Co-LABO MAKER Forms Capital Alliance with Cactus Communications
Co-LABO MAKER, which operates a research resource sharing platform, has formed a capital alliance with Cactus Communications, a company that provides comprehensive researcher support services under the 'Editage' brand. This partnership aims to integrate Co-LABO MAKER's expertise in research equipment and material distribution with Cactus Communications' AI technology and academic communication knowledge. The goal is to enhance access to research resources, improve efficiency in research settings, and foster a sustainable research ecosystem where researchers can focus on their core pursuits.
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Co-LABO MAKER Inc. (hereinafter 'Co-LABO MAKER', Headquarters: Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Representative Director CEO: Yuki Furuya), which operates a research resource sharing platform, announces that it has formed a capital alliance with Cactus Communications Inc. (hereinafter 'Cactus'), which develops the comprehensive researcher support service 'Editage', effective April 1, 2026.
Through this alliance, both companies will collectively promote improved access to research resources and advanced research support to address diverse issues faced by researchers and research institutions regarding equipment, funding, and information dissemination.
■ Background and Purpose of the Alliance
Co-LABO MAKER plans, develops, and operates a sharing platform for experimental instruments, equipment, and research technology, and also conducts business in the buying and selling of used equipment, reagents, and materials. We have supported the efficient circular utilization and procurement of resources in research sites for researchers across Japan.
On the other hand, Cactus is a company that has provided diverse solutions in academic communication, focusing on English editing, translation, and publication support, as well as supporting the dissemination of research results and funding acquisition using AI.
In recent years, challenges in the research field, such as budget constraints, increased burden of equipment investment, securing flexibility in material procurement, and responding to sustainability, have become more pronounced. Optimizing the research environment while enhancing the quality of research activities themselves has become a critical theme for researchers and research institutions.
With this awareness of these challenges, we have determined that combining Co-LABO MAKER's knowledge of research equipment and material distribution and research resource utilization through lab matching with Cactus's knowledge of AI technology, academic communication, and research support can further enhance the value provided to the research community, leading to this capital alliance.
■ Comment from Yuki Furuya, Representative Director CEO of Co-LABO MAKER Inc.
I am deeply honored to have formed a capital alliance with Cactus. Our company has pursued the circulation and optimization of resources in research sites through sharing experimental equipment and equipment distribution. With this alliance, by integrating Cactus's AI technology and academic communication expertise with our physical research resource infrastructure, we will further accelerate the resolution of challenges in the research environment. Both companies will strongly promote the construction of a sustainable research ecosystem where researchers can transcend the constraints of funding and equipment and concentrate on fundamental exploration.
■ Comment from Makoto Yuasa, Representative Director / CGO of Cactus Communications Inc.
We are delighted to announce this capital alliance with Co-LABO MAKER. The environment surrounding research is changing significantly, and it is becoming increasingly important to build a foundation where researchers can engage in research more flexibly and sustainably. By combining Co-LABO MAKER's knowledge of research resource utilization with our accumulated expertise in research support, we will provide even broader value to the research community.
■ Future Developments
Both companies will deepen their collaboration to create new value in the research and life sciences fields, striving to improve access to research resources, enhance convenience in research settings, and further advance research support.
By integrating a research resource sharing platform with academic communication support, we aim to build a sustainable research ecosystem where researchers can focus on their original explorations beyond the constraints of equipment, funding, and information dissemination.
■ About Co-LABO MAKER Inc.
Co-LABO MAKER is a research resource sharing platform that enables agile research and development. Users can advance their R&D quickly and affordably by utilizing external R&D resources (labs, equipment, personnel), even without their own facilities or technology. Providers can gain opportunities for funding, partnerships, and research achievements by utilizing their existing equipment, personnel, and technology.
・About Co-LABO MAKER (Company Overview): https://co-labo-maker.com/company
・About Co-LABO MAKER's Used Sales: https://reuse.co-labo-maker.com/home
■ Profile of Yuki Furuya, Representative Director CEO of Co-LABO MAKER Inc.
Graduated from Tohoku University Graduate School of Engineering in 2011. Authored 8 main papers during his two years as a master's student. Engaged in research and development and business launch of power semiconductors (SiC) at Showa Denko K.K. Based on his own experience, he aspired to democratize research and development, and founded Co-LABO MAKER in April 2017. He develops sharing services for R&D resources, primarily focusing on lab sharing. Appointed Visiting Associate Professor at Tohoku University in 2020. He is challenging the formation of a new R&D ecosystem where industry and universities develop together, maximizing the potential of research.
■ About Cactus Communications Inc.
(https://cactusglobal.com/jp/)
Cactus Communications is a scientific communication and technology company established in 2002. It specializes in AI products and solutions that improve funding for research, article publication, scientific communication, and discovery. Its flagship brand, Editage, offers comprehensive solutions for researchers, including expert services by professionals and cutting-edge AI products such as Paperpal, Mind the Graph, and R Discovery. Currently, it is a global company with over 3,000 professionals and offices in Tokyo, Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Seoul, Mumbai, and other locations.
・Cactus Communications: https://cactusglobal.com/jp
・Editage: https://www.editage.jp
・Paperpal: https://paperpal.com/ja
・Mind the Graph: https://mindthegraph.com/science-figures/jp
・R Discovery: https://www.editage.jp/r-discovery
About Editage (https://www.editage.jp/)
Editage is a brand of Cactus Communications, a scientific communications and technology company. Founded in 2002, it has supported over 500,000 researchers in publishing their research papers in academic journals across more than 2,000 fields through English editing, translation, transcription, and publication support services. The total number of such works amounts to approximately 2 million.
■ Profile of Makoto Yuasa, Representative Director of Cactus Communications
Born in Chiba Prefecture in 1978. After graduating from university, he moved to the UK and then joined Cactus Communications' Mumbai, India headquarters. He was involved in the establishment of the Japanese subsidiary and currently serves as the Representative Director of Cactus Communications Inc. He has long been involved in internationalization support projects for Japanese academia, including universities, research institutions, and academic societies. Currently, he oversees strategic global marketing and branding across the entire Cactus Group, primarily focusing on Japan, China, and Korea.