C4U is a biotech spinout originating from The University of Osaka that aims to develop new gene therapy methods and apply them to a wide range of industries using CRISPR-Cas3.

Research and development of tooth regeneration medicines

Revascular Bio is a startup from Osaka University, dedicated to developing innovative vascular cell therapies using the world’s first discovered vascular-specific stem cells. Our mission is to change the lives of patients suffering from vascular diseases by developing these groundbreaking vascular cell therapy.

This startup from Osaka University aims to create a healthy, long-lived society where anyone can enjoy medical-grade rapid testing anytime and anywhere using GLEIA, a unique immunoassay technology.

Synplogen is a synthetic biology startup originating from Kobe University. Utilizing its proprietary DNA synthesis technology, we offer contract-based services for the synthesis of long and complex DNA, as well as the construction of diverse combinatorial DNA libraries. As a “Gene Therapy Biofoundry™” specialized in the field of gene therapy, we provide an integrated service platform encompassing the design, development, and analysis of high-quality viral vectors and mRNA, along with technology transfer to GMP-compliant manufacturing partners.

JiMED is a brain-tech company originating from Osaka University’s research seeds, dedicated to developing the world’s first wireless implantable brain-computer interface (wiBCI®) medical device and leveraging intracranial data to create new forms of medical care. Our mission is to empower patients who have lost the ability to speak or move due to illness or injury by enabling them to control various external devices through thought alone, thereby restoring communication and interaction with the world around them.

EX-Fusion is the leading company in Japan aiming to commercialize laser fusion reactors. It is developing technology that has the potential to replace existing energy sources and significantly contribute to achieving carbon neutrality in 2050.

Enecoat Technologies has worked on material development for perovskite solar cells and commercialization of modules. Based on the research seeds developed at Kyoto University for several years, we are creating the future of energy with thin-film solar cells. Our perovskite solar cells are flexible, lightweight solar cells with a film substrate that demonstrate high power generation capabilities not only on sunny days but also under dark light such as cloudy skies and indoor lighting. Perovskite solar cells can be installed anywhere and generate and supply electricity anywhere, so Enecoat Technologies will provide perovskite solar cells in a way that will be useful in various aspects of life.

Providing one-stop solutions from Research and Development stage to Engineering for commercial plant stage, using the Microwave technology platform MWCC has　

QioN is developing breakthrough technology to produce ammonia—used as fertilizer and clean fuel—anywhere and at low cost. Their proprietary process uses renewable energy and locally available raw materials to generate ammonia with greater energy efficiency than conventional methods. It also enables small-scale production potentially at less than half the cost. The company aims to capture 15% of the global ammonia market (over 1.5 million tons/year) and contribute to reducing both CO2 emissions and geopolitical risk associated with the supply.

A startup from Kyoto University developing technologies for forest analysis. Utilizing AI with drone data, the company has developed software such as DF Scanner, which analyzes individual trees in forests, including their species, height, and carbon stock. It also provides drone flight services and aerial LiDAR data analysis, supporting the creation and monitoring of forest-based carbon credits.

A biotech startup that uses marine photosynthetic purple bacteria to fix carbon dioxide and nitrogen. The company reduces greenhouse gas emissions and industrial wastes from factories and produces organic nitrogen fertilizer, aquaculture feed, and synthetic silk. The company proposes a sustainable future by recycling resources with the help of photosynthetic organisms and rethinking linear consumption.

HACARUS is on a mission to build the next generation of tools for those shaping the future with its proprietary AI core - built to provide big insights from small data. Since 2014 it has helped companies solve problems in manufacturing, construction and infrastructure, among other industries. HACARUS is especially good at turning human expertise into digital instruments, to streamline operations and save on labor. By providing a full suite of services, from support of data acquisition to integration with existing systems, the company is committed to create a future where humans and AI coexist.

Using a robot hand equipped with a Pre-Touch Sensor, Thinker has achieved success in robot manipulation, which has been considered the “last bastion of robotics.” Thinker is seeking partners both domestically and internationally who can work together to bring their proprietary Pre-Touch Sensor for robotic hands to broader applications and help shape the future of robotics.

We offer three core services: “Actaba” for detecting abandoned farmland, “Detaba” for estimating crop classification, and “Ninataba” for connecting farmland with people. By leveraging satellite data and land parcel information, we visualize farmland to promote effective use and sustainability. We also support environmental conservation and regenerative agriculture through soil analysis, calculation of GHG emissions and carbon removal (aligned with SBTi-FLAG), carbon credit projects, and the promotion of decarbonized agricultural materials.

mui Lab offers “mui Smart Living” as a digital solution for establishing in-home customer touchpoints through smart home integration. The platform complies with cloud standards and smart home communication protocols such as Matter and ECHONET Lite, and is complemented by our mui Kurashi app, which features a simple and intuitive UI/UX design. We have a proven track record of collaboration with energy infrastructure providers and housing & real estate companies.

Eight Knot is driving the digital transformation of the sea and the robotization of vessels, focusing on autonomous navigation technologies for small and mid-sized vessels. We provide solutions such as navigation support systems to support crews, improve maritime safety, and optimize operational costs by implementing practical autonomous navigation. Our system, “Eight Knot AI CAPTAIN,” automates navigation from departure to docking and is seeing growing adoption in Japan. We plan to expand into the North American market by 2027.

GramEye provides the world’s first AI medical device employing AI and robotics technology to improve gram stains—a type of infectious disease test.