Senaka* Scan: 3D Screening System for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS)
SMILE CURVE Inc.
Advancing early detection of scoliosis to build a world where everyone can enjoy a lifetime of health and happiness.
SMILE CURVE develops innovative screening systems utilizing radiation-free 3D surface scanners and proprietary analysis software for the early detection of adolescent scoliosis. Our mission is to integrate these tools into school screenings and clinical follow-ups, facilitating early, non-invasive interventions such as bracing to prevent the need for surgical procedures.
BUSINESS DETAILS
- Company Name
- SMILE CURVE Inc.
- Date of Establishment
- August 17, 2023
- Head Office Location
- Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
- Representative
- Masakatsu Noguchi, Ph.D. (Life Sciences)
- Company Site (Japanese)
- https://smilecurve.jp/
- Major Business Partners
- Hospitals, Clinics, Government Agencies, School Systems, and Medical Screening Providers
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Achievements
- 1. Dec 2023: Winner, J-TECH STARTUP 2023 (Seed Category).
2. May 2024: Selected for the Soil / Forbes JAPAN Fund.
3. Oct-Dec 2024: Selected for J-starX Mayo Clinic Platform Accelerate program.
4. Jun 2025: Selected for the AMED Medical Startup Support Program (Keio University Hub).
5. Sep 2025: Awarded 2nd Place in Startup Catapult at the Industry Co-Creation (ICC) Summit KYOTO.