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Eco-Pork co., ltd.
Technological improvement and commercialization verification for international expansion of pig image recognition technology

As of October,2024

City Year of Establishment Founder
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 2017 Takashi Kambayashi
Partner VC Latest round of Fundraising Valuation
- Series B JPY 2,369 million

Program name

Deep-Tech Startups Support Program

Research theme

Technological improvement and commercialization verification for international expansion of pig image recognition technology

Business Plan

Pig farming is the world's largest primary industry with a production value of 40 trillion yen, but because productivity indicators (live weight) cannot be measured and production management cannot be carried out, productivity improvement and reduction of environmental burden have stagnated, causing a global protein crisis and livestock environmental burden issues. In response to this global issue, we will improve our pig live weight measurement technology using image recognition technology for international expansion, and commercialize it internationally.

Research Outline

Based on the AI image recognition pig weight measurement technology cultivated in Japan, we will develop a shipping weight estimation camera (ABC Type 1) for international expansion, conduct a business demonstration in the United States using paid samples, prepare for the establishment of a full-scale mass production system, and prepare for overseas business expansion including existing products.

Phase Business Area/Field Research Period Research Grant Amount
PCA Food & Agriculture 2024~2025FY JPY 240 million

International collaborative technology demonstration

Countries/Regions Collaborative activity outline
United States
(State of Minnesota)
  • - Relationship development with potential local partner
Conducting technical demonstrations in cooperation with local subsidiary Eco-Pork America Inc. and local farms

Last Updated : May 22, 2025