Akito Arima

Quantum Biosystems, Inc. is a holding company that develops single-molecule DNA sequencers. It develops and commercializes sequencers based on quantum mechanics. The company was founded by Toshihiko Honkura and Masateru Taniguchi on January 7, 2013 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Spiber, Inc. provides research, development, and production of synthetic spider silk. It specializes in the production of artificial spider silk using synthesized genes which persuade bacteria to produce fibroin, a structural protein found in spider silk. The firm analyzes the mechanism of the bimolecular structure of spider silk protein using bioinformatics. The company was founded on September 26, 2007 and is headquartered in Tsuruoka, Japan.

RIVERFIELD, Inc. engages in the research, development, and manufacture of medical equipment systems. It specializes in the production and commercialization of surgical robotic support systems for the medical and healthcare industries. The firm also offers endoscopic operation systems. The company was founded on May 20, 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Elephantech Inc. offers conductive markers and printer cartridges with silver conductive ink. It develops and sells DIY kit which converts household printer into electronic circuit printing machine under the name of AgIC print. The company was founded by Shinya Shimizu and Masaaki Sugimoto in 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

orylab, Inc. engages in the development of robots for video calling. Its services include orihime business, licensing business and others. The company was founded by Kentaro Yoshifuji, Aki Yuki and Yoshifumi Shiiba on September 28, 2012 and is headquartered in Mitaka, Japan.

Myoridge KK is a company based in Kyoto, Japan that specializes in selling cell products and developing support services for cell culture. The Japanese company also offers development support services for materials, operating methods, and equipment for all stages of the process. The company was founded in 2016 by Naohiro Makita, Shinichi Sueda.

Iviva Medical, Inc. develops autologous tissue to serve kidney diseases. The company was founded by Harald C Ott and is headquartered in Beverly, MA.

California Life Sciences Association (CLSA) is the largest and most influential life sciences advocacy and business leadership organization in California. The non-profit company is based in South San Francisco, CA, and has offices in other locations as well. The company works closely with industry, government, academia, and others to shape public policy, improve access to innovative technologies, and grow California's life sciences economy. CLSA serves biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics companies, research universities and institutes, investors, and service providers throughout the state. Mike Guerra has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Prime Movers Lab LLC (Prime Movers Lab) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Dakin Sloss. The firm is headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming.

Metcela, Inc. provides therapies for heart failure treatment. The company was founded by Takahiro Iwamiya and Kenichi Nogami on March 09, 2016 and is headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan.

Arcline Investment Management LP (Arcline Investment) is a private equity firm founded in 2018 by Rajeev Joseph Amara. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

FullDepth Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling underwater drones (ROV). The company is based in Tokyo, Japan and was founded in 2014 by Shohei Ito and Yasushi Nakauchi. The company's flagship product, the Underwater Drone Diveunit300, is designed to support social infrastructure. Shohei Ito has been the CEO since 2014.

GlycoMira Therapeutics, Inc. is a preclinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Salt Lake City, UT. The private company is dedicated to improving the standard of care and outcomes for patients with cancer and other inflammatory diseases. GlycoMira is developing a new class of innate immune system modulators based on polysaccharides that naturally occur within the body. The company's lead drug candidate, GM-1111, has demonstrated potential to address unmet needs in solid tumor treatment and supportive care. The CEO of the company is William P. Tew.

Elevian, Inc. develops medicines that restore youthful regenerative capacity. The company was founded by Mark J. F. Allen, Sebastian Giwa, Peter H. Diamandis, Brock C. Reeve, and Luis Alvarez and is headquartered in Allston, MA.

Novenine, Inc. provides oral healthcare services and offers healthcare management systems. Novenine was founded in 2018 by Akira Takeyama. Akira Takeyama has been the CEO since 2018.

GRA&GREEN, Inc is an agri-bio startup that focuses on creating the next generation of food and agriculture through research and development. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Nagoya, Japan. The Japanese company offers cutting-edge bio-technology in various forms.

Regional Fish Institute, Ltd. is a Japanese company that focuses on innovation in the aquatic industry through high-speed breeding and smart aquaculture. The company is based in Kyoto, Japan. The company aims to contribute to the industry and create new industries in the region. The company was founded in 2019 by Tadanori Umekawa, Masato Kinoshita. Tadanori Umekawa has been the CEO since 2019.

LIFESCAPES, Inc. is a company based in Tokyo, Japan that combines brain science and AI to develop BMIs that connect the brain and machine. The Japanese company's goal is to bring out the "healing force" of the brain and provide rehabilitation for severe paralysis after stroke. The company aims to spread and support the patient's hope.