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MEDIUS Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO Medius Holdings Co., Ltd. Yasuhiko Ikeya; hereinafter referred to as MEDIUS HD") has signed a partnership agreement with Plug and Play Japan Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO Medius Holdings Co., Ltd.: Vincent Philippe; hereinafter referred to as "Plug and Play"), a global innovation support and startup investment company, with the aim of supporting the optimization of hospital management through the penetration of DX in the medical field and contributing to regional medical care through the smooth market entry of advanced medical devices that utilize AI and the latest technology.

The global medical device market continues to grow, with innovative medical devices being developed one after another both in Japan and overseas. While the Japanese market is also expected to grow due to an aging population and diversifying medical needs, there is a challenge in that excellent products are difficult to reach medical facilities due to restrictions on sales strategies and distribution structures.

The Group's management philosophy is "contributing to local medical care," and the Group supports medical facilities by providing medical equipment and welfare/nursing care products. This partnership will combine the Group's distribution network, which spans 85 locations nationwide, with Plug and Play's global startup network, creating a system for faster and smoother delivery of innovative medical equipment and software to medical facilities in Japan.
This will support the promotion of digital transformation and management optimization at medical institutions, while also contributing to improving the quality of regional medical care. Furthermore, by utilizing the cutting-edge technologies of promising startups supported by Plug and Play, we will accelerate the resolution of issues facing medical settings, thereby contributing to improving the quality of life of patients.

MEDIUS Group will continue to work to deliver innovative solutions to medical professionals and the patients they serve.
　

Comment from Vincent Philip, Plug and Play Japan Co., Ltd.
"We are honored to welcome MEDIUS HD as a corporate partner of Plug and Play. We are confident that by combining our global network and extensive track record in open innovation with MEDIUS HD's strong presence in the medical device industry, we will be able to more quickly deploy the innovative technologies of carefully selected startups to medical settings in Japan. Through this partnership, we will contribute to the further development of Japan's healthcare industry."

Comment from Masaru Kurihara, Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer MEDIUS Holdings Co., Ltd.
We are honored to be able to participate as a corporate partner in Plug and Play's Health program, which connects startups and companies in the fields of healthcare, nursing care, and well-being.
Our company's management philosophy is "contributing to local medical care," and we sell and rent medical equipment and welfare and nursing care products at 85 locations nationwide. By combining this track record with Plug and Play's promotion of open innovation through its global network, we can expect further development in Japan's medical field and healthcare industry. We will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable, better medical and nursing care environment.

About Plug and Play Japan
Plug and Play is one of the world's largest innovation platforms, connecting startups, large corporations, investors, academia, and government agencies/local governments. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we operate in over 60 locations worldwide, including Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. We provide support at every stage of the process, from startup discovery and trend research to innovation strategy and commercialization support, to over 550 large corporate partners and government agencies/local governments worldwide. We also leverage our startup accelerator programs and venture capital capabilities to accelerate innovation in a variety of fields and industries, investing in over 250 startups worldwide annually.