Ac-Planta

Ac-Planta Inc. is a Japanese agri-biotech startup developing plant biostimulants that help crops survive environmental stresses including drought, high temperatures, and soil salinity. The company's flagship product line, Skeepon, is based on acetic acid — a naturally occurring substance plants produce under water stress — derived from research conducted at RIKEN, Japan's national research institute. Skeepon is formulated for broad agricultural use on crops and a turf variant for grass management, helping reduce irrigation costs and mitigate weather-related yield losses. Ac-Planta targets a global agricultural market facing increasing climate volatility, with commercial trials underway in Australia and Japan, and a mission to contribute to food security and desert greening.