A subsidiary of Space Seed Holdings, the Tokyo-based firm aims to advance anti-ageing technology with a primary focus on exosome research.
It recently announced the development of a health functional food called SAISEI Regenesome Supplement.
The product is created based on the three concepts of SAISEI — renewal (to regenerate vitality), prime (to bring out the best), and differentiation (to be unique) — which Regenesome hopes users to experience.
Specifically, it is a beauty supplement formulated with four key ingredients to address damage caused by ageing and the environment.
The ingredients are namely Euglena gracilis, a superfood derived from algae that contains over 59 types of nutrients; sake lees powder, a traditional Japanese beauty ingredient and byproduct of sake fermentation known for its abundant nutrient content; Kalahari watermelon extract, an emerging ingredient rich in polyphenols and used in skin and hair care for its moisturising properties; and ergothioneine, an antioxidant ingredient that has been gaining attention in recent years.
Regenesome is currently taking preorders on its website, with the products scheduled to be shipped from early June.
According to the company, it is collaborating with Japanese pharmaceutical company Okinawa Ukondo for production of the supplement, while Butterfly Pea Research Institute will support its promotional activities.
“Starting with the launch of this product, Regenesome will continue to develop food and supplements based on scientific evidence, and contribute to promoting the health of society as a whole.
“We will also continue working with research institutes and partner companies both in Japan and overseas to provide new solutions for achieving healthy longevity,” the firm said.
Regenesome is set to open its headquarters and research centre at Takanawa Gateway Link Scholars’ Hub (LiSH), the latest innovation hub in Japan, in May.
Space ambitions
Space Seed Holdings is a space-related deep tech venture builder that conducts investment, research, and business creation with the mission of “turning science fiction into non-fiction”.
Its activities include operation of the Fermentation and Longevity Fund, which supports early-stage projects exploring innovative solutions in the fields of fermentation technology, anti-ageing, and longevity science.
The programme targets proof-of-concept studies of up to 18 months in length, accelerating the transition from research to real-world application.
It also aims to foster partnerships between academia, industry, and start-ups to implement technologies to society that improve people’s health and well-being.
Together with various stakeholders, the company aims to develop the technologies essential for sustainable human habitation in outer space by 2040.
