Small tech, big impact: health sensors in Japan

Online webinar | 10 Feb, 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 (UTC)

Preparation
Japan
Medical devices

About this event

Date: 10 Feb, 2026

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 (UTC)

Location: Online

Language: en

Sector: Medical devices

Speakers: Kaitlin Outtrim; Vik Kashyap; Travis Peterson

Explore how small tech is making a big impact in Japan's health sensor market in this webinar. From fall detection and chronic care to family wellness and sports, discover where real opportunities lie and how foreign innovators can stand out. Join CarterIGNITE experts as they reveal market dynamics, success strategies, real-world case studies, and answer questions in a live QandA discussion panel.

Speakers

Kaitlin Outtrim , Project Manager and Researcher, Carter Group

Kaitlin is a Project Manager and Researcher at CarterIGNITE with four years' commercial market research experience. She specialises in agetech, robotics, consumer products, and Japan market entry, supporting start-ups, multinationals, and government bodies in Japan and across the globe. A speaker of Japanese and known for her Kiwi ingenuity, she brings a unique ability to connect cultural insight with commercial results.

Vik Kashyap , Founder and CEO, Toi Labs

Vik Kashyap is the Founder and CEO of Toi Labs, a Silicon Valley company backed by leading bathroom brands and the U.S. NIH. Toi Labs develops smart bathroom technologies to support health and dignity in ageing populations and is expanding into Japan. Previously, Vik pioneered a treatment for IBD, co-authored a widely cited study, and worked as a venture capitalist at Battery Ventures. He has advised global tech firms, invested as an angel, and is a Harvard graduate.

Travis Peterson , Chief Commercial Officer, Pontosense

Travis is Chief Commercial Officer at Pontosense, leading commercialisation and go-to-market strategies for AgeTech, automotive, and veterinary technologies. With prior leadership roles at Lear Corporation, he is known for revitalising relationships, accelerating tech adoption, and driving sustainable growth. Travis holds an Economics BA from Oakland University and an MBA from Wayne State, and serves on advisory boards while supporting wildlife conservation through the Cheetah Conservation Fund.

What you will learn

Discover where the biggest opportunities are in Japan's health sensor market.

Learn how foreign innovators can stand out in a crowded field.

Uncover market dynamics, success strategies and lessons from real-world case studies.