AiRato Selected for the PwC Foundation Grant Program “Breaking Barriers (Regional Healthcare)” for Fall 2025
AiRato Inc. , (Headquarters: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture;Co-CEOs: Yuto Kimura and Noriyuki Kadoya) which develops and commercializes AI-powered radiation therapy treatment-planning software, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a grant recipient for the PwC Foundation’s Fall 2025 program, “Breaking Barriers (Regional Healthcare).”
The PwC Foundation conducted an open call for proposals for its Fall 2025 grant program, “Breaking Barriers (Regional Healthcare),” which aims to address challenges such as shortages of medical resources and inefficiencies in resource allocation within regional healthcare systems.
The project submitted by our company focuses on the development and clinical validation of AI-powered radiation therapy treatment-planning software that reduces the time required to create treatment plans from the conventional six hours to approximately 20 minutes. By leveraging this technology, we aim to reduce dependence on highly specialized personnel in radiation therapy, enable the creation of high-precision treatment plans even in regional hospitals, and ultimately help close the healthcare gap between urban and rural areas.
Overview of the Grant Selection
- Grant Program: Fall 2025 Grant Program
- Category: Breaking Barriers
- Theme: Regional Healthcare
Comment from Yuto Kimura, Co-CEO
“Our goal is to leverage AI technology to dramatically reduce the time required for radiation therapy treatment planning and lessen reliance on highly specialized personnel, thereby enabling advanced radiation therapy to be delivered even in regional areas. With this grant, we will continue working to reduce disparities in regional healthcare and expand treatment opportunities for cancer patients.”
About the PwC Foundation (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)
The PwC Foundation actively provides grants to organizations that have the potential to generate breakthrough impact on critical social issues through cutting-edge technologies or innovative, unconventional approaches, with the aim of contributing to a more sustainable society.
For the Fall 2025 grant program, the Foundation invited proposals for initiatives with significant social impact under themes including “Breaking Barriers (Regional Healthcare),” “Well-being (Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation),” and “Global Environment (Disaster Prediction and Risk Reduction).” Following a competitive review process, several projects—including that of our company—were selected for support.