MEGAKARYON CORP.

Company Snapshot

Founded: 2011
Entity Type: Private
Region: Japan
Headquarter: Kyoto, Japan
Key Geographics: Japan
Corporate Address: Kyoto Research Park 134 Minamimachi, Chudoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8813, Japan Tel. www.megakaryon.com

Company Overview

Megakaryon was founded in 2011 to commercialize the research results of Professor Nakauchi’s and Professor Eto’s research teams, whose work was identified as an Adaptable and Seamless Technology Transfer Program through Target-driven Research and Development project under the Japan Science and Technology Agency. By utilizing the regenerative potential of iPS cells, Megakaryon aims to produce high-quality platelets and other blood products that are safe, with a strong supply for demand, and that are affordable while independent of blood donations.

In April 2023, the first-ever human clinical trial using allogenic human iPSC-derived human leukocyte antigen (HLA) homozygous platelets was launched by Megakaryon Corp. In the second Japan Open Innovation competition in February 2020, Megakaryon Corp. and its partner firms were awarded the Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy Award.

MEGAKARYON CORP. In Reports

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells: Global Markets

BCC Research Market Report says global market for induced pluripotent stem cells is expected to grow from $3.4 billion in 2023 and forecast to reach $5.2 billion by the end of 2028 at a CAGR of 9.1%.

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells: Global Markets

BCC Research Market Report says induced pluripotent stem cells should grow from $2.8 billion in 2021 to $4.4 billion by 2026, at compound annual growth rate of 9.3%.

Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells: Global Markets

The global induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) market should reach $3.8 billion by 2024 from $2.4 billion in 2019 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% for the forecast period of 2019 to 2024. ...

Company's Business Segments

  • Products : The company generates revenue through products such as HLA homoplatelets, HLA-null platelets, and iMDF growth factor cocktail.

Applications/End User Industries

  • Research Institutions
  • Medical Institutions
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