Stem Cell Research Institute Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takafumi Shimizu; hereinafter "Stem Cell Research Institute") and Neurotech Medical Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Joto-ku, Osaka; President: Nagatoshi Kihouin; hereinafter "Neurotech Medical") are pleased to announce that they will commence a partnership on July 3, 2026, for the utilization of umbilical cord-derived stem cell culture supernatant "Family Seijo®" in the field of neural regeneration.

Stem Cell Research Institute, a cell bank for perinatal tissues centered on umbilical cords and cord blood, boasts a 99% domestic market share. Neurotech Medical provides "Renewro®," which integrates the patented technology "Targeted Neural Regeneration TherapyTM" and the proprietary technology "Targeted RehabilitationTM." Through this partnership, the two companies will establish a new medical service provision system that leverages their respective expertise.

Overview of this Partnership

Based on the instructions of physicians at Neurotech Medical's partner clinics, Stem Cell Research Institute will undertake the manufacturing of the stem cell culture supernatant "Family Seijo®" from umbilical cord-derived stem cells stored at Stem Cell Research Institute.

Neurotech Medical provides "Renewro®," which combines the patented technology "Targeted Neural Regeneration TherapyTM" and the proprietary technology "Targeted RehabilitationTM." Through this partnership, physicians at the company's partner clinics will consider the use of "Family Seijo®" as one of the options for private medical services in the field of neural regeneration, depending on the patient's condition.

About Stem Cell Research Institute's "Family Seijo®"

This is a service that manufactures stem cell culture supernatant using umbilical cord-derived stem cells from children stored at Stem Cell Research Institute. Currently, Stem Cell Research Institute is the only company in Japan offering this service, and "Family Seijo®" is a unique, trademark-registered service.

About Neurotech Medical's "Renewro®"

"Renewro®" provided by Neurotech Medical is medical treatment in the field of neural regeneration offered under the responsibility of physicians, combining the company's proprietary neural regeneration technology and rehabilitation methods. Through this partnership, "Family Seijo®" will be utilized as one of the treatment options at the company's partner clinics, based on the physician's judgment.

*The impact of this matter on the business performance of Stem Cell Research Institute is expected to be minor.*

Overview of Stem Cell Research Institute Co., Ltd.

With the corporate slogan "New Medical Options for New Life," our group operates a cell bank business for perinatal tissue-derived cells such as umbilical cords and cord blood for regenerative medicine and cell therapy, leveraging a strong network with obstetrics and gynecology facilities. Furthermore, by utilizing this business foundation, we aim to expand our business domain and diversify revenue opportunities by developing new treatment methods in the field of regenerative medicine and cell therapy, as well as engaging in business development and investment in related areas, thereby striving for global and sustainable growth and contribution to society.

Date of Establishment: August 5, 1999 (Listed on TOKYO PRO MARKET: 7096)

Capital: 704,800,000 yen

President and CEO: Takafumi Shimizu

Headquarters: 2nd Floor, Tokyu Toranomon Building, 1-21-19 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001

TEL/Homepage: 03-6811-3230 / https://www.stemcell.co.jp/corporate/

Group Companies: STEMCELL INNOVATIONS PTE. LTD., Milcare Co., Ltd.

Overview of Neurotech Medical Co., Ltd.

Neurotech Medical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "the Company") is a Japan-based medical technology company that aims to improve the functional recovery and quality of life for patients with stroke and spinal cord injuries through "Renewro®," which integrates the patented technology "Targeted Neural Regeneration TherapyTM" that enhances the recovery power of targeted neural circuits with its proprietary technology "Targeted RehabilitationTM," under the mission "Making it commonplace that neurological disorders are curable." Moving forward, the Company aims to contribute to society by further improving the technology of "Targeted Neural Regeneration TherapyTM" and providing a practical regenerative medicine rehabilitation platform through the utilization of the KENSAI system (donation system) and stored cell resources.

Date of Establishment: December 27, 2019

Capital: 349,844,000 yen

President: Nagatoshi Kihouin

Location: Murakami Building 216, 1-13-13 Chuo, Joto-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 536-0005

TEL/Homepage: 06-7777-4685 / https://neurotech.jp/

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