[Topics] The research and development led by Professor Mako NAKAMURA as been selected for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' "FY2023 Food Tech Business Demonstration Project."

We are excited to announce that the research and development efforts led by Professor Mako NAKAMURA from the Faculty of Agriculture at Kyushu University and RIX Corporation, a manufacturer and trading company that supports both domestic and international industries, have been selected for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' "FY2023 Food Tech Business Demonstration Project (Second Round)."

About the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' "Food Tech Business Demonstration Project"

This initiative supports the demonstration of innovative food technologies, with the goal of advancing these technologies into the business phase. By widely disseminating the results, the project aims to foster new food tech businesses that address various food-related challenges, solve societal issues, and strengthen the international competitiveness of Japan's food industry (Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries website).

Overview of the Joint Research

At the NAKAMURA Laboratory at Kyushu University, research focuses on culturing muscle and fat cells that makeup meat, using molecular biological techniques to evaluate their proliferative capacity and maturation. In collaboration with RIX Corporation, the project will also focus on analyzing and assessing cells cultured with newly developed devices, aiming to address the global issue of food shortages. The goal is to contribute to the production of "affordable, safe, and secure" alternative meats, which will help alleviate food insecurity and improve Japan's food self-sufficiency

Research and Development Details

• Research and development will take place at the newly established RIX Co-Creation Center, which began operations in November, alongside the Faculty of Agriculture at Kyushu University.
• The goal is to establish the system and complete the prototype of the cultivation device by the end of FY 2026.

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