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Space Seed Holdings Visits Nurul Iman Foundation

Date: April 16, 2025
Space Seed Holdings Inc. (Headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, CEO: Kengo Suzuki) recently made a courtesy visit to the Nurul Iman Educational Foundation, one of Indonesia's largest educational institutions. This visit brought together representatives from both organizations to discuss potential collaborations in the fields of nutrition enhancement, fermentation technology utilization, and the establishment of circular economy models through the lens of Planetary Health.

Attendees

During this visit, notable participants included:

• - Ms. Umi Waheedah, Representative of Nurul Iman Foundation
• - Dr. Dripa Sjabana, Chairperson of the Bahrain-Indonesia Committee
• - Mr. Ozy F.Sjarindra, XAMRUD
• - Mr. Ananda Setiyo Ivannanto, PT AWINA
• - Kengo Suzuki, Representative of Space Seed Holdings
• - Takato Fukuda, ASEAN Investment Fund Manager

Key Discussion Points

1. Addressing Child Nutrition and Stunting

The Nurul Iman Foundation effectively utilizes its own farms producing corn, chili, and ginger to provide over 15,000 students with complimentary meals each day. Their approach includes enhancing nutritional value through fortified corn and providing meat dishes once a week. This visit also highlighted Indonesia's government’s free school meal program, where Space Seed Holdings proposed using fermented health supplements, including rice malt and lactic acid bacteria, to improve nutritional quality, preservation, and stable supply.

2. High-Value Fermentation and International Expansion

The Foundation is already developing products such as roasted garlic and chili by leveraging local resources. They aim to eventually expand into international markets, including Japan. Space Seed Holdings presented fermentation technologies utilizing Koji mold, yeast, and lactic acid bacteria. This technology can fine-tune spice levels and enhance umami, facilitating product development that is well-suited to the Japanese market.

3. Implementing a Circular Economy Model for Education and Local Development

With over 65 businesses in agriculture, aquaculture, food processing, energy, and waste management, the Nurul Iman Foundation operates a self-sustaining, regional circular resource model. These businesses double as practical educational opportunities for students, contributing to the cultivation of talent within the circular economy and helping the local community achieve economic independence.

Focus on Planetary Health

Space Seed Holdings prioritizes the concept of “Planetary Health,” viewing the interconnectedness of environmental sustainability and human health as vital. This holistic approach includes sustainable food production, the provision of adequate nutrition, ecosystem coexistence, and circular local economies, all aimed at preserving the survival foundation for future generations. Discussions during the visit to Nurul Iman were inspired by this perspective, examining how to leverage local resources and education for solutions to global health challenges.

Future Developments

Moving forward, Space Seed Holdings plans to share its fermentation technology and nutritional competencies while collaborating with innovative startup solutions from various countries that align with the real challenges faced by the Nurul Iman Educational Foundation. A special emphasis will be placed on food-related themes, aiming to design cooperative research and practical models that effectively tackle sustainable challenges in the community.

About Nurul Iman Educational Foundation

The Nurul Iman Educational Foundation provides free education, meals, and housing to over 15,000 students. Operating more than 65 businesses themselves in agriculture, food, energy, and international trade, they have established a sustainable economic model that merges education and business.

About Space Seed Holdings

Space Seed Holdings operates as a venture builder in deep tech with a focus on space. Their mission is to “turn science fiction into reality” through investment, research activities, and business creation, including management of the Fermentation and Longevity Fund, aimed at addressing social issues.
For more information, visit Space Seed Holdings