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We are pleased to announce that bitBiome Inc., a startup company based on research and development technology originating from Waseda University and supported by the Waseda University Center for Entrepreneurship, has been selected for the Forbes Asia 100 To Watch 2025, a list featuring noteworthy companies in the Asia-Pacific region. This is the first time a startup from Waseda University has been selected.

“Forbes Asia 100 To Watch” is a special feature published annually by Forbes Asia, the Asia-Pacific edition of the American economic magazine Forbes, which introduces 100 promising startups and small companies in the Asia-Pacific region based on criteria such as innovation, growth potential, and social impact. For the 2025 edition, 100 companies were selected from 16 countries and regions, with 14 being Japanese startups. In the Biotechnology & Healthcare field, bitBiome is the only Japanese startup to be selected.

bitBiome uses its unique single-cell genome analysis technology to elucidate and utilize the diverse genetic resources of microorganisms, providing new solutions in the fields of drug discovery and the environment. Based on research results from Waseda University, the company has grown rapidly and attracted attention both domestically and internationally. This selection reflects the high international recognition of the company’s technological capabilities and the future potential of its business development.

The Waseda University Center for Entrepreneurship will continue to support the creation and growth of university-originated startups, thereby creating new value for the world.

Company Profile:

bitBiome,Inc.
Established: November 7, 2018
Registered Address: 1-22-3 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Board Members:

Yuji Suzuki, Representative Director and CEO
Masahito Hosokawa, Director and CSO (Associate Professor (fixed-term), Department of Life Science and Medical Bioscience, Cooperative Major in Advanced Health Science, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University)
Atsushi Usami, Outside Director
Noriaki Sakamoto, Audit & Supervisory Board Member

Waseda University Center for Entrepreneurship : https://www.waseda.jp/inst/entrepreneur/
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