MV Factory
— A next-generation module that grows 30 times faster—without relying on sunlight.
The MV Factory is a fully circular cultivation module
designed to grow Mother Vegetables—used in food, beauty, and health—
with world-leading speed and consistency.
Why did algae cultivation—once hailed as a beacon of hope—reach a dead end?
Once seen as a resource of the future,
algae captured the attention of researchers and companies around the world.
It grows while absorbing CO₂,
and holds potential as both food and fuel—
offering a vision that inspired great hope.
Everyone believed that with enough light, algae would grow.
No one doubted that sunlight was the key to its success.
But in reality, this "plant of the future" never made it to commercial viability.
The Limitations of Algae Cultivation
Unstable growing conditions due to weather and seasonal changes
Fluctuations in sunlight, temperature, and humidity lead to inconsistent growth rates and quality.
Difficulties in managing open ponds and tanks
Constant risk of contamination from bacteria, foreign species, and spoilage.
Long harvesting cycles and labor-intensive processes
Manual labor is always required for cleaning, harvesting, and water quality control.
Requires vast land areas (leading to environmental destruction)
Due to low production efficiency, extensive equipment is needed.
(It requires 700 times more land compared to our method,
yet yields only about 5% of our product output.)
Limited ability to produce a wide range of products
Only about 20 strains of algae are available, restricting product variety.
High manufacturing costs make mass production impractical
Unit prices become too expensive, hindering practical use in food and cosmetics.
Why the MV Factory
is Gaining Global Attention
The Secret Behind the World's Fastest and Most Diverse Production
International Patent No. WO2023234767
The MV Factory achieves a cultivation speed approximately 30 times faster than conventional methods.
At its core is a fully controlled, proprietary AI cultivation system that operates independently of external environmental factors.
This AI system manages and produces 2,000 uniquely characteristic varieties of Mother Vegetables.
What hindered growth was
sunlight itself
“Plants and algae need sunlight to grow.”
No one ever questioned this belief.
But sunlight can be too strong,
nonexistent at night,
and constantly affected by weather conditions.
In truth, sunlight was disrupting the growth cycles of plants and algae.
Listening to the voices of Mother Vegetables and giving them gentle light.
In response, we developed a proprietary technology where AI controls the lighting,
illuminating only when a Mother Vegetable signals that it “wants light.”
As a result, we achieved cultivation speeds 30 times faster than conventional algae farming,
enabling diverse varieties of Mother Vegetables to reach product-level quality.
This cultivation technology is protected under International Patent WO2023234767
and has already been implemented as a next-generation, globally adaptable growth platform
with proven reproducibility, versatility, and safety.
The Innovation of the MV Factory
The MV Factory was created by fundamentally rethinking all of these challenges—
emerging as a next-generation cultivation infrastructure.
Title | MV Factory | Traditional algae farming |
Developmental environment | 〇Completely closed type with artificial light control | ✕Open type/weather dependent |
light source | 〇LRD + environmental control technology | ✕ Solar only |
Development Speed | ◯ Grows at approximately 30 times the speed | ✕Slow (weeks to months) |
water quality management | ◯ Always clean with closed circulation | ✕Risk of spoilage and contamination |
Labor costs | ◯Automatic control and labor-saving operation using AI | ✕High cost (constant management) |
Expandable area 1 | ◯Can be used indoors in buildings and schools | ✕Limited (mainly in warm regions) |
Expandable area 2 | ◯Cities, mountain areas, remote areas, and disaster-stricken areas are also possible | ✕ Requires a place with plenty of sunlight |
Commercial feasibility | ◯ Currently in operation at a practical level | ✕Low (testing/research stage) |
Types of products available | 〇2,000 types | ✕Several to several dozen types |
MV Factory: Flexible Installation,
Anywhere
The MV Factory is a reproducible module that functions on urban rooftops, in mountainous regions,
and even in disaster-affected areas.
It also absorbs approximately 700 times more CO₂ than natural grass,
helping purify the air.
Examples of Installable Locations
School
Building rooftop
Disaster zones, and areas cut off from logistics
Underground shelters
Abandoned farmland, and closed schools
On water, in deserts, or extreme cold—beyond farming's reach.
Turning places where nothing can grow into places where life thrives—
that is the power of the MV Factory.
Promoted by dotpb
Collaborative Projects in Japan
and Abroad
[Implementation Case 1]
Approved by the Fisheries Agency — Installed at Kawazu Port in Izu
On April 4, 2025, it was decided that an MV Factory will be constructed at Shimokawazu Fishing Port in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, officially designated as a "Marine Industry Promotion Area."
(Kawazu is known as the setting for The Dancing Girl of Izu and famous for its Kawazu cherry blossoms.)
Various types of Mother Vegetables grown in the MV Factory will provide nourishment for both human consumption and marine ports suffering from depleted food sources due to rising sea temperatures.
[Implementation Case 2]
Joint Project with the Malaysian Government
Construction of MV Factory begins on land equivalent to 40 Tokyo Domes
In March 2025, construction of the MV Factory began in collaboration with the Malaysian government.
Spanning approximately 200 hectares—the equivalent of 40 Tokyo Domes—the project is a beacon of hope for Malaysia, a nation facing food shortages due to population growth and environmental pollution stemming from rapid economic development.
[Technology Transfer]
Provided to University of Malaya (Malaysia),
National University of Singapore,
and University of Nottingham (UK)
The dotpb Group is actively collaborating with leading academic institutions worldwide on the research and practical implementation of MV Factory and Mother Vegetables.
Malaysia: University of Malaya
Singapore: National University of Singapore
UK: University of Nottingham
We provide these institutions with cultivation technology and expertise in material applications as part of our technical support.
Through this collaboration, the three universities are advancing research on new materials derived from Mother Vegetables, with applications in the medical and food sectors.
Together, they are forming the foundation of an international research and development network spanning Asia and Europe.
[Business Partnership]
Business Alliance with JTB Research Institute, Japan’s Leading Travel Industry Think Tank
The dotpb Group (via its subsidiary, the National Association for Promoting Sister Fisheries Cooperatives Inc.) has formed a business partnership with JTB Research Institute to jointly develop a new model of circular tourism centered on tourism, environment, and food.
As part of this collaboration, the two parties are co-developing new sustainable tourism experiences and educational programs in Japan, incorporating hands-on cultivation activities using the MV Factory.
Amid growing interest in the future of food and health, this initiative proposes a new kind of travel experience that allows participants to “see,” “learn,” and “cultivate” as part of an educational and immersive journey.
Next step
A Future Within Reach
MV Factory envisions a future where every home has its own unit.
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Grow organic food at home
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Improve health while absorbing CO₂ as part of daily life
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Ensure food security even during disasters or supply chain disruptions
The more decentralized cultivation spreads, the more we move toward a world where both people and the planet thrive in a healthy cycle.
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MV Factory is more than just a device for growing Mother Vegetables.
It is a project designed to build the structural foundation for a future where everyone can access safe food, health, and a sustainable planet.
・Solving Food Insecurity
→ Grown anywhere without relying on location—reducing both hunger and food waste.
・Improving Food Self-Sufficiency
→ The future of farming lies not in “where” we grow, but in “who” can grow.
・Universal Food Security
→Like healthcare, ensure that food supporting health is accessible to all.MV Factory will be the infrastructure that makes this future possible.
The MV Factory —
a lifelong infrastructure
you can grow yourself.
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From nearly 2,000 unique types of Mother Vegetables,
we carefully select the most suitable varieties for specific purposes—
transforming them into food, beauty ingredients, animal feed, fertilizer, and more.
Learn more about the world’s fastest and most reliable cultivation system here.