Deep Tech Startups

Vetanic develops regenerative medicine products and biologics for animals, starting with dogs, using its own animal iPS cell technology to produce donor-independent treatments such as canine mesenchymal stem cells (MSC). The company, based on joint research by Nihon University and Keio University, targets veterinarians and pet owners in Japan and is pursuing regulatory approval from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

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iGene develops plasma-based molecular introduction technology for cellular engineering, enabling safe and efficient delivery of DNA and proteins into cells. The company targets applications in gene therapy, regenerative medicine, agriculture, and health/beauty sectors.

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ADTEC develops and manufactures exposure equipment essential for producing printed circuit boards used in electronics. The company serves semiconductor and electronics manufacturers with precision exposure systems that enable high-density, lightweight circuit board production.

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Ecologgie produces specialized insect-based feed products for reptiles, including Leobait, a leopard gecko food made from 95% freeze-dried crickets. The company develops species-specific nutritional formulas in collaboration with Japanese universities.

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O2 (later O2 Partners) is a Japanese consulting and manufacturing support company that serves large corporations, small to medium enterprises, and regional startups. The group operates through multiple subsidiaries focused on consulting, manufacturing operations, and computational services.

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Optowl (株式会社オプトル) is a Japanese manufacturer of optical products and systems, including camera assemblies, lens processing, plastic and optical element molding, projector optical units, in-vehicle stereo cameras and head-up display units, FA lenses, and crane safety-support systems. Formed in 2024 from the optical business of Ricoh Industrial Solutions, it serves industrial and automotive customers with customized optics-based technology.

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Super Nano Design develops custom nanoparticle materials using a supercritical hydrothermal synthesis method originating from Tohoku University, offering material design, synthesis recipes, and equipment design for industrial clients. It produces organic-inorganic hybrid nanoparticles on a made-to-order basis for functional materials manufacturers, based in Sendai, Japan.

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Sodick is a manufacturer of precision machining equipment including NC electric discharge machines, machining centers, metal 3D printers, laser processing machines, injection molding machines, and food processing equipment. The company serves manufacturers globally with core expertise in machine design, control systems, and electronics technology.

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Transgenic provides mice and related genetic research products, including frozen embryos, knockout mouse libraries, plasmid DNA products, and phenotype databases for academic and research institutions conducting basic life sciences research.

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Trinear develops optical sensing technology and AI systems to capture and visualize information beyond human perception, creating advanced imaging solutions for safer and more efficient infrastructure. The company leverages decades of imaging expertise from its founders' background in professional camera development.

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Hashilus provides VR/XR-based training and safety education solutions for hazardous work environments and emergency response in manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, and healthcare sectors. The company combines custom XR content development with proprietary haptic hardware to deliver immersive, realistic training experiences that reduce accident risk and improve operational safety awareness.

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A Japanese company developing solutions for evaluating the crystal quality of semiconductors, offering proprietary measurement technology, products, and contract measurement services. It serves the semiconductor materials and manufacturing sector.

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Fixstars provides high-performance computing services, software acceleration, and optimization for technologies such as multicore processors, GPUs, FPGAs, and quantum computing. The company works with enterprises to improve the speed and efficiency of their computing workloads.

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Polar Star Space designs and manufactures microsatellites and related components, and provides solutions and data services using microsatellites, drones, and ground-based measurement equipment. The company also arranges satellite launches and offers operational support, and is a University of Hokkaido spin-off based in Japan.

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Revolka is a biotechnology company that uses its aiProtein technology — combining AI prediction with directed evolution and limited experimental data — to design high-performance proteins such as antibodies and enzymes. It serves pharmaceutical and biotech companies and research institutions, offering both in-house drug discovery and partnership-based protein development.

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Stem Cell & Device Laboratory (SCAD) commercializes pluripotent stem cell (ES/iPS) research from Kyoto University, developing cell and tissue products that combine stem cell technology with material and device technology. Its products are aimed at drug discovery assays and regenerative medicine, serving pharmaceutical and life science companies.

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Taijing Technology (泰晶科技) designs, develops, and manufactures frequency control components such as crystal oscillators, TCXO, SPXO, and RTC devices, including automotive-grade (AEC-Q200/Q100 certified) and high-frequency low-jitter parts for AI servers and computing chips. The publicly listed company (Shanghai Stock Exchange code 603738) serves markets requiring timing and frequency devices, with production parks across China and Vietnam.

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Shenzhen Vivlaser Technology develops and manufactures semiconductor lasers, laser pump sources, blue-light lasers, and medical/aesthetic laser modules, offering customized laser products for industrial processing, solid-state lasers, medical aesthetics, and scientific research. The company serves industrial, medical, and research customers with OEM/ODM customization.

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PGtec (派格测控) develops automated test equipment (ATE) and modular instruments for RF, mixed-signal, and RF SOC semiconductor chips, covering design validation through mass production. Its customers span communications, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, industrial automation, research, and medical electronics, with a focus on RF front-end chip testing.

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Sinohydo develops green hydrogen production systems, hydrogen storage solutions, and HydoSafe technology for global new energy industries. The company combines physical products with digital platform services to support the transition to carbon neutrality.

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Hanon (海能技术) develops and manufactures scientific analytical instruments, including high-performance liquid chromatography systems, elemental analyzers, sample preparation equipment, titrators, spectrophotometers, and gas chromatography ion mobility spectrometers. It serves laboratories across the food, pharmaceutical, agriculture, chemical, environmental, and animal feed industries, and also offers custom parts services such as sheet metal, molding, and machining.

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Jiangsu Runstone (Runstone Technology) designs analog and signal-chain semiconductors such as operational amplifiers, comparators, analog switches, level shifters, logic devices, and power products. It serves automotive electronics, new energy, industrial, consumer electronics, and enterprise system markets.

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MIKOPTIK (founded 2016) develops and manufactures maskless and projection lithography exposure machines and key digital optical equipment components for producing high-end electronic circuits, IC substrates, advanced packaging, MEMS, photovoltaics, 3D printing, and micro-nano devices. It serves semiconductor and micro-nano manufacturing partners from its base in China, with business across Europe, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan.

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AIOptics develops AI-enhanced laser systems and control modules, combining laser sensing, algorithms, and control to improve pulse energy stability and coherent power combining. Its products serve semiconductor precision machining, high-end industrial processing, display panels, advanced manufacturing, and scientific research, and it also offers repair services for high-end lasers.

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