International Collaboration
Osaka Bio Headquarters is working on building a foundation for international exchange projects by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with overseas life science clusters to strengthen international competitiveness.
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BioM (Germany)
A non-profit organization based in Munich, Bavaria, that manages the bio-related network and operates the Munich Biotech Cluster. |
Signed MOU in October 2011 (Updated in 2015, 2018, and 2022) |
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bioXclusters
A joint cluster spanning four European countries aimed at fostering growth and strengthening the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises in the life sciences sector. |
Signed MOU in November 2016 (Updated in 2018 and 2022) |
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LYONBIOPOLE (France)
A medical cluster centered in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, consisting of companies, research centers (university hospitals, universities, foundations), and other members. |
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BioM (Germany)
See above. |
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Biocat (Spain)
An organization that supports companies, research groups, hospitals, and universities within the Catalonia bioscience cluster. |
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bioPmed (Italy)
A regional innovation cluster specializing in life sciences and healthcare in the Piedmont region, comprising about 100 companies. |
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POM Limburg (Belgium)
A cluster based in Hasselt, Limburg, Flanders, that oversees and operates the Health Campus Limburg, a key life sciences hub comprising hospitals, universities, and research institutions. Health Campus Limburg DC An innovation hub in the heart of Europe, initiated by POM Limburg and University of Hasselt. A place where knowledge institutes, healthcare organizations, companies and governments come together to deliver quality care and promote responsible entrepreneurship in the health economy. The main focus is on digital and data-driven care, patient-centric research and development and health promotion. |
Signed MOU in December 2022 |
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Montréal InVivo（Canada）
A cluster based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is a nonprofit organization aimed at creating an innovative and competitive business environment in the fields of life sciences and health technology in Greater Montreal. |
Signed MOU in June 2025 |