Portfolio Interview: digzyme — Uncovering the Potential of EnzymesMankind has used enzymes for thousands of years. Now, they are attracting attention as catalysts for bioprocessing, a method of producing…Oct 21, 2021Oct 21, 2021
Raising Awareness of Cancer Screening with C. elegans — Interview with HIROTSU BIO SCIENCEIt’s not only dogs who can sniff cancer - Roundworms have keen sense of smell as well. A Japanese startup utilizes nematodes to detect…Sep 13, 2021Sep 13, 2021
Saving the Earth with the Power of Microorganisms — Interview with Microbiofactory Inc.Biotechnology is expected to be a driver of the Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR) in a myriad of fields such as health, medicine, food…Sep 6, 2021Sep 6, 2021
Lighting up the future of childcare with technology - Interview with First Ascent.A baby tech startup aims to save parents from sleepless nights.Aug 31, 2021Aug 31, 2021
Cleaner Water, Greener Products — How Algix Turns Algae into Sustainable MaterialsA Mississippi-based startup solves three environmental problems with one solution. Their technology named BLOOM captures CO2 in the air…Aug 1, 2021Aug 1, 2021
Happy Cats, Happy Humans. — Interview with Toletta Cats, Smart Cat Litter Box Startup.May 6, 2021May 6, 2021
To Provide Painless Leukemia Testings to Save Patients: Interview with Liquid MineIt is estimated that the annual number of leukemia cases in Japan exceeds 14,000 (*1).Mar 26, 2021Mar 26, 2021
“We reach out to the people who don’t have access to eye care.”A startup which does have a vision.Dec 14, 2020Dec 14, 2020
Three Cities, Three Years: How Plug and Play Japan is expanding locations across the countryAs zoom meetings are becoming prevalent, where you live is getting ever more important.Dec 11, 2020Dec 11, 2020
Why Kyoto? Ancient Capital Calls Forth InnovationIt has more than temples and green teas.Dec 8, 2020Dec 8, 2020