Spiber
Spiber Inc. is a Japanese biotechnology company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tsuruoka, Japan. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced protein materials, notably its proprietary Brewed Protein™ technology, which is derived from spider silk fibroin proteins. This innovative approach utilizes microbial fermentation and agricultural feedstocks, allowing Spiber to produce sustainable materials aimed at reducing reliance on animal and plastic sources. The company serves various industries, including apparel and automotive, by providing high-performance materials suitable for fibers, films, and resins. Spiber is expanding its production capabilities with a mass production facility in Rayong Province, Thailand, and is also constructing a second facility in Iowa, USA, in partnership with ADM, expected to begin operations in 2023. Through its research and development efforts, Spiber aims to contribute positively to sustainable practices and human well-being.
Synplogen
Corporate Round in 2018
Synplogen is a start-up that specializes in advanced DNA synthesis technologies developed over nearly a decade at Kobe University and other institutions. The company focuses on creating a genetic engineering platform that supports the synthesis of long-chain DNA, which is essential for producing microbes suitable for various applications. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques in genetic engineering, information science, and robotics, Synplogen aims to address challenges in DNA synthesis, facilitating the development of combinatorial DNA libraries and improving the efficiency of genetic research and medical applications.
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