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Gel Coat Biomaterials, Inc. (GCB) has developed a surface modification technology that enables silicone surfaces to maintain a highly hydrophilic state for an extended period. Silicone materials, including polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), are widely used in microfluidic devices, diagnostic chips, medical devices, and optical components because of their excellent transparency, flexibility, durability, and biocompatibility. However, their hydrophobic surface properties can cause is

We are pleased to announce that an article highlighting the research, development, and business activities of Gel Coat Biomaterials was featured in the “Venture Spotlight” section of Nikkei Biotechnology. The article introduces our proprietary hydrogel technology, Gel Coat™, developed by our University of Tokyo-originated startup, as well as our technologies for biomolecule stabilization and anti-biofilm surface coatings. Gel Coat™ is a biomaterial technology designed to prot

We are pleased to announce that Gel Coat Biomaterials, Inc. will be exhibiting at the “Japan Pavilion,” organized by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), at the “BIO International Convention 2026”—one of the world’s largest biotechnology trade shows—to be held in San Diego, USA, from Monday, June 22, to Thursday, June 25, 2026. The “BIO International Convention” is an international business matching event that brings together leading companies, research institutions