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We Have Obtained “Certification for a Designated Specially Controlled Medical Device.”
On March 11, 2026, our company obtained the “Certification of Designated Specially Controlled Medical Devices.” We are dedicated to accelerating the integration of AI-assisted ultrasound diagnostics into the healthcare system. ■ Details of the “Certification of Designated Specially Controlled Medical Devices.” Certification Number: 308ACBZX00005000 Marketing Authorization Holder: Southwood Inc. Certified Product: Ultrasound Image Display Software “Southwood” Certification Dat
4 days ago
We received an Encouragement Award at the 7th Shikoku Alliance Business Plan Contest
We received an Encouragement Award at the 7th Shikoku Alliance Business Plan Contest, sponsored by Shikoku Alliance (Awa Bank, Hyakujushi...
Jan 17, 20251 min read
Participated in a social gathering for the University of the Ryukyus President regarding joint research
October 30, 2024 - Southwood Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokushima Prefecture) attended the University of the Ryukyus President's Social...
Nov 8, 20241 min read
Southwood Inc. Joins Butterfly Garden to Deploy Echocardiography AI on Butterfly’s Imaging Platform
Southwood Inc. enters Butterfly Garden, leveraging Butterfly Network’s software development kit (SDK) to build and deploy AI for early...
Jul 26, 20243 min read
We are excited to announce that our company will be the first Japanese company to join Butterfly Network’s AI Marketplace "Butterfly Garden."
As of June 29, 2024, our company has been officially accepted as the first Japanese enterprise to participate in Butterfly Network’s...
Jul 26, 20241 min read
We have acquired a business license for the sale of highly-regulated medical devices.
On June 20, 2023, we obtained a business license for "sales of highly-regulated medical devices, etc." from the Tokushima Public Health...
Jul 25, 20241 min read
Obtained “Registration Certificate of Medical Device Manufacturing” from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
On July 8, 2024, we have completed the registration as a medical device manufacturer with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and obtained...
Jul 25, 20241 min read
The Company raised an additional 100 million yen in funding through J-KISS-type stock acquisition rights.
On March 29, 2024, Southwood Inc. secured an additional 100 million yen in funding from Academia Industry Alliance Capital (AIAC*1) via...
Apr 11, 20241 min read
We have acquired the "National University Corporation University of the Ryukyus Venture."
On February 28, 2024, our company was approved as a university-launched venture authorized by the University of the Ryukyus, obtaining...
Mar 4, 20241 min read
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