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Strategic Capital Partnership between Co-LABO MAKER and Cactus Communications

Co-LABO MAKER, a company based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, operating a research resource sharing platform, has recently announced a capital partnership with Cactus Communications, known for its comprehensive support service for researchers dubbed "Editage." This collaboration, effective April 1, 2026, aims to enhance access to research resources and elevate support for researchers and research institutions facing various challenges, including equipment, funding, and information dissemination.

Background and Objectives of the Partnership

Co-LABO MAKER has been dedicated to planning, developing, and operating a sharing platform for experimental equipment, research technologies, and secondary markets for used equipment, reagents, and materials. The company has played a crucial role in promoting resource recycling and procurement efficiency for researchers all over Japan.

On the other hand, Cactus Communications specializes in editing, translation, and publishing support, leveraging AI to facilitate the dissemination of research findings and to help secure funding through diverse solutions in academic communication.

Recently, researchers have increasingly faced challenges such as budget constraints, rising equipment investment burdens, the need for flexible procurement of materials, and the necessity for sustainability. Enhancing the quality of research activities and optimizing the research environment have become critical themes for researchers and institutions alike.

In recognition of these challenges, Co-LABO MAKER's expertise in the circulation of research equipment and materials, matched with lab (research facility) partnerships, combined with Cactus's solid AI technology and support for academic communication, represented a unique opportunity to increase the value offered to the research community. Thus, the strategic capital partnership was established.

Comments from the Leadership

Yuki Furuya, CEO of Co-LABO MAKER: "We are incredibly honored to announce our partnership with Cactus Communications. Through sharing experimental equipment and facilitating resource optimization in research environments, we aim to further accelerate the resolution of challenges in research landscapes. By combining Cactus's AI technologies and expertise in academic communication with our physical infrastructure for research resources, we will forge a sustainable research ecosystem that enables researchers to transcend resource constraints and focus on essential inquiries."

Makoto Yuasa, CGO of Cactus Communications: "We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Co-LABO MAKER. The research environment is evolving rapidly, making it increasingly vital to create a flexible and sustainable foundation for researchers. By merging our insights into research resource utilization with those of Co-LABO MAKER’s, we can provide unprecedented value to the research community."

Future Developments

Moving forward, the two companies will deepen their collaboration to produce new value in the research and life sciences sectors. Their joint efforts will encompass enhancing access to research resources, improving the convenience of research environments, and further elevating research support practices.

By integrating the research resource sharing platform with academic communication support, they aim to build a sustainable research ecosystem that allows researchers to concentrate on their core inquiries without being hampered by limitations in equipment, funding, or information dissemination.

About Co-LABO MAKER

Co-LABO MAKER is a pioneering research resource sharing platform that facilitates dynamic research development. Users without in-house equipment or technologies can leverage external research resources (labs, equipment, personnel) quickly and affordably to drive their research forward. Providers can utilize existing equipment, manpower, and technologies to seek opportunities in funding, collaborations, and research outputs.

For more information about Co-LABO MAKER, visit here.

Leadership Profiles

Yuki Furuya, CEO of Co-LABO MAKER graduated from Tohoku University's Graduate School of Engineering in 2011 and has authored numerous scholarly papers. After working on SiC power semiconductor research and business development at Showa Denko, he founded Co-LABO MAKER in April 2017, aiming for democratization in research and development. He is committed to maximizing research potential and fostering new ecosystems that allow industry and academia to thrive together.

Cactus Communications was established in 2002 and specializes in scientific communication and technology, focusing on securing research funding, publishing papers, and enhancing communication through innovative AI solutions. With offices in global cities such as Tokyo, Princeton, London, and Mumbai, and boasting over 3,000 experts, it offers comprehensive solutions through its brand Editage, which has helped over 500,000 researchers publish their work.

For further details on Cactus Communications, please visit here.