Fermenstation Selected for Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “SusHi Tech Global Growth Acceleration Program (1st Cohort)”

Fermenstation Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Funabashi, Chiba; Representative Director: Rina Sakai; hereinafter "Fermenstation"), a bio-manufacturing startup aiming to build a society that regenerates and circulates unused resources through proprietary fermentation technology, is pleased to announce its selection for the "Growth Acceleration Program (1st Cohort)," conducted as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "SusHi Tech Global" initiative.

This program is designed for startups with high potential for scaling in the global market, providing financial support of up to 200 million yen and hands-on support from experts to accelerate global expansion.

Background Fermenstation is a bio-startup that possesses a library of fermentation products created from a diverse range of unused resources and microorganisms, developing materials derived from these resources through fermentation technology. By further extending its unique technology platform—which combines unused resources with fermentation—and its growth potential in the global market, the company aims to create an impact on solving social issues and generate future ripple effects for Tokyo. https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/information/press/2026/03/2026032407

Initiatives through this program Through the Growth Acceleration Program, the company will seek to further strengthen the following areas:

・Accelerating the development of new ingredients in the food and beverage sector Development and scaling of bio-ingredients utilizing unused resources, such as manufacturing by-products from food factories and non-standard produce.

・Overseas market expansion Promoting global expansion by conducting demonstrations and exploring partnerships, primarily in the North American market.

・Expansion of technology and business models Exploring the functionality unique to unused resources through fermentation technology. We will explore the potential for bio-ingredients that contribute not only to taste and flavor but also to health, and implement them in society through technology provision and the sale of our own ingredients.

Through this selection, we will promote the creation of mechanisms that generate circulation throughout society and accelerate the widespread adoption of materials derived from unused resources.

About Fermenstation’s technology and business co-creation In recent years, the effective utilization of unused biomass—including food loss, residues from food manufacturing processes, and surplus agricultural products—has become a global challenge for a sustainable future.

However, there are not many ways to connect the diverse characteristics of individual unused biomass sources with upcycled materials (cosmetic and food ingredients) that possess the desired functions and properties.

Fermenstation utilizes advanced fermentation technology using a variety of microorganisms to engage in business co-creation with partner companies. We upcycle unused biomass, such as by-products and food residues generated during the manufacturing processes of food and beverage factories, into high-value-added functional bio-materials.

Details regarding our technology can be found here: https://fermenstation.co.jp/technology/

Details regarding business co-creation can be found here: https://fermenstation.co.jp/collabo/

<About Fermenstation Co., Ltd.> Fermenstation is a bio-manufacturing startup with the purpose of "Fermenting a Renewable Society," aiming to build a society that regenerates and circulates unused resources. Utilizing our proprietary unused biomass and microorganism database and fermentation upcycling technology, we develop and manufacture bio-materials derived from food loss, waste, and other unused biomass. Based on our fermentation upcycling technology foundation and the upcycled ingredients we develop, we operate an "Ingredient Business" that manufactures and sells ingredients for cosmetics and other products, and a "Business Co-creation" division that collaborates with partner companies to develop bio-materials by upcycling by-products and food residues from food and beverage manufacturing processes.

By owning our own factory in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, we are capable of handling everything from development to manufacturing in-house. We have built a circular model that minimizes waste as much as possible by utilizing fermentation by-products generated during the manufacturing process as cosmetic ingredients, animal feed, and fertilizer.

We have also obtained "B Corp Certification," an international system that certifies companies practicing business activities that generate multifaceted and comprehensive benefits for local communities, the environment, customers, and employees, and have been selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for "J-Startup" and "J-Startup Impact."

Company Name: Fermenstation Co., Ltd. Representative: Rina Sakai, Representative Director Address: 1-17-25 Kitahoncho, Funabashi, Chiba 273-0864, Japan Business Description: Research, development, manufacturing, and sales of bio-materials derived from unused biomass (food loss, etc.) utilizing fermentation upcycling technology; business co-creation and joint research/development utilizing proprietary technology and know-how; OEM/ODM of cosmetics and miscellaneous goods utilizing upcycled ingredients.

Corporate Website: https://fermenstation.co.jp/ Business Co-creation: https://fermenstation.co.jp/collabo/ Technology: https://fermenstation.co.jp/technology/

For inquiries regarding this news, please contact: Fermenstation Co., Ltd. - Maki Watanabe E-mail: info@fermenstation.jp