With more than 30 years of experience in developing tactile and sensory measurement technologies, Jun Wada founded Hapquitous in 2023 upon turning 60. Guided by the mission of “bringing the potential of sensation and perception to anyone, anywhere,” Hapquitous developed Pain Compass®, a novel device based on the Thermal Grill Illusion (TGI). The system provides a three-minute assessment that objectively evaluates stress-related hypersensitivity in the brain and visualizes presenteeism—conditions that typically remain hidden in the workplace. Hapquitous offers an integrated solution that connects measurement → intervention (acupuncture, exercise, psychological support) → follow-up assessment, enabling early detection and improvement of employee well-being. Hapquitous is currently conducting collaborative research with ten institutions, including Kyoto Tachibana University, Kio University, and the University of Tokyo School of Medicine.
Business Utilizing Odor Quantification Technology Based on Olfactory Receptor Responses
We are conducting clinical development of an oral therapeutic cancer vaccine. We have completed a Phase I clinical trial targeting urothelial carcinoma and are currently conducting a Phase I/IIa clinical trial for malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Our mission is to safeguard the health of people worldwide. We are an Osaka University-spun-off healthcare startup in the healthcare/preventive medicine field, developing and providing the “Blood Vessel Beauty” scope—which observes capillary blood flow from the fingertip without blood sampling—along with the capillary image analysis software ‘CAS’ and the cloud-based evaluation system “CAS-Rating.” We research the relationship between capillary data and health/disease risks, aiming to implement new health indicators and preventive medical services in society.
A startup combining genome editing with smart land-based aquaculture to breed and produce high-value fish species using local resources. It aims to revitalize the fisheries industry and stabilize food supply, while contributing to lower environmental impact and regional revitalization.