SORA Technology Co., Ltd. (Headquartered in Nagoya, Japan; Founder & CEO: Yosuke Kaneko), a company driving innovations in global health and climate through AI and aerospace technologies, has joined a coalition of business leaders—led by Ken Shibusawa—to formally submit a strong appeal to the Government of Japan. The letter, addressed to Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Takamaro Fukuoka, urges the Japanese government to renew and expand its financial and strategic commitments to the Global Fund and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
This proposal highlights Japan’s pivotal role as a global health leader and calls for a bolder, forward-looking stance in supporting international efforts to combat infectious diseases and reinforce health systems worldwide.

Six Strategic Recommendations to the Government of Japan

The joint appeal outlines six actionable requests directed at the Japanese government:

1. 1.Broaden R&D for Global Health Impact
   Leverage Japan’s advanced research capabilities not only for domestic benefit but also to meet urgent healthcare needs in low- and middle-income countries by supporting globally oriented pharmaceutical and medical innovation.
2. 2.Promote Japanese Innovation in Global Procurement
   Bolster governmental support frameworks to ensure that innovative Japanese products and services can be effectively integrated into the procurement channels of major global health institutions.
3. 3)Demonstrate Global Health Leadership at TICAD 9
   Position Japan as a global health champion at TICAD 9 (the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development), a Japan-led summit focused on African development and international cooperation, reinforcing its leadership in addressing health challenges across the Global South.
4. 4)Expand ODA and Mobilize Private Capital
   Increase ODA spending on global health in a strategic and innovation-driven manner, while using ODA to catalyze public-private partnerships and impact investments that mobilize private-sector capital at scale.
5. 5)Increase Japan’s Role in Global Health Governance
   Collaborate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to shape Japan’s response to global health funding calls. Japan should take a proactive stance in replenishing both Gavi and the Global Fund to retain board representation and increase its diplomatic influence in key global institutions.
6. 6)Promote Unified Health Diplomacy
   Promote a unified, strategic approach to international health engagement through inter-ministerial cooperation and the “Global Health Human Resource Pool,” in line with the Ministry of Health’s Vision for Global Health.

SORA Technology’s Commitment to Global Health

SORA Technology is pioneering the use of drone and AI technologies to support frontline efforts in infectious disease control, with a particular focus on malaria. Through anticipated partnerships with the Global Fund and Gavi, the company aims to strengthen on-the-ground healthcare delivery and secure the stable distribution of medical supplies. Its expertise in data-driven logistics and infection monitoring will be deployed to maximize aid effectiveness in regions supported by these global institutions.

Company Overview

Company Name: SORA Technology Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Founder & CEO: Yosuke Kaneko
Business Domains: Technology solutions for infectious disease control, agriculture, and disaster response using AI and drones
Founded: 2020
Website: https://sora-technology.com/en/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sora-technology/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sora.technology/