BEAM Technologies is a startup from RIKEN that develops optical semiconductor devices. It provides clean solutions to various problems related to the ecosystem using special light.
RIKEN, a prominent research institute, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first in the world to develop an LED that emits Far-UVC light (wavelength: 200-230 nm) with an output of 1 mW. This specialized light offers exceptional germicidal properties while remaining safe for macroorganisms. Far-UVC LEDs hold immense potential for providing novel and clean solutions in various applications, including disinfection of occupied spaces, maintaining and improving air quality, preventing diseases in crops and farmed fish, and inactivating allergens.
Raised a total of 200 million yen in seed round funding.
Our company, which aims to implement Far-UVC LEDs in society, has raised a total of 200 million yen in funding through a third-party allocation of shares with Tokyo University of Science Innovation Capital Co., Ltd. as the lead investor, PE&HR Co., Ltd. (Saitama Resona Entrepreneurship Support Investment Limited Liability Partnership), and Hamamatsu Photonics Corporate Venture Capital Co., Ltd. as underwriters, and a subsidy from the NEDO Deep-Tech Startup Support Fund. more info
Adopted by NEDO's "Deep Tech Startup Support Fund/International Joint R&D" (UK).
We have been selected for the "Deep-tech Startup Support Fund/International Joint R&D" program by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). This program supports deep-tech startups in conducting joint research and development with overseas companies for the purpose of expanding into overseas markets. Through this program, we will carry out research and development of Far-UVC LED virus inactivation and AI smart ventilation systems in the UK. more info
Announced plans to raise wages for employees.
Our company hereby announces that, from the next fiscal year (January 2025) onward, the average amount received per employee, including salary and other benefits, will be increased by at least 1.5% year-on-year.
