3DC Inc.
Development of Functional Conducting Additive Using Innovative Carbon Material GMS

As of August, 2025
| City | Year of Establishment | Founder |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai, Miyagi | 2022 | Takuma Kuroda Hirotomo Nishihara |
| Partner VC | Latest round of Fundraising | Valuation |
|---|---|---|
| ANRI | Series A | Non-Disclosure |
- Contact Information: +81-22-797-8073
- info@3dc.co.jp
- Website: 3DC Inc.
Program name
Deep-Tech Startups Support Program in the Green Transformation field
Research theme
Development of Functional Conducting Additive Using Innovative Carbon Material GMS
Business Plan
This project focuses on researching and developing the application of GMS (Graphene MesoSponge), an innovative carbon material invented at Tohoku University, as a conductive additive for lithium-ion batteries (LIB). We aim to address the critical design challenges of lithium-ion batteries that are difficult to solve with conventional carbon materials lacking structural controllability. By utilizing GMS, which enables precise structural control, we will develop it into a functional conductive additive.
Research Outline
To the functional conductive additive GMS to be developed in this project is a material that combines high voltage resistance, electrolyte transportability, and flexibility against compression, which are difficult to achieve with conventional CBs and CNTs.
This project includes the following research and development objectives.
- Design and construction of the demonstration plant
- Establishment of quality standards to meet customer requirements and acquisition of ISO certification
- Development of three synthesized GMS products
| Phase | Business Area/Field | Research Period | Research Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCA | Materials | 2025-2027 FY | JPY 999 million |
Last Updated : November 14, 2025