Unlocking Japan’s Untapped Global Potential

Japan is uniquely positioned to become a global leader in life sciences innovation, particularly in healthy aging. The country boasts world-class research (e.g., Nobel Prizes in immunotherapy and regenerative medicine), and benefits from an aging population that generates extensive health data. Japan has also demonstrated strong commercial capabilities, ranking second globally for FDA-approved new drugs between 2011 and 2020, and producing blockbuster therapies like Opdivo and Enhertu

Beyond pharmaceuticals, Japan offers significant potential to repurpose adjacent technologies (e.g., robotics and advanced materials) for healthcare applications, leveraging its broad technological strengths

However, despite this strong foundation, Japanese innovators face systemic barriers in accessing the U.S.—the largest and most competitive life sciences market, accounting for over 50% of global value. Limited in terms of the number of startups, funding, and global success cases reflect a gap in tailored U.S. market strategy and support.

Q Partners was created to change that.

We were founded in Washington, DC by two professionals with deep roots in both the U.S. and Japan, united by a shared belief: Japan’s life sciences potential is vast—and with the right partner, it can thrive on the global stage.

The “Q” in our name represents our commitment to asking the right Questions and pursuing only Quintessential opportunities that drive value, rather than just scale. It also reflects the kanji ‘久’—shared by both founders’ names—symbolizing our dedication to creating long-term impact.

A Seamless Support System Rooted in Entrepreneurial Needs

Q Partners provides an integrated, flexible, and personal approach designed specifically for Japanese innovators entering the U.S. market.

Brainstorming Partner
We act as a strategic sounding board—working through your vision, key questions, hypotheses, and solution

First Call
When you’re at a crossroads or facing a challenge, we’re your go-to resource with timely, actionable insights tailored to your needs

Community Curator and Matchmaker
We foster ecosystems where shared values spark innovation – connecting vision, technology, talent, and capital