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NinjaFoods Selected as One of 10 Startups for JETRO's "J-StarX Food Frontiers USA" Program

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Chosen to Participate in JETRO's First-ever Food Tech Startup Acceleration Program in the U.S.

"Sydecas Inc. (Chuo-ku, Kobe, Representative Director: Masahiro Yoritama, hereinafter referred to as 'our Company'), which is developing the food tech 'NinjaFoods' to create a new form of food, is happy to announce its selection as one of the 10 startups chosen to participate in the 7-month intensive program, "J-StarX Food Frontiers USA." This program, hosted by JETRO in collaboration with KitchenTown, a food innovation hub located in Silicon Valley, aims to accelerate market entry into the U.S. food industry. "

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Program Overview

Program Name: "J-StarX Food Frontiers USA"

Organizer: JETRO

Supporting Organization: KitchenTown

Program Details

JETRO and KitchenTown, in collaboration with mentors, industry leaders, and investors, will provide the selected startups with the tools, knowledge, and networks necessary for success in the U.S. market. The program will feature masterclasses held primarily at KitchenTown’s headquarters in Silicon Valley. Additionally, monthly workshops will be held in Tokyo after the completion of the masterclasses. The program will begin in September 2024 and culminate in a Demo Day scheduled for March 2025.

About Sydecas Inc.

Our company specializes in next-generation binding materials. Our flagship product, NinjaPaste, is a revolutionary konjac-based paste that enhances versatility in food processing. By combining NinjaPaste with other ingredients and applying heat, freezing, or drying, we create a robust gel that supports effective binding and molding, while ensuring resistance to retort processing and freezing.

We develop allergen-free solutions without unnecessary additives like wheat gluten or eggs. By leveraging the natural fiber glucomannan found in Konjac, we aim to provide enjoyable, healthy meals for those with dietary restrictions, such as diabetes or allergies.

The molding technology of NinjaFoods has received high praise in markets such as Dubai in the UAE, the Basque region in Spain, Silicon Valley in the U.S., and Singapore.