Corporate Philosophy

Corporate philosophy

  • MISSION

    Our mission is to promote human health by providing innovative products and services to address problems of infectious diseases caused by mosquitoes, ticks, and other sanitary pests.

  • VISION

    By providing sustainable solutions to infectious diseases caused by sanitary pests and implementing technological innovations in society, we aim to grow into a Japanese company that can be proud of its global presence.

  • VALUE

    Creation

    We will always take on the challenge of cutting-edge research and technological development, generate our own research funds through our corporate activities, and strive to advance tropical medicine research in a stable, long-term manner.

    Diversity

    We aim to achieve better results through collaboration among people with diverse expertise. We foster not only medical professionals but also people with a keen perspective who can engage in tropical medicine research.

    Contribution to society

    We aim to be a company that leads the way in implementing tropical medicine research in society, and contribute to improving the quality of life for people around the world.

Research-based Startup

Social implementation of tropical medicine research

Startups

Origin of the company name

As a field worker, Charles Darwin created numerous specimens of plants and animals, and wrote "The Theory of Evolution," which remains the most influential work in the history of science. This great work teaches us that the most important thing in biology is to study it in the field, where living things live. However, in modern times, with the advancement of molecular biology, there are an increasing number of biologists who do not go out into the field.

I believe that the day will come when the importance of field science by field workers will be recognized again. Until that day comes, I want to continue to leave as much fieldwork technique as possible to the next generation, and as a reminder to myself to continue going out into the field, so I named my company "Field Workers."

Logo Design

The origin of our company's logo design is the motif of a mosquito pupa. Mosquito pupa is known to be very active, which is rare among insect pupae.

The name expresses the idea that the company will continue to move vigorously even during the maturation period, and has the potential to take flight in the future. The company registration date was set to June 6th, the day when male and female pupae move vigorously and appear to have reversed their momentum.

Message from the CEO

Message from the CEO

■ Background ■

FIELDWORKERS Co., Ltd. was founded on June 6, 2022 as a startup from the Nagasaki University Institute of Tropical Medicine, specializing in "manufacturing" of measures against sanitary pests that carry infectious diseases, such as mosquitoes and ticks. The Nagasaki University Institute of Tropical Medicine is the only public research institute in Japan that has been conducting infectious disease research for a long time since 1942, aiming to solve infectious disease problems. The wisdom of this good old tropical medicine institute is one of the best in the world. In particular, the knowledge gained from field research over more than 80 years is something to be proud of in the world. With these roots, our company is incorporating new technologies and renovating research techniques and equipment. We aim to be a Japanese company that can be proud of the world by overcoming infectious diseases caused by sanitary pests around the world.

■ ■ History ■ ■

- 2016 -

The beginning of our company's concept was my desire to give back to society through field research techniques and developed products that contribute to infectious disease control based on mosquito survey techniques.

- 2019 -

His experience as a research fellow at the London School of Tropical Medicine brought this idea closer to reality, as he saw in his host professor, who was both a university professor and an active businessman, an ideal model for the next generation of researchers.

- 2021 -

After returning from the UK, he received a seed development fund from the Kyushu University-based Venture Promotion Council, which paved the way for him to start his own business.

- 2022 -

Receiving six consecutive rejections of my research grants was the catalyst that led me to decide to start my own company. My anger and despair at the research grant system is what drives me to move forward.

■ ■ ■ Hope ■ ■ ■

If we can break away from the tax-dependent research funding system and become independent in the creation of research funds by doing business, a new group of scientists can be organized. Unless we minimize the impact of the shrinking national research funding and aim for stable development of young talent, Japan's future will be in danger. That's my feeling.

There is no time left to criticize the government for cutting research funding and demand improvements. We are convinced that the contribution we can make to science and society as a university-based startup is to use our brains to the fullest and create new industries.

As a startup company engaged in tropical medicine research, we aim to overcome infectious diseases caused by sanitary pests around the world, and we strive every day to grow into a Japanese company that can be proud of its global presence through the social implementation of innovative technologies.

Representative Director Tomonori Hoshi
Founder & CEO Tomonori HOSHI

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Members

  • Founder/Representative Director Tominori Hoshi

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    Founder & CEO Dr. Tomonori HOSHI

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    Graduated from Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Doctor of Medicine. Currently an assistant professor at Nagasaki University Institute of Tropical Medicine, he is also seconded to the World Health Organization (WHO) as a COVID-19 countermeasure consultant. Founded Field Workers Co., Ltd. with the aim of creating new technological innovations and business models for research in the field of zoological hygiene. His role models as researchers are Professor Manabu Sasa and Professor Nanzaburo Omori.

Company Information

Company Profile

Company name

FIELDWORKERS Co., Ltd.

Corporate Number

5310001017899

Address

〒850-0862
1-43 Dejima-machi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture

Established

June 6, 2022

Business Contents

Purpose

Planning, manufacturing, sales and import/export of research-related products

We are mainly engaged in planning, manufacturing, sales and export of research equipment using 3D printers. We can also handle the import and sale of research equipment from overseas (such as the Hemotek artificial blood sucking device).

Investigation, identification, extermination, breeding, sale, import and export of sanitary animals

We mainly investigate and identify mosquitoes and ticks, and provide advice on their extermination. We also handle the sale of bred specimens.

Field survey and data analysis

We can handle field surveys related to sanitary pests and the associated data analysis. In addition, we can also handle some data analysis related to things other than sanitary pests.

Book planning, production, publishing and sales

We have acquired the ISBN publisher code 9912999, and are able to publish books that contribute broadly to science. However, we cannot accept your request if it does not meet our publishing standards.

Planning and hosting of seminars, events, lectures and exhibitions

We are able to plan and hold science events related to mosquitoes and ticks.