IntraPhoton Recognized for JST "D-Global SU Direct Support," Commencing Activities from April 1

IntraPhoton Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture; Representative Director: Toshihiko Honkura) has been recognized for SU (Startup) Direct Support, targeting post-establishment startups, under the "Deep Tech Startup International Expansion Program (D-Global)" promoted by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) through its University-launched Venture Creation Fund Project. Activities based on this support commenced on April 1, 2026.

Our company is a startup established based on the research achievements of Ritsumeikan University, and we are working on the practical application of next-generation microLEDs, with innovative red LED technology using GaN:Eu (Europium-doped GaN) as our core. With this support as a catalyst, we will accelerate research and development and commercialization in an integrated manner, promoting expansion with a view to the global market.

About D-Global

"D-Global" is a program that supports the creation and international expansion of deep tech startups with significant social and industrial impact, based on technology seeds from universities and other institutions. Research and development can receive up to approximately 500 million yen in support.

In collaboration with Ritsumeikan University's "Commercialization of Rare-Earth Doped GaN LEDs for Innovative MicroLED Displays" project (adopted in FY2023), our company is responsible for the social implementation of its results.
https://www.jst.go.jp/program/startupkikin/deeptech/project2023.html

About SU (Startup) Direct Support

This support system provides assistance for R&D challenges at a certain early stage of a startup's establishment, enabling SUs that have started up with support from the JST Fund Project to smoothly transition to the seed stage. Under D-Global, an increase of up to 100 million yen is allowed for the entire R&D project.

Our company was recognized under this framework and commenced activities on April 1, 2026. Under this support, our company will collaborate with Ritsumeikan University to integrally promote the demonstration of 3rd generation monolithic microLEDs, development of high-brightness and miniaturization-compatible devices, construction of a mass production foundation, and data-driven development. Going forward, we will strengthen collaboration with universities and companies both domestically and internationally to build a global R&D and commercialization system.

About the Research and Development System

This initiative is being integrally promoted within Ritsumeikan University's Biwako-Kusatsu Campus.

Our company has established an office in the Grassroots Innovation Center and conducts joint research at the IntraPhotonics Research Center. Having the office and lab on the same campus enables rapid collaboration between research and business, immediate response to technical challenges, and close cooperation among teams.

■ Comment from Ritsumeikan University

We are delighted that IntraPhoton, a company established based on our university's research achievements, has been recognized for SU Direct Support. We hope that this initiative, where a university-launched startup and the university collaborate to integrally promote research and development and social implementation, will become a model for university-originated innovation.

■ Comment from Our Representative Director

This support and the commencement of activities represent a crucial milestone for our company to accelerate commercialization. Our company is challenging the realization of monolithic full-color microLEDs for AR/VR, based on innovative red light-emitting technology. Building on fundamental research cultivated at the university, we will connect the value of technology to society through rapid development and social implementation, and contribute to the creation of new industries by strengthening collaboration with domestic and international partners.

【Company Profile】

Company Name : IntraPhoton Co., Ltd.

Representative : Toshihiko Honkura, Representative Director

Established : October 6, 2025

Location : GICLab10, Grassroots Innovation Center, Ritsumeikan University, 1-1-1 Nojihigashi, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, 525-0058 Japan

URL : https://intraphoton.com

E-mail : [email protected]

＜Contact for this matter＞

IntraPhoton Co., Ltd.

E-mail：[email protected]