Technology scouting and application design for naturally derived and microorganism-based biomaterials.
Founder Profile
Ryuto
Ryuto
Kawamata
Representative Director / Founder
Leading biomaterial R&D and commercialization, connecting material technologies with products designed for real-world use.
Japanese profile
Profile
Implementing material technologies in architecture and living environments.
Ryuto Kawamata is Representative Director and Founder of Abnous Podia Invest&Architect Inc. He leads biomaterial R&D and commercialization, connecting naturally derived and microorganism-based material technologies with products used in 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. He applies this cross-disciplinary perspective to material application and business design.
At Abnous Podia, he designs the implementation process from technology scouting and material development through prototyping and validation to partnerships shaped around manufacturing, regulation, construction, and sales, helping research reach the market.
- Name
- Ryuto Kawamata / 川又 龍人
- Role
- Representative Director / Founder
- Company
- Abnous Podia Invest&Architect Inc.
- Education
- Kanazawa College of Art / IAMAS
Selected Milestones
Career highlights
Graduated from the Sculpture program at Kanazawa College of Art.
Completed the master's program at the Institute of Advanced Media Arts and Sciences (IAMAS).
Selected as a semifinalist in TOKYO STARTUP GATEWAY 2023.
PxCell Inc.'s PxCell Wear was selected for Chizai Banzuke 2024.
Selected for Nikkei Architecture's 100 Ventures Transforming Architecture.
Focus Areas
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Implementation areas
Application development for building materials, adhesives, deodorizers, and living-environment products.
Business design and partnerships spanning prototyping, validation, manufacturing, regulation, construction, and sales.
Company
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Abnous Podia
A research-driven company developing applied biomaterials for architecture, infrastructure, and living spaces.