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We received the DAIKEN Prize at the “Ecotech Grand Prix 2025.

We are honored to announce that Spacewasp has received the DAIKEN Prize at the “Ecotech Grand Prix 2025,” organized by Leave a Nest Co., Ltd.

Our initiative, “Circular Interior Infrastructure Using Plants that Capture CO₂ from the Air,” was highly recognized for its combination of vision, passion, and technology, as well as its potential to advance scientific innovation while contributing to the global environment.

Moving forward, we will continue to drive the development of environmental technologies and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

https://techplanter.lne.st/ecotech/2025/

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We have been featured as a partner company on the official website of Onocom, with whom we are co-creating this project.

We are pleased to announce that Spacewasp has been featured as a partner company on the official website of Onocom Co., Ltd.

Together with Onocom, we are promoting this project with the aim of realizing next-generation housing. This includes the integration of 3D-printed structures and interiors, opening up new possibilities for the future of living spaces.

We will continue striving to deliver innovative housing solutions, and we invite you to look forward to our upcoming initiatives.

https://www.onocom.co.jp/adc/

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We have been selected for the Circular City Gamagori Demonstration Project.

We have been selected for the Circular City Gamagori Demonstration Project, promoted by Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, with our initiative “Demonstration of Converting Local Plant Waste into Materials for Building a Circular Interior Model.”

Through this initiative, we aim to promote the cyclical use of local resources, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to the development of a sustainable city.
In line with Gamagori’s vision of “A city where rich nature, individual brilliance, and strong connections come together — the city you love, Gamagori,” we will continue to walk alongside the local community to help make this vision a reality.

https://www.city.gamagori.lg.jp/site/circularcity/experiment2025.html

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At the 10th Shiga Tech Plan Grand Prix, we were honored with a double award—receiving both the Toyobo Prize and the Shiga Bank Prize.

On July 26, at the 10th Shiga Tech Plan Grand Prix, our CTO, Tadera, delivered a presentation and was honored with both the Toyobo Prize and the Shiga Bank Prize.

The Shiga Tech Plan Grand Prix is a deep-tech startup support program originating in Shiga Prefecture, aimed at transforming research achievements and technological seeds into real-world applications.

These awards reflect recognition of the innovation and future potential of our plant-based materials and next-generation interior infrastructure. We will continue to refine our technologies and ideas, taking on new challenges to create meaningful value for society.

https://techplanter.lne.st/2025/07/28/shiga-10th-grandprix_report/

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We have been selected for “Boost Up OKINAWA 2025.”

We are excited to announce that Spacewasp has been selected as a participating company in “Boost Up OKINAWA 2025,” a startup support program aimed at accelerating business and service development in Okinawa.
On July 11, our CEO will take the stage at the kickoff event during KOZAROCKS 2025, an urban-style conference and festival originating from Koza, Okinawa.
We will continue to accelerate our efforts toward realizing a circular society through innovative, sustainable solutions.

https://eiicon.net/about/boostup-okinawa2025/

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We have been officially certified as a G-STA (Gifu Startup Accreditation) company by the City of Gifu.

On June 27, a new certification system was launched by the City of Gifu to support startups that bring forth innovative ideas and technologies. We are proud to announce that Spacewasp has been certified as a “G-STA” (Gifu City Certified Startup Company).
With the support provided through this program, we will continue to expand our activities and take on new challenges—across Japan and onto the global stage.

https://www.city.gifu.lg.jp/business/sangyoushinkou/1031855/1031856/index.html

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Our products are currently on display at Matsuzakaya Nagoya.

From June 25 to July 1, 2025, our products will be on display at Matsuzakaya Nagoya.

This exhibition is a collaboration between EMILIO ROBBA, a flower design company pioneering a new world of ethical flowers, and Spacewasp, which transforms plant waste into architectural interiors through the power of technology and design. Together, we present a vision of “beautiful circulation” in everyday life.
The display offers a firsthand experience of our philosophy and technology. We invite you to visit and explore the future of sustainable design.

Location: Matsuzakaya Nagoya, North Building GENTA 1F
Dates: June 25 – July 1, 2025
Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closes at 6:00 PM on the final day)

https://shopblog.dmdepart.jp/nagoya/detail/?cd=114028&scd=000073

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Our initiatives were featured on “Apude no Mori” (“Forest of Updates”), a program produced by Chukyo TV.

Our initiatives were featured on “Apude no Mori,” a program produced by Chukyo TV that highlights the latest efforts in forestry, timber use, environmental conservation, and sustainable technologies.
The segment was broadcast over two consecutive weeks—June 2 and June 9—and the content is also available on YouTube.
We invite you to watch and learn more about our work.

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We participated in the JICA Co-Creation × Innovation Program QUEST.

On June 9, our CEO participated in the matching event for the “JICA Co-Creation × Innovation Program QUEST,” which aims to generate innovative co-creation projects that address challenges in both developing countries and Japan.

The event brought together diverse stakeholders—including private companies, academia, civil society, and public institutions—to explore potential collaborations for solving social issues.

We will continue to leverage such opportunities to further strengthen our global expansion efforts.

https://quest.jica.go.jp/

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We participated in a talk session at the reception party for THE NORTH FACE / HELLY HANSEN / NEUTRALWORKS. Nagoya LACHIC store.

On June 6, our CEO participated in a talk session at the reopening reception party for THE NORTH FACE / HELLY HANSEN / NEUTRALWORKS. Nagoya LACHIC store.

The session, themed “Re:Play – Where Does the Outdoors Begin? Reimagining the In-Between,” featured four participants: Goldwin, IDEAS FOR GOOD (a web media platform focused on ideas to make society better), Katrin Miyazawa from NPO HAPPY PLANET, and Spacewasp. Together, they explored ideas about the future of lifestyle and how we engage with the spaces between urban life and nature.