Table 6.

Comparison of general entrepreneurship promotion factors and Japan Biodesign

General entrepreneurship promotion factors	Corresponding the Japan Biodesign program (including externships)
Contribute to society	Medical device innovation contributes to healthcare and society, which is the goal of Biodesign
Utilize specialized skills and knowledge	Proposing medical device innovation requires utilization of skills and knowledge at both the personal level and by team members
Commercialize ideas	Program provides opportunities to learn business-related subjects
Role models	Externships provide inspiration through direct contact with actual ventures, that is, role models
Friends and associates with the same business-related desires and potential business partners	Biodesign requires all members to go through all processes as a team, thus creating valuable network with fellows, alumni, faculties, and lecturers