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Quantum Flowers and Foods at the 78th Conference of the Japanese Society for Biotechnology

From September 15 to 17, 2026, Quantum Flowers and Foods (QFF) will have a booth at the 78th Conference of the Japanese Society for Biotechnology held at Hokkaido University, Sapporo Campus. This event focuses on various advanced biotechnologies and research applications across several industries.

Introduction to QFF

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, QFF specializes in quantum biotechnology, utilizing unique neutron beam technology, known as "Neutron Beam Speedy Breeding®", to facilitate the breeding of plants and microorganisms. By creating a diverse range of genetic mutations, QFF aims to support the development of new strains and species that possess desirable traits. This innovative approach enables companies, universities, and research institutions to combine their selection techniques with QFF's capabilities, potentially leading to breakthroughs in agricultural and industrial applications.

Conference Overview

The Japanese Society for Biotechnology encompasses a wide array of research and technologies related to microbial engineering, fermentation technology, enzyme technology, metabolic engineering, and environmental biotechnology, all aimed at enhancing the usefulness of biological functions in society. The upcoming conference will feature over 28 symposiums covering topics such as:

• - Implementing bioeconomy solutions for food and environmental challenges
• - Future biomanufacturing through industry-academia collaboration
• - The potential of industrial microorganisms
• - Innovations in food technology based on fermentation
• - Chemical production using biotechnology.

This gathering is an excellent opportunity for researchers and engineers involved in biotechnological applications for food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, materials, energy, and environmental sectors to share their findings and discuss societal implementation.

QFF's Exhibition Themes

At the QFF booth, the main theme will be "Transforming biological resources' potential into market-ready production strains". The company intends to showcase:

• - Technological advancements in microbial and microalgae breeding utilizing Neutron Beam Speedy Breeding®
• - The prospects for enhancing productivity of useful compounds, fermentation performance, environmental stress tolerance, and resource utilization.

This approach not only aims to increase the output of target substances but also addresses multiple characteristics such as growth speed, stability in fermentation, and resistance to high temperatures and low pH. QFF's technology is seen as a complementary approach to conventional methods, including genome editing and metabolic engineering.

Collaboration Opportunities

QFF seeks to forge partnerships with researchers and companies in the biotechnology field aiming to enhance production capacities of:

• - Amino acids, enzymes, organic acids, vitamins, and functional ingredients
• - Bio-based plastics, chemical products, fuels, and raw materials
• - Fermentation speed, growth rates, and substance conversion efficiency.

Additionally, the company will be offering collaborative research on improving tolerance to extreme conditions such as high temperatures, low pH, and high salt concentrations.

Future Directions

QFF's commitment lies in accelerating plant and microbial breeding to tackle social issues pertinent to agriculture, food production, and environmental sustainability. By showcasing at this conference, QFF aims to expand its network of researchers and companies across various fields, combining their analysis and production knowledge with QFF's mutation breeding technology.