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Luceria is a research-driven company developing cutting-edge miniature fluorescence cameras for multi-field calcium imaging in freely moving mice. Our technology provides a new foundation for neuroscience, enabling advanced studies of brain cells and neural circuits.
Luceria is a research-driven company developing cutting-edge miniature fluorescence cameras for multi-field calcium imaging in freely moving mice. Our technology provides a new foundation for neuroscience, enabling advanced studies of brain cells and neural circuits.
CEO’s Message
CEO’s Message
Luceria Inc., established in July 2025, is a research and development company dedicated to pioneering ultra-compact fluorescence camera systems that enable the visualization of neuronal and circuit activities.
Our goal is to provide researchers and pharmaceutical companies worldwide with a new tool to explore the brain at multiple scales and perspectives.
At the heart of our approach lies open innovation. We actively collaborate with research institutes, universities, and companies to foster broad partnerships and accelerate discovery.
We believe that Luceria’s activities will contribute to the advancement of neuroscience and, ultimately, help address societal challenges such as dementia and other neurological disorders.
Guided by our corporate philosophy — “Exploring the Unknowns of the Brain for a Healthier, More Fulfilling Society” — we remain committed to pursuing new challenges.
Moto Misawa
Founder & CEO, Luceria Inc.
Company Information
Company Information
Company Name
Luceria Inc. (Kabushiki Kaisha Luceria)
Head Office
Alpha Space Shinyokohama, Bistation Shinyokohama 401
3-17-12 Shinyokohama, Kohoku-ku
Yokohama, Kanagawa 222-0033, Japan
Representative
Moto Misawa, Founder & CEO
Established
July 22, 2025
Corporate Number: 5020001164036
Registered Invoice Business: T5020001164036
Capital
JPY 5,400,000
Business Description
Research and development of in vivo calcium imaging fluorescence camera systems
E-mail
info@luceria.bio
Website
www.luceria.bio
Mission, Vision, Values
Mission, Vision, Values
Mission:
Mission:
We provide a multi-view, stress-free, and open observation environment — a platform to integratively understand neural circuits — to open new possibilities in brain science.
Vision:
Vision:
“Exploring the unknowns of the brain for a healthier, more fulfilling society.”
Through lightweight, multi-view, and open neural imaging technologies, we aim to accelerate innovation in neuroscience. By scientifically uncovering the roots of mental distress and social isolation — such as dementia, social withdrawal, and bullying — we seek to contribute to future prevention and treatment. To understand the brain is to understand people. To understand people is the first step to transforming society.
Values:
Values:
1. Seek truth with humility
We strive to discern facts sincerely, free from prejudice or assumptions, with humility and integrity.
2. Pursue open collaboration
We value open circulation of knowledge and experience, and co-create new value together with diverse partners.
3. Bridge science, people, and society
Through our research and development, we aim to help understand and heal people, connecting the achievements of neuroscience with society.
Technology
Technology
Our website is currently under preparation.
New content will be published progressively as it becomes ready.
Schematic Diagram of USEC (Ultra Small Emission Camera)
Schematic Diagram of USEC (Ultra Small Emission Camera)
Signal Processing Unit – Prototype No.1
Signal Processing Unit – Prototype No.1
USEC Camera Head – Excitation Light Illumination Test (1)
USEC Camera Head – Excitation Light Illumination Test (1)
USEC Camera Head – Excitation Light Illumination Test (2)
USEC Camera Head – Excitation Light Illumination Test (2)
The technologies developed under the Go-Tech Program (Growth-oriented Small and Medium Enterprise R&D Support Project) led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan have been patented and filed both domestically and internationally by Tanaka Engineering Inc.
Luceria holds usage rights based on a partnership agreement with Tanaka Engineering Inc.
Building on these achievements, Luceria promotes the advancement and social implementation of technologies that support next-generation neuroscience research, guided by the spirit of open innovation.
(Source: Tanaka Engineering Inc., Go-Tech Development Program “Development of a Fine-Diameter Fluorescence Camera System for Calcium Imaging”)
Partnerships
Partnerships
Our Approach to Open Innovation
Our Approach to Open Innovation
Luceria embraces open innovation as a core principle, aiming to build technological foundations that support the future of neuroscience through collaboration with research institutes, universities, and companies.
We are not merely a development venture, but a research-driven company that grows together with trusted partners and contributes innovations back to society.
Our Partnership with TANAKA Engineering Inc.
Our Partnership with TANAKA Engineering Inc.
Luceria was established as a spin-out from TANAKA Engineering Inc. (https://www.tanakagiken.co.jp/), with the mission of commercializing and implementing in society the “Ultra-thin Fluorescence Camera System for Calcium Imaging” originally developed under Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry–supervised Go-Tech Program.
Since its founding, Luceria has maintained a strong partnership with TANAKA Engineering, leveraging the technical assets developed through the Go-Tech initiative. We continue to receive their expertise and support in both structural design and manufacturing technology.
This enduring relationship forms a solid foundation for Luceria to pursue stable research and development and to deliver innovative products to the scientific community and society.
Open Innovation
Open Innovation
Building on the achievements of the Go-Tech Program, Luceria aspires to become a hub of open innovation by further expanding collaboration with academic institutions, universities, and experts.
Drawing on the advanced research experience we gained through the Go-Tech initiative — in partnership with the RIKEN (Institute of Physical and Chemical Research) and other leading institutes — we will continue to foster cross-disciplinary expertise. Through these collaborations, we aim to create new knowledge and value, and to evolve our technologies into essential foundations for the neuroscience of the future.
Partnerships with Sales Partners for Market Deployment
Partnerships with Sales Partners for Market Deployment
IIn bringing our technologies into practical use for research institutes and pharmaceutical companies, Luceria envisions collaboration with sales partners who have expertise in the distribution of in vivo imaging and research equipment.
Although formal sales channels have not yet been established, we are actively exploring collaborations with specialized distribution networks in this field. Through such partnerships, we aim to build a reliable system to ensure that our innovations reach researchers worldwide.
Looking Ahead
Looking Ahead
Luceria collaborates with research institutes, universities, and companies worldwide to build a new foundation of innovation for the future of neuroscience.
Support Network of Luceria
Support Network of Luceria
We are pleased to introduce the network of people who support Luceria: the Honorary Founding Members and the Advisory Board Members.
The Honorary Founding Members are long-standing supporters who have shared Luceria’s vision even before its establishment, and have encouraged us in many ways.
The Advisory Board Members are individuals who understand Luceria’s current activities and, with an eye on the future, provide guidance from diverse perspectives for our operations.
Honorary Founding Members
Honorary Founding Members
Shunji Tanaka
President & CEO, Tanaka Engineering Inc.
As President of Tanaka Engineering Inc., Shunji Tanaka promoted the development of the small-diameter fluorescence camera system for calcium imaging, the origin of Luceria’s foundation. Since Luceria’s establishment, he has supported the social implementation of the technological assets developed by Tanaka Engineering.
Advisory Board Members
Advisory Board Members
Senior Advisor: Toshihiko Osaki
Director & Secretary-General, NPO VCAD System Research Association
Incubation Manager, Wako RIKEN Incubation Plaza, SME Support Japan
Formerly President and Chairman of the Advanced Mechanical Simulation Research Institute and Managing Director at Fuji Research Institute Corporation, he has long contributed to Japan’s R&D and industrial technology development, and was honored with the MEXT Award for Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration.
At Luceria, he provides valuable advice on business development and management.
Senior Advisor: Takumi Yamaguchi
Founder & Owner, Rosnes Co., Ltd.
Rosnes developed one of the world’s smallest CMOS image sensors (0.5mm × 0.5mm), adopted in the Ultra Small Emission Camera (USEC) under development in the Go-Tech project.
At Luceria, he provides expertise in image sensor technology as well as advice on venture business management.
Senior Advisor: Akino Inoue
Liaison Project Manager, School of Environment and Society, Institute of Science Tokyo
Senior Advisor, BizDone Inc.
While serving as Managing Director of Panasonic R&D Center Singapore and Director of Panasonic Laboratory Tokyo, Akino Inoue engaged in research and practice of innovation process models that integrate creative approaches such as design thinking, foresight, and systems thinking in diverse teams. Currently, Inoue serves as Project Manager for the Technology Creatives Program jointly run by Institute of Science Tokyo, Hitotsubashi University, and Tama Art University.
At Luceria, he provides advice mainly from the perspective of open innovation, one of Luceria’s core principles, as well as from diverse viewpoints.
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