Celaid Therapeutics Inc.
R&D Cost of HSC Expansion Platform Technology for Cell and Gene Therapy Companies

As of November, 2025
| City | Year of Establishment | Founder |
|---|---|---|
| Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo | 2020 | Nobuyuki Arakawa |
| Partner VC | Latest round of Fundraising | Valuation |
|---|---|---|
| Osaka University Venture Capital Co., Ltd. | Series B | Non-Disclosure |
- Contact Information: contact@celaidtx.com
- Website: Celaid Therapeutics Inc.
Program name
Deep-Tech Startups Support Program
Research theme
R&D Cost of HSC Expansion Platform Technology for Cell and Gene Therapy Companies
Business Plan
To establish an effective and efficient culture and manufacturing platform for human hematopoietic stem cells — a critical bottleneck in the commercial production of gene-modified hematopoietic stem cell therapies and iPSC-derived T/NK cell products — thereby building the foundation for future technology licensing activities to biotech start-ups and global pharmaceutical companies.
Research Outline
This R&D project aims to out-license the platform technology to global customers — including multinational pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, and CDMOs — by achieving the following objectives:
- Realization of 3D culture for hematopoietic stem cells
- Establishment of methods for generating and expanding high-quality iPSC-derived hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells
- Acquisition of R&D data tailored to customer needs
| Phase | Business Area/Field | Research Period | Research Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCA | Healthcare | 2025-2027FY | JPY 399 million |
International collaborative technology demonstration
| Countries/Regions | Collaborative activity outline |
|---|---|
| Japan, United States, Europe etc. | — |
Last Updated : April 21, 2026