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Profile
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Delegates :
Norio KIKUCHI |
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Incorporated :
July 1 , 2018 |
Paid in Capital :
47 Million yen |
Employees :
5 人 |
Address :
Migawa-cho 2563-77 Le Reve Migawa 2-101, Mito-si IBARAKI
〒310-0913
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TEL/FAX :
+81-50-7103-6063 / |
URL：
https://qff.jp/en/ |
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Mission/Background :
Quantum Flowers & Foods Co., Ltd. (QFF) is a pioneering startup that provides the world’s first private-sector breeding service using neutron beams. Neutron beams possess high penetrative power and exceptional mutation-inducing capabilities, enabling the rapid development of new strains of plants and microorganisms. Our achievements span collaborations with over 20 major corporations across diverse sectors, including food, beverage, cosmetics, raw materials, seed production, agriculture, and biotechnology.
In the field of microorganisms, we have successfully enhanced environmental resilience and secondary metabolite productivity in microalgae, yeast, E. coli, lactic acid bacteria, and animal cells. Compared to genome editing or genetic modification, our technology offers a broader range of applications and improvement opportunities, all while being free from regulatory restrictions. |
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Technology & Business
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Neutron beam breeding is a plant improvement technology that utilizes naturally occurring "mutations" and employs quantum rays (neutron beams), a type of radiation. While conventional radiation methods such as gamma rays or heavy ion beams typically take 3–5 years to create new strains of plants (such as flowers, vegetables, and grains), neutron beams can achieve the same results in about half the time, ranging from 1–3 years depending on the species, with some strains requiring as little as one year. With an exceptionally high mutation rate of 1–39%, neutron beams deliver consistent and predictable effects, dramatically shortening development timelines. In microorganism breeding, new strains can be developed in about two months—roughly one-sixth the time required by traditional methods—or as quickly as one week under optimal 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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Neutron Beam Irradiation Service
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Launched
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Providing neutron beam irradiation for seeds, microorganisms, and other materials.
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Neutron Irradiation + Screening Service
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Launched
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A service supporting the selection (screening) of mutants following neutron beam irradiation.
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Comprehensive Strain Development Service
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Launched
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From mutant screening and breeding to variety development and seed registration after neutron beam irradiation.
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Collaborative Research and Development Service
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Launched
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Supporting product development, joint projects, and research with advanced biotech like genome editing.
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Highlights
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Selected as one of the "J-TECH STARTUP 2024" companies to watch (December 18, 2024).
Awarded at "TechBIZKON" and confirmed participation in Germany's international agritech exhibition (December 6, 2024).
Named one of the "Top Biotech Companies in Japan 2024" (November 28, 2024).
Won the "Agritech Grand Prix 2024" (October 25, 2024).
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Alliance strategy
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We are actively seeking partnerships and collaborative research opportunities with companies involved in product development utilizing microorganisms, particularly in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and energy sectors, who are interested in leveraging our neutron beam-based improvement technology. Additionally, we welcome alliances with companies and research institutions possessing mutant screening technologies.
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