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Nikkei XTECH Highlights "Soramatex": The Material Lighter Than Air, and Our Global Ambitions
We are pleased to announce that our carbon-based functional material, "Soramatex," which features a density lower than that of air, has been featured in Nikkei XTECH, a leading technology and business media outlet operated by Nikkei BP. The article details the significant buzz generated at CES, the world's largest technology exhibition, and highlights the high […]
SORA Materials’ “Lighter-than-Air” Technology Featured on TV Tokyo BIZ at CES 2026
Our participation in CES 2026 in Las Vegas has garnered significant media attention. We were honored to be interviewed by TV Tokyo BIZ as a “Japan-originated startup set to change the world.” The coverage focused on our revolutionary material that is lighter than air. With its unique combination of properties—including low-frequency soundproofing, thermal insulation, and […]
SoraMaterials has been selected for Weekly Toyo Keizai’s "100 Amazing Ventures 2025." (Toyo Keizai is one of Japan’s most prestigious business magazines.)
We are proud to announce that SoraMaterial has been selected for the 2025 edition of "100 Amazing Ventures" by Weekly Toyo Keizai, specifically recognized within the Materials & Chemicals category. We remain committed to our challenge of developing and mass-producing high-performance functional materials that shape the future. Publication Overview
Our CTO, Dr. Ueno, appeared on the TV TOKYO program "Nikkei Special: Breakthrough – The Indomitable Pioneers."
Our CTO, Tomonaga Ueno, appeared on the TV TOKYO business documentary series "Nikkei Special: Breakthrough – The Indomitable Pioneers." During the program, he introduced our innovative new materials and shared our vision for the future of the industry. (Nikkei Special is a prestigious business documentary series in Japan.) Broadcast Overview
Our CEO, Tomoki Osato, appeared as a guest on the MID-FM radio program "Sakigake TOP Interview."
Our CEO, Tomoki Osato, appeared as a guest on the radio program "Sakigake TOP Interview" broadcast on MID-FM. Broadcast Overview Links:
SoraMaterials Featured in The Chemical Daily
Our ultra lightweight material was featured in an article by The Chemical Daily, a leading industrial newspaper in the chemical sector. Publication Overview
Our material was featured on the Nippon TV (NTV) network program, "The Doctor is Jealous Today: Latest Technologies that Make Life Fun."
We are pleased to announce that our innovative material was featured on the Nippon TV (NTV) network program, "The Doctor is Jealous Today: Latest Technologies that Make Life Fun." Broadcast Overview
NHK featured an interview with our CTO, Ueno.
Tomonaga Ueno, Director and CTO of Sora Materials Inc., was interviewed by NHK Nagoya, and a special feature on our technology was broadcast. Broadcast Schedule: Watch the featured segment here: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/lnews/nagoya/20250205/3000039660.html
We exhibited at the "Startup New Business and New Technology Exhibition."
Sora Materials Inc. participated as an exhibitor in the "Startup New Business and New Technology Exhibition," held at Toyota Motor Corporation on Thursday, January 23, 2025. This event featured approximately 60 startups with banking relationships with MUFG Bank, providing a platform to connect with Toyota employees and their suppliers. The event was a great success, […]
An article featuring Sora Materials was published in the Nikkei (Nihon Keizai Shimbun).
An article featuring Sora Materials was published in the Nikkei (Nihon Keizai Shimbun). The article, titled "Startups × Nagoya: Can They Break Through the Barriers of Human Resources and Capital?" introduces our ultra-lightweight materials and the surrounding business environment. Publication Details: Click here for the digital edition (https://www.nikkei.com/nkd/company/article/?DisplayType=1&ng=DGKKZO84799740U4A111C2L91000&nik_code=0070007)