Plant cells, Better ingredients, Better future

About

PhytoRevolution is a biomaterials company
that develops high-value, plant-derived active ingredients
through plant cell culture technology.
Our approach enables consistent quality and reliable production.
achieving consistent quality and stable production.

By unlocking the bioactive potential of plants and expanding applications
from cosmetics to pharmaceutical ingredients,
we aim to advance human health, enhance beauty, and improve quality of life.

Solution

Plant Cell-based Active Ingredient (PCAI®) Technology

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  1. Plant
    Resources

  2. Cell & Tissue
    Culture

  3. Scale-up
    Bioreactor

  4. Bioactive
    Metabolites

  5. Sustainable
    Applications

PCAI®-based Bioactive Materials

The composition of wild-grown plants varies with environmental conditions and seasonal changes, while repeated harvesting poses challenges to supply stability and sustainability.

PhytoRevolution addresses these challenges through PCAI® technology, establishing stable callus cultures from carefully selected mother plants. This approach supports consistent raw material quality, reproducible production, and sustainable sourcing—unlocking the potential of plant-derived active compounds for use in premium bioactive materials.

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Pipeline

Pipeline

1. Expanding Our Plant Portfolio

From Cephalotaxus to Diverse Korean Native Plants

We aim to extend our plant cell culture technology, currently applied to Cephalotaxus harringtonii, to a broader range of Korean native plants,
creating new opportunities to discover and produce valuable plant-derived bioactive compounds.

Cephalotaxus

Cephalotaxus harringtonii

Potential anticancer and antiviral properties

Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides

Potential liver-protective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant & anti-allergic effects

Chinese Lantern

Physalis alkekengi

Potential to promote collagen synthesis and skin brightening

2. From Plant Cells to Bioactive Materials

01 / TODAY

Cosmetic Ingredients

Evaluating the cosmetic applications and market potential of Cephalotaxus callus extract through our Cephalotaxus Cell Relaxing Serum.

Commercialization
02 / NEXT

Health Functional Food Ingredients

Exploring applications in health functional foods, supported by compositional analysis and bioactivity data gathered during ingredient development.

Expansion
03 / FUTURE

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

Exploring development and licensing opportunities for high-value, plant-derived APIs, with a focus on harringtonine and related compounds, to contribute to Korea’s biopharmaceutical industry.

Future Pipeline

PhytoRevolution Stories

Documenting Our Journey.

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One Species or Many?
The Taxonomic Puzzle

Why Did Harringtonine
Attract So Much Attention?

Discovering Cephalotaxus
harringtonii in the Shaded Forest

Why 'PhytoRevolution'?

PhytoRevolution's Journey

We welcome partnerships in research, ingredient development, and commercialization of Korean native plant cell culture materials.

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2026

  • OctCertified as a Women-Owned Business
  • OctReceived the Korea Women Venture Association Chairperson's Award
  • SepConducted skin clinical testing
  • AugIn-house ingredient registered in Korea's Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary
  • JulWon an award at the 27th Women's Startup Competition
  • MaySelected for Career-Interrupted Women Startup Care Program
  • MayMoved into Goyang Mid-Career Tech Startup Center
  • AprSelected for Agri-Food Venture Growth Support Program

2025

  • DecParticipated in INU IR deck
  • OctAdvanced to K-Startup finals
  • SepPatent for Cephalotaxus cell extract manufacturing
  • JulWon an award at the 26th Women's Startup Competition