU (TeSH)
Tech Startup HOKURIKU (TeSH) is a startup development platform based in the Hokuriku region, led by the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) and Kanazawa University, with the collaboration of 11 universities and 3 technical colleges across the three prefectures of Hokuriku region. The platform aims to significantly enhance both the quality and quantity of university- and college-originated startups in the region. By fostering publicly listed companies and globally competitive new industries from Hokuriku region, TeSH works to revitalize the regional economy, meet evolving human resource demands, and drive capital investment—ultimately contributing to the resolution of local social challenges.
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