CEO Osato Pitches at Forbes JAPAN "RISING STAR AWARD 2026"
SoraMaterials PR Team
We are pleased to announce that our CEO, Tomoki Osato, was selected as a finalist for the "RISING STAR AWARD 2026" hosted by Forbes JAPAN and delivered a pitch at the event.
The RISING STAR AWARD is a prestigious platform that brings together young entrepreneurs with the potential to reshape the Japanese business landscape. During the event, Osato presented our core technology—the ultra-lightweight carbon material "SoramateX"—highlighting its competitive advantages and its potential to revolutionize industrial structures to the judges and audience.
The pitch focused on the material’s unique properties, which are currently gaining significant attention through our joint research with JAXA. Beyond being "lighter than air," SoramateX offers exceptional thermal insulation and soundproofing capabilities. Osato illustrated how this multifunctional carbon material can drive decarbonization and efficiency across various sectors, including aerospace and automotive. The judges expressed high praise and expectations for the material's overwhelming potential and our strategy for its large-scale social implementation.
We remain committed to solving global challenges through the power of materials that defy conventional wisdom.
Event Overview
- Date & Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 15:30 – 20:30
- Venue: "The Garden Room" at Ebisu Garden Place
- Organizer: Forbes JAPAN
