3DC Inc.

3DC Inc. is a Japanese chemical manufacturing startup founded in 2022 and based at Tohoku University in Sendai City, Miyagi.

The company specializes in advanced carbon materials, particularly focusing on Graphene Mesosponge (GMS), a novel porous carbon material designed for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. GMS features a unique 3D structure of single atomic layers, allowing it to effectively manage the expansion and contraction of battery electrodes, which enhances energy density and durability. 3DC is scaling up production from lab-scale samples to full production lines, with operations expanding to Gifu, Japan. The company emphasizes innovation in material development for energy infrastructure, particularly in electrode technologies. With a team of 2-10 employees, 3DC has raised $3.7 million in funding and has an estimated annual revenue of $2.3 million. The company is actively hiring to support its growth and expansion in the battery sector.