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Quantum Flowers & Foods at MUFG Startup Summit in Kyoto

On January 19, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Quantum Flowers & Foods (QFF) will be participating in the highly anticipated MUFG Startup Summit at the Kyoto Industrial Hall. This event, hosted by Mitsubishi UFJ Bank in partnership with Beyond Next Ventures, Plug and Play Japan, and Kyoto University Innovation Capital, aims to foster innovation by connecting startups with large corporations, investors, and research institutions.

Summit Overview

• - Date: January 19, 2026
• - Time: 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
• - Venue: Kyoto Industrial Hall, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
• - Organizers: Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Beyond Next Ventures, Plug and Play Japan, Kyoto University Innovation Capital
• - Activities: Startup showcases, pitching sessions, and networking opportunities.
• - Official Website: MUFG Startup Summit

Purpose of Participation

In recent years, societal challenges such as climate change, population growth, and the increasing demand for food and bio-materials have become increasingly severe. There is a pressing need for accelerated and efficient methods of breeding and microbial application. QFF leverages neutron beam technology to provide breeding services in both the plant and microbial sectors, achieving efficiency improvements by dozens to hundreds of times compared to traditional methods. Through the summit, QFF aims to create collaboration opportunities with seed companies, food manufacturers, bio startups, research institutions, and venture capital firms, working together to innovate the future food and bio chain.

About Quantum Flowers & Foods (QFF)

Quantum Flowers & Foods is a biotechnology firm that focuses on non-GMO rapid breeding techniques, namely its proprietary Neutron Beam Speedy Breeding®. By utilizing neutron beams, QFF engages in plant and microbial improvement, contributing innovative solutions to pressing societal issues like climate change and food scarcity.

Mechanism of Neutron Beam Speedy Breeding®

QFF's breeding method allows for the creation of new plant varieties in the shortest time of just one year, compared to the typical three to five years required by traditional techniques (noting that further investigations into yield and marketability are necessary before registration). This groundbreaking approach is reshaping the landscape of plant breeding.

Future Outlook

QFF is committed to accelerating technological implementation and business collaborations, leveraging knowledge and networks gained from the summit.

CEO's Comments

According to QFF's CEO and CTO, Mr. Hakuo Kikuchi, "The MUFG Startup Summit presents a valuable opportunity for open innovation and startup collaboration. We view this as an important chance to introduce our Neutron Beam Speedy Breeding® technology to both domestic and international partners, exploring new collaborative opportunities. We believe in the potential to reconstruct the food, material, and bio industries and look forward to creating new value through dialogue with attendees."

QFF Company Information

• - Name: Quantum Flowers & Foods (QFF)
• - Headquarters: Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
• - CEO: Hakuo Kikuchi
• - Business Activities: Plant and microbial improvement using Neutron Beam Speedy Breeding®, AI/genome analysis, and application of these technologies in the bio, material, and environmental sectors
• - Established: July 2018
• - Website: QFF Official Site

For further inquiries about QFF's participation in the MUFG Startup Summit, please contact:
Quantum Flowers & Foods, Business Solutions Department
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 03-6661-1611.