The Japanese Biotechnology Industry : A Long Road Ahead

From the late 1990s, the Japanese government began to introduce new innovation policies to create a biotechnology industry for the nation. The government has successfully created a plethora of bioventures during the mid-2000s but since then the growth of bioventures has plateaued. This research note examines the present state of listed bioventures in Japan and analyzes what is required for such firms to remain competitive