KOBE Biomedical Innovation Cluster newsletter vol. 67
- January 2026 -
vol. 67 January 2026
Hello,
This month, the City of Kobe organized a business matchmaking mission in Jakarta, Indonesia, for Kobe-based companies across various industrial sectors.
As part of the program, the Kobe Innovation Tech Forum was held in BSD City, where Kobe’s innovation ecosystem and advanced technologies from six Kobe companies were introduced. One company from the Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster also participated. The visit provided valuable insights into Indonesia’s rapidly growing market and opportunities for future collaboration.

Scene from the Seminar
BSD City
We had a valuable opportunity to introduce about Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster and some of the players in Kobe City. Thank you to all who joined us!
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FBRI Editorial Team
NEWS
Cyto-Facto Signs Letter of Intent with Steminent for Contract Manufacturing of Stemchymal
Cyto-Facto Inc. (Headquarters: Kobe, Hyogo, Japan; President & CEO: Yasunori Ishibashi; “Cyto-Facto”) announces that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with Steminent Biotherapeutics Inc. (Headquarters: Taipei, Taiwan; Chairman & CEO: Ling-Mei Wang; “Steminent”) regarding the contract manufacturing of Steminent’s Mesenchymal stem cell product, Stemchymal.
Healios Announces the Submission of Clinical Trial Notification in Japan for the Global Phase 3 REVIVE-ARDS Study
HEALIOS K.K. announces that they have submitted a clinical trial plan notification to the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) for a clinical trial to be conducted in Japan as part of the Global Phase 3 trial (REVIVE-ARDS) for HLCM051 (invimestrocel) for the treatment of ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). Following a 14-day review period after submitting the clinical trial plan notification to PMDA, they plan to commence this trial.
Healios Initiates Production of Culture Supernatant at In-house Cell Processing Facility
HEALIOS K.K. is advancing research and development aimed at utilizing the technology they possess for producing regenerative medicine products and the culture supernatant generated during their production process. To prepare for the anticipated full-scale production of culture supernatant, they have been developing a Cell Processing Center (CPC) within the Business Support Center for Biomedical Research Activities (BMA) in Kobe. They are pleased to announce that this facility has now commenced full operations.
Culture supernatant holds promise for utilization across various fields, including as a material for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Healios is advancing discussions with multiple reputable business partners regarding research and sales aimed at utilizing culture supernatant. They will leverage this CPC for these applications.
Healios - Announcement of Letter of Intent with Alfresa Corporation regarding the Sale and Purchase of Somatic Stem Cell Culture Supernatant
HEALIOS K.K. announces that they have submitted a clinical trial plan notification to the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) for a clinical trial to be conducted in Japan as part of the Global Phase 3 trial (REVIVE-ARDS) for HLCM051 (invimestrocel) for the treatment of ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). Following a 14-day review period after submitting the clinical trial plan notification to PMDA, they plan to commence this trial.
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