Orabubble Co., Ltd. Wins the Grand Prize at the 13th 'Contribution Award for Healthcare Industry Development'

Orabubble Co., Ltd. has received the Grand Prize at the 13th 'Contribution Award for Healthcare Industry Development,' hosted by the Kyushu Healthcare Industry Promotion Council (HAMIQ). The award ceremony was held on June 9, 2026, at GRAND FESTA HAKATA during the 'HAMIQ Healthcare Exchange DAY 2026.'

Background of the Award and Ceremony

The 'Contribution Award for Healthcare Industry Development' is organized by HAMIQ to recognize outstanding initiatives that contribute to the creation and advancement of the healthcare industry. Following a presentation review held on April 21, 2026, at the Kyushu Open Innovation Center, Orabubble's initiative was highly evaluated and selected for the Grand Prize.

HAMIQ Healthcare Exchange DAY 2026

The award ceremony took place on June 9, 2026, during the 'HAMIQ Healthcare Exchange DAY 2026' and the 'Kyushu Healthcare Industry Promotion Council General Meeting.' On that day, Mr. Kotani, Chairman of HAMIQ, presented the certificate and commemorative plaque to Mr. Saori Ogawara, President of Orabubble Co., Ltd.

Grand Prize Award Ceremony

About 'Orabubble'

Orabubble Co., Ltd. offers a completely new 'mouthpiece-type oral cleanser,' developed by Mr. Saori Ogawara, who is both a physician and the president of a metal processing company, based on his personal caregiving experience.

Innovative Concept Without Toothbrushes: Simply placing the mouthpiece in the mouth enables fine bubbles to spread throughout the oral cavity, providing effective and revolutionary cleaning.

Solving Challenges in Care Settings: Contributes to preventing aspiration pneumonia and reducing the burden on caregivers during oral care for dependent individuals and dementia patients.

Rigorous Safety Design: Combines medical expertise with uncompromising high-level technical capabilities.

Motivated by this Grand Prize recognition, Orabubble will continue collaborating with care facilities and medical institutions nationwide to further contribute to improving the quality of life (QOL) and extending healthy lifespans for the elderly.

[Organizing Body Overview]

Name: Kyushu Healthcare Industry Promotion Council (HAMIQ)

Address: 2-13-24 Hakata-eki, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City 812-0013

Phone Number: 092-411-7450

Official Website: http://hamiq.koic.or.jp/

[Company Overview]

Company Name: Orabubble Co., Ltd.

Representative: President and CEO Saori Ogawara

Business: Development and sales of mouthpiece-type oral cleansers utilizing fine bubble technology

Official Website: https://www.orabubble.jp/