– Recognized among the Top 100 Companies out of over 850 applicants –

Galdieria, Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hajime Tanimoto; hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) is proud to announce that it has been selected for the “ILSTOP100 STARTUPS” at the Innovation Leaders Summit 2024 (ILS2024), one of Japan’s largest startup events. This marks the third consecutive year that the Company has received this prestigious recognition, having been chosen as one of the top 100 companies from a pool of 853 participants.

About the “ILSTOP100 STARTUPS” at ILS2024
The “ILSTOP100 STARTUPS” program highlights the most notable companies to foster collaboration between startups and large corporations from both Japan and overseas. This year, 853 companies participated, and the top 100 were selected based on their technological innovations and originality in business models. Companies that were chosen are expected to achieve significant growth due to their contributions to societal challenges and their groundbreaking business approaches.

■ Overview of ILS2024
ILS2024 was hosted by the Innovation Leaders Summit Executive Committee, with special support from the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), and additional backing from organizations such as the Japan Finance Corporation, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and the Japan Association for Chemical Innovation (JACI). The event took place from Monday, December 2, 2024, to Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Toranomon Hills in Tokyo.

During the event, 100 leading companies participated through booth exhibitions and reverse pitches, providing opportunities for direct interaction and business matching with startups. In addition, a variety of programs were held, including networking sessions covering 12 key industry trends, where startups and major corporations gathered under one roof.

Our company participated as a presenter at the NEDO Dream Pitch [Day 1] by Startups, held on December 4th from 10:45 AM to 12:20 PM, under the theme:
Applications of Microalgae – From Recycling to Food and Cosmetics.
For more details, please visit the program website:
https://app.ils.tokyo/summit/programs/59

■ Galdieria’s Vision
Our company leverages advanced technologies utilizing the microalgae Galdieria to provide sustainable solutions, such as cutting-edge precious metal recycling technologies. With this recognition, we aim to further accelerate our technological development and global expansion while strengthening partnerships with major corporations.