Factors such as strict price controls, reduced government investment in basic research, weak collaboration between industry and universities, and a slow regulatory process have significantly contributed to the decline in Japan's biopharmaceutical competitiveness, as noted in a 2022 paper by the Centre for Life Sciences Innovation, part of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, US. Japanese companies’ share of clinical trials also declined from 11 per cent in 2013 to 4 per cent in 2023. An IQVIA report found that the number of trials initiated by Japanese companies dropped from 501 in 2013 to 244 a decade later. Additionally, Japan launched only 20 new medicines in 2023, the lowest total since 2014, trailing behind the US and other major markets. Recognising this, the Japanese government has announced several initiatives designed to reshape the country’s biopharma ecosystem. These efforts include substantial increases in capital for venture funds, targeted subsidies for therapeutic drug development, and a suite of tax incentives aimed at empowering investors, entrepreneurs, and startup employees.
On July 30 2024, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled a roadmap to establish Japan as a ‘drug discovery land,’ marking it as a top government priority. The plan includes creating international-level clinical trial systems, attracting global pharmaceutical companies and venture capital, and doubling private investments in drug discovery startups by 2028. The aim is to foster an environment that supports both academia and startups, accelerates innovation, and enhances Japan’s role in the global pharmaceutical industry.
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