News & Updates
NanoFrontier, a Tohoku University startup, wins First Rare Element Chemical Industry Award at the 3rd Tohoku Tech Plan Grand Prix
The company advances commercialization of 'next-generation nano-cooling liquid' to address environmental and energy challenges using organic nanoparticle generation technology based on an improved reprecipitation method
Establishment of 'Collaborative Research Institute for Accelerating Innovation with Nanomaterials' by NanoFrontier, Nittobo, and Tohoku University
Aiming to create a role model for industry-academia collaboration between startups and large corporations, the 'Collaborative Research Institute for Accelerating Innovation with Nanomaterials' has been established at Tohoku University
Tohoku University startup NanoFrontier raises approximately 150 million yen in funding
Funding to establish new R&D base within Tohoku University, accelerating implementation of various nanomaterials
NanoFrontier Relocates Headquarters to Tohoku University's Materials Solutions Center
NanoFrontier Co., Ltd. announced its relocation of headquarters to Tohoku University's Materials Solutions Center (MaSC) in Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture in October 2025. The company will leverage MaSC's 'Research Automation Pipeline' to accelerate product development and real-world implementation centered on its nanoparticle technologies.
NanoFrontier, a Tohoku University Startup, Selected for Sendai's 'STEP for SEED' Program to Support Overseas Expansion
NanoFrontier, specializing in organic nanoparticle dispersion technology from Tohoku University, has been selected for Sendai City's 'STEP for SEED' program to promote business expansion in Southeast Asia, focusing on 'advanced coolants,' 'environmental sensing,' and 'energy materials.'
NanoFrontier, a Sendai-based Startup Born from Tohoku University, Selected for Sendai City's 'Startup City Global Challenge Program'
NanoFrontier Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the 'Meet Taipei 2025' startup exhibition from Sendai City's booth, receiving support for global expansion and seeking collaboration with overseas companies, investors, and research institutes.
NanoFrontier, a Tohoku University Startup, Selected for Fukushima Tech Create Acceleration Program
NanoFrontier Inc. has been selected for the Fukushima Tech Create acceleration program with the theme of 'Development of Highly Efficient Liquid Immersion Cooling Fluid for AI Data Centers Using Nanoparticles from Tohoku University's Reprecipitation Method.' The company will accelerate the commercialization of its high-performance cooling fluid from the proof-of-concept stage.
NanoFrontier, a Tohoku University Startup, Awarded R&D Grant from Mitsubishi UFJ Technology Incubation Foundation
Developing single-phase, electrically insulating immersion cooling fluid via reprecipitation method, aiming to contribute to energy efficiency of AI data centers
NanoFrontier, a Tohoku University Startup, Selected for 'Miyagi Startup Acceleration Support Program' Digital Utilization and DX Promotion Category
NanoFrontier Co., Ltd. has been selected for the Digital Utilization and DX Promotion category of Miyagi Prefecture's 'Startup Acceleration Support Program.' Leveraging its nanoparticle technology originating from Tohoku University, the company will integrate AI and computational science to pursue 'The founding of a business for AI and large-scale computing infrastructure-driven nanoparticle formation simulation development.'
NanoFrontier, a Tohoku University–born startup, launches mass-production and stable-supply initiative for organic nano-dyes that enable low-cost, real-time detection of targeted PFAS under Japan's Go-Tech Program
Sendai, Miyagi, Japan — September 13, 2025 — NanoFrontier Inc. today announced its selection for Japan's R&D Support Program for Growth-Oriented SMEs (Go-Tech Program) administered by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (SMEA).
NanoFrontier to Exhibit at "JASIS 2025," One of Asia's Largest Exhibitions for Scientific & Analytical Instruments
Showcasing an Organic Nanoparticle Platform Based on the Reprecipitation Method—Now Accepting On-site Inquiries for Joint Research, PoC, and Contract Manufacturing
NanoFrontier and Sendai Startup Ecosystem Featured in Nikkei Newspaper
Nikkei Newspaper featured Sendai City's startup support initiatives and the 'DATERISE!' event in detail.
NanoFrontier Selected for Sendai-Tohoku Expansion Program (STEP)
NanoFrontier has been selected for the 'STEP for SEED Course' of the startup support program for overseas expansion, receiving support to accelerate business development in Southeast Asian markets.
Selected to Compete in Sendai City–Hosted 'DATERISE! 2025' Pitch Contest
Tohoku University–originated nanoparticle technology using reprecipitation method aims for the global market
NanoFrontier Launches Innovative Nanoparticle Technology
Introducing our groundbreaking nanoparticle technology for environmental monitoring and energy storage solutions.