Nissha Medical Technologies (NMT) the medical devices business unit of Japan’s Nissha Co. Ltd., has officially opened its new Nashville Innovation Center of Excellence with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Vanderbilt University’s main campus. The company says the event marks the completion of a major renovation and the beginning of an expanded partnership designed to advance next-generation medical device technologies.
NMT says the Nashville Innovation Center of Excellence builds on years of collaboration between NMT, Vanderbilt University, and the Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering (VISE). By bringing NMT’s Engineering and Development hub directly onto campus, the partnership strengthens the connection between academic research, industry development, and clinical application.
Representatives from Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Tennessee Valley Authority, and other regional partners attended the ribbon cutting ceremony in recognition of the project’s impact on innovation and economic development in Nashville. EndoTheia, the Vanderbilt-founded start-up developing advanced endoscopic technologies, also joined in celebrating its new home within the Innovation Center.
“Nissha Medical Technologies is pleased to collaborate with Tennesee, Nashville, and Vanderbilt as part of the growing MedTech ecosystem in Nashville,” said Brandon Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer of Nissha Medical Technologies. “Our innovation Center at Vanderbilt is poised to offer our customer base new opportunities for engagement and advancement in the development of technology platforms, as well as next-generation diagnostic and interventional devices.”
Junya Suzuki, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Nissha said: “The Nissha Group and Nissha Medical Technologies are committed to contributing to society. By enabling advanced medical device development. Our new innovation and development centre in Nashville brings together the combined expertise of Nissha Medical Technologies, EndoTheia, and Vanderbilt University to support progress in innovation and the local economy.”
The Nashville Innovation Center of Excellence will provide flexible research labs, prototyping space, collaboration areas, and room for hands-on learning. NMT says it expands opportunities for student internships, supports translational research, and enables closer partnership with Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. EndoTheia and Merge Medical will have facilities at Nashville Innovation Center of Excellence, supporting partnerships throughout every phase of device development, from initial creation to manufacturing and production.
