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Profile
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Delegates :
Yoko Hara, Ph.D. |

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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
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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 |
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Technology & Business
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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.
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Products & Service
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Products & Service Name
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Stage
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Outline
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Milestone
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Contract Development of Biomanufacturing Microorganisms and Cells
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Service/Marketing
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Provides custom microbial and cell development services for sustainable manufacturing and ESG-oriented industrial applications.
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Microbial and Cell Library Service
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Service/Marketing
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Offers libraries of resource-utilizing microorganisms and light-responsive (Vmax) cells for academic and industrial users.
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Technology Licensing
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Service/Marketing
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Licensing of proprietary microbial strains, fermentation technologies, and production processes.
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Opto bioproduction Technology
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Discovery
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Platform technology enabling enhanced microbial productivity through light-energy conversion mechanisms.
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Sustainable Bio-based Products
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Discovery
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Development of biodegradable materials, biostimulants, and other bio-based products derived from underutilized resources.
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Highlights
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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.
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Hot news
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396 Bio is expanding collaborations with universities and industrial partners to commercialize light energy-utilizing microbial technologies and sustainable biomanufacturing solutions for circular bioeconomy.
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Alliance strategy
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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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