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396 Bio Co., Ltd.
【Field/Business】
Environment/Energy
Chemical/Cosmetic/Fiber
Agriculture/Forestry/Fisheries/Livestock raising
last update:2026/10/23
Profile

Delegates :
Yoko Hara, Ph.D.


Incorporated :
August  27 , 2019

Paid in Capital :
 Million yen  

Employees :
人

Address :
University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka-shi SHIZUOKA
〒422-8002

TEL/FAX :
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URL:
https://www.396bio.co.jp/

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Mission/Background :
396 Bio Co., Ltd. is a biotechnology venture certified by University of Shizuoka. The company develops sustainable biomanufacturing technologies by combining microbial fermentation with light-energy utilization technologies. Its mission is to enhance microbial productivity, improve resource recycling efficiency, and contribute to a circular bioeconomy. The company serves as a platform for accelerating the commercialization of academic innovations in industrial biotechnology, environmental technology, food technology, and marine biotechnology.
Keywords:
Biomanufacturing, Industrial Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology, Fermentation Technology, Circular Bioeconomy, Carbon Recycling, Food Tech, Marine Biotechnology, Sustainable Manufacturing, Microbial Engineering, ESG Solutions

Technology & Business
396 Bio Co., Ltd. develops and optimizes microorganisms and cell systems for industrial production. Its business activities include:
- Development and engineering of proprietary biomanufacturing microorganisms.
- Process development and technology licensing for microbial production systems.
- Contract R&D services for resource-recycling microorganisms and light-energy-utilizing cells.
- Optimization of existing fermentation processes and conversion from chemical synthesis to microbial production platforms.
- Provision of microbial and cell libraries developed through in-house and academic collaborations.
The company’s core technology includes the "Vmax Cell Technology," which utilizes microbial rhodopsins to convert light energy into biological energy, enabling efficient production of valuable compounds under environmentally sustainable conditions.
Products & Service
Products & Service Name
Stage
Outline
Milestone
Contract Development of Biomanufacturing Microorganisms and Cells
Service/Marketing
Provides custom microbial and cell development services for sustainable manufacturing and ESG-oriented industrial applications.

Microbial and Cell Library Service
Service/Marketing
Offers libraries of resource-utilizing microorganisms and light-responsive (Vmax) cells for academic and industrial users.

Technology Licensing
Service/Marketing
Licensing of proprietary microbial strains, fermentation technologies, and production processes.

Opto bioproduction Technology
Discovery
Platform technology enabling enhanced microbial productivity through light-energy conversion mechanisms.

Sustainable Bio-based Products
Discovery
Development of biodegradable materials, biostimulants, and other bio-based products derived from underutilized resources.

Highlights
396 Bio has participated in NEDO-related projects and collaborative research programs with University of Shizuoka and other academic institutions. The company is advancing technologies for circular bioeconomy, marine biotechnology, carbon recycling, and sustainable biomanufacturing.
Hot news
396 Bio is expanding collaborations with universities and industrial partners to commercialize light energy-utilizing microbial technologies and sustainable biomanufacturing solutions for circular bioeconomy.
Alliance strategy
We seek partners for joint research, microbial strain development, process optimization, technology licensing, and sustainable biomanufacturing projects. We welcome collaboration opportunities in resource recycling, food tech, marine biotechnology, and carbon-neutral manufacturing.

 
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