― Introducing CarbConnect®, Its DX/AI Solutions for the Life Sciences, to Health Policymakers from Developing Countries in Asia ―
CarbGeM Inc. was selected as an exhibitor at the “Health AI & Digital Health Innovation Marketplace,” held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at STATION Ai in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The company hosted a booth and presented at the Elevator Pitch Showcase.
The Marketplace was an official program of the regional workshop “Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Health Systems” (November 2–6, 2026), co-hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI).
The event was designed to connect policymakers from ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs), including senior officials from ministries of health and public health insurance agencies, with Japanese innovators in healthcare AI and digital health, and to explore opportunities for pilot deployments, partnerships, and investment to address local health challenges.
| Name | Health AI & Digital Health Innovation Marketplace |
|---|---|
| Program | Official program of the regional workshop “Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Health Systems” (November 2–6, 2026) |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 13:30–18:30 (JST) |
| Venue | STATION Ai Event Space (1-2-32 Tsurumai, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan) |
| Co-hosts | Asian Development Bank (ADB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) |
| Main Participants | Health policymakers from ADB developing member countries (DMCs); ADB, JICA, and ADBI; the Government of Japan and local governments; academia; exhibitors; and others |
| Language | English (AI-powered simultaneous interpretation available for plenary sessions) |
| CarbGeM’s Participation | Booth exhibition / Presentation at the Elevator Pitch Showcase |
| Presenter | Takahiro Agari, DVM, MPH, Head of Asia Business Dept., CarbGeM Inc. |
| Official Website | ADBI official event page |
At the event, Takahiro Agari, Head of CarbGeM’s Asia Business Dept., took the stage at the Elevator Pitch Showcase and presented the company’s proprietary technologies that support rapid testing and decision-making even in settings with limited medical resources.
At the booth, CarbGeM showcased and demonstrated its DX/AI solutions for the life sciences, including the cloud-based AI image analysis platform “CarbConnect®” and “BiTTE®-iE,” an AI software for microbial estimation support (non-medical device). During the networking sessions, the company engaged in active discussions with policymakers from various countries and representatives of international development finance institutions on applying its solutions to infectious disease control and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) challenges in emerging countries, as well as on opportunities for co-creation toward local field validation.
About CarbGeM Inc.
| Company Name | CarbGeM Inc. |
|---|---|
| Representative | Masakazu Nakajima, CEO |
| Headquarters | 1-5-13 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Founded | March 2021 |
| Business | Development and provision of AI-driven biotechnology solutions for the life sciences sector |
| Website | https://carbgem.com/en/ |
CarbGeM advances diagnostic support, research efficiency, and the standardization and automation of quality control in the life sciences through advanced technologies, backed by achievements that include regulatory approval of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD). By addressing social challenges such as shortages of skilled technicians and regional disparities, the company delivers accurate and rapid results that support medical and industrial settings. CarbGeM has received numerous awards in Japan and abroad: in January 2025, it received an Honorable Mention at the Tokyo Social Innovation Tech Award 2024; in February 2026, it was selected as a Global Top 10 company at the AI Impact Summit 2026 hosted by the Government of India; and in April 2026, it won the Excellence Award in the software category of the 38th Excellent New Technology and New Product Awards for SMEs. The company also continues to pursue open innovation with partners across industry, academia, and government to co-create the future of regional communities, healthcare, and research.
