Health Campus and Osaka Bio Headquarters confirm cooperation during princely mission
A Belgian delegation of 600 participants embarked on an important economic trade mission in Japan the day before yesterday. Led by Princess Astrid, business leaders, officials and academic representatives are strengthening ties with Japan. Various contracts between Belgian and Japanese companies are being concluded, including a collaboration between the Health Campus and Osaka Bio Headquarters.
Lighthouse site
POM Limburg and UHasselt’s aim with the Health Campus is to create a new lighthouse location for healthcare innovation in Flanders and beyond. To strengthen its ecosystem internationally, the campus is now partnering with Japan’s Osaka Bio Headquarters. With a view to innovation and departing from the regional operation, the cooperation mainly aims at international knowledge exchange.
Complementary
Osaka Bio Headquarters was established by Osaka province, which will host the 2025 World Expo on the theme of healthy living. The organisation wants to strengthen international collaborations around life sciences and is specifically looking for overseas networks to do so. The ecosystems of the two institutions are complementary: while Osaka is getting acquainted with a dynamic, young ecosystem, the Health Campus is learning from an experienced partner. In addition, Limburg campus residents will gain access to a larger international market.