Abnous Podia Selected for Nikkei Architecture's 100 Ventures Transforming Architecture
APIA was featured in the New Materials and Building Materials category as a leader in decarbonization and the circular economy.
DEEP TECH MATERIAL COMPANY FROM JAPAN
Engineering
Engineering
the Future
of Biomaterials.
Abnous Podia Invest&Architect (APIA) is a research-driven company advancing the social implementation of frontier technologies.
Alongside in-house development of biomaterials built on formulation engineering, we discover technology seeds in Japan and abroad and develop applications across architecture, infrastructure, and living environments.
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APIA Selected for MakiChalle 2026 and LEVEL UP STAGE 2026
APIA was selected as a MakiChalle 2026 semi-finalist and as a BUSO Block semi-finalist candidate for LEVEL UP STAGE 2026.
APIA Begins a Field Trial of the Safu™ Bio-Deodorizer at the Hachioji Festival
APIA and the City of Hachioji are evaluating Safu™ in temporary restrooms under actual operating conditions.
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APIA Gave a Lightning Talk and Joined a Poster Session at Ibaraki Tech Planter 2026
APIA participated in Ibaraki Tech Planter 2026 and introduced Abnous Podia's business overview and material development approach.
APIA Launches Casein-Based Bio Adhesive for Building Materials
APIA has launched a casein-based bio adhesive for building materials and started a free sample campaign.
Abnous Podia Uses Center of Garage as a Development Base
APIA is advancing material development from Center of Garage, an incubation facility supporting social implementation.
APIA Begins Operations After Founding Support from STUDIO 10X
APIA began operations as an R&D company implementing formulation-based biomaterials in architecture and infrastructure.
ABOUT
Applied
Applied
Biomaterial
Development.
APIA develops high-performance biomaterials by translating formulation technologies originally used for pharmaceuticals and medical devices into novel material systems for broader industrial applications.
Construction × Biology × Chemistry
What are construction materials informed by formulation technology?
APIA applies formulation technologies developed in pharmaceutical and medical-device fields to materials used in architecture, civil engineering, and infrastructure.
By controlling diverse feedstocks, including bio-derived resources, at the molecular level, we design not only material performance but also the conditions, quantity, and duration of functional activity.
One technical foundation is the DDS (Drug Delivery System) concept. Technologies that protect active agents, deliver them to required locations, and control their release are translated into material design through functional-agent retention, controlled release, environmental responsiveness, and texture control.
| Conventional construction materials | Materials informed by DDS |
|---|---|
| Functional ingredients are mixed into the material and work uniformly throughout it | The function activates when the required environmental conditions are present |
We design not only the material itself, but also how its functions work from within.
FOUNDING
Established in Tokyo, 2026
Abnous Podia Invest&Architect Inc.
CEO: Ryuto Kawamata
Address: 1-16-3 Yokokawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0003, Japan
Founded on March 30, 2026.
The company was launched with support from Studio 10X (01Booster), a partner program of the Tokyo
Metropolitan Government's startup initiative TOKYO SUTEAM.
We are advancing material development and commercialization with an initial focus on the construction and
architecture sectors.
Founder / Representative Director
Ryuto Kawamata
Ryuto Kawamata leads biomaterial R&D and commercialization, connecting naturally derived and microorganism-based material technologies with products for architecture, infrastructure, and living environments.
He studied design, media expression, and bioart at Kanazawa College of Art and IAMAS, then gained experience in biotechnology product development and entrepreneurship. At APIA, he leads implementation from technology scouting and validation through business design shaped around manufacturing, regulation, construction, and sales.
Ryuto Kawamata profile
BUSINESS
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Three Core Platforms
Advanced Biomaterials
Research, development, and supply of high-performance biomaterials.
We design not only for functional performance, but also for manufacturability, regulatory fit for
architectural implementation, and international scalability, guided by downstream products and sales
strategy.
Material Licensing
IP development and licensing of material technologies.
Beyond exporting finished products, we package manufacturing methods themselves as transferable process
systems, explore licensees, and structure optimal agreements including royalty arrangements.
Project Development
From material development and technology-seed selection to realistic go-to-market business planning, we design commercialization as one integrated process and build benefit-sharing schemes that stakeholders can sustain as the technology is actually deployed.
CAPABILITIES
Biomaterials / Products / Technology Seeds
Flame-Retardant / Waterproof Wood
We process wood into composite timber materials by impregnating porous internal structures with a range
of functional agents.
By adding flame resistance, water resistance, anti-mold, anti-termite, and weatherability, we expand the
use cases of wood into applications that were previously difficult to realize.
Biodegradable Materials
Using naturally derived feedstocks, we control polymer interactions such as polyion complexes, coordination, crosslinking, and polycondensation to introduce biodegradability and sustained-release behavior under targeted conditions.
Biomaterial Wallpaper
A bio-based material system applying composites made from biological feedstocks to wallpaper and facade
surfaces.
Through fermentation, calcification, and other composite-forming processes centered on underused biomass,
we provide non-petroleum, low-impact building materials with novel textures, together with installation
adhesive systems.
Bacterial Manufacturing
We solve living-environment challenges by using beneficial bacteria themselves, their secreted enzymes,
and antimicrobial peptides as active ingredients.
Offerings include industrial bio-deodorizers made by powdering live deodorizing bacteria, bio-concrete
that self-repairs through bacterial activity, and soil-regeneration agents that rebalance microbial
ecosystems in abandoned farmland.
Formulation Engineering
We apply formulation know-how to design processing methods for controlled release and molecular delivery, including DDS, sustained release, pH-dependent dissolution, and optimization of in-system material behavior.
PROJECTS
Materials / Products / Deployment
We are currently advancing multiple projects across material development, productization, and business deployment.
Flame-Retardant Wood
Plant-derived flame-retardant timber created by impregnating wood with a range of non-combustible agents.
Biomaterial Wallpaper
Production of biomass-derived bio-leather through bacterial fermentation and its application to wall coverings.
Lica
A 100% natural-origin powder premix adhesive based on calcified casein chemistry.
Safu
A long-lasting bio deodorizer for drainage systems, made with living soil-derived deodorizing bacteria.
Insecticidal Bacterial Formulation
A bacterial insecticide that targets only mosquitoes and flies.
Remia
A plant-derived biodegradable penetrating-hardening polymer made by polymerizing pine resin and metal pigments.
Ovidium
A 100% natural matte wood wax combining pine pollen and carnauba wax.
Plant-Derived Soil Regeneration Agent
An agricultural input that resets soil microbial balance through plant-based biofumigation components and restores a healthier biological environment for crop growth.
Plant-Derived Soap
A lower-impact soap formulated with plant-derived surfactants and antimicrobial ingredients.
INVESTMENT
Capital for Implementation
Early-Stage Investment
Investment in advanced materials and architecture-related technologies at an early stage.
Strategic Joint Ventures
Joint development with manufacturing and construction partners.
Asia Expansion
A platform for deploying Japanese technologies across Asia.
CONTACT
For partnership, investment,