MINORICA Inc. has been selected for the 12th batch of "1stRound," the largest incubation program in Japan co-hosted by universities and research institutions, operated by The University of Tokyo IPC.
Stabilizing Agricultural Production Under Climate Change
We are an agricultural startup founded in 2025 to tackle global food issues. With extreme weather becoming the norm, agriculture faces unprecedented threats. Our CTO, Yoshinori Nagahama, has established a "Plant Vaccine Technology" that boosts the plant's own immunity. This technology allows crops to thrive even in harsh environments like deserts or saline lands.
Through the support from "1stRound," including funding, business collaboration, and mentorship, we aim to build a large-scale production system and expand our network of partner companies and local governments.
Comment from CEO Yuya Hirata
Our mission is to "Implement plant vaccines in society and solve global food problems." Collaboration with various industries—agriculture, food processing, local governments—is essential to achieve this. We will make the most of the support from "1stRound" to push our business forward.