Our Philosophy
MECHANOCROSS is the company
that develops mechanochemical organic synthesis technology.
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We offer an enhanced, sustainable process that utilizes minimal solvent volumes.
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We work with our partners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the industry.
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We offer high-performance chemical compounds and materials that cannot be synthesized using conventional methods.
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We are committed to the development of industry and human resources through the implementation of our dream technologies.
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We built an unprecedented R&D facility and have created the best working environment.
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We offer rewarding challenges.
We aspire to foster the growth and development of all stakeholders involved.
Company
Company name
MECHANOCROSS Co., Ltd.
Date of Establishment
November 1, 2023
Number of employees
6
Capital, etc.
3 million yen
Funding
- Debt Hokuyo Bank, Japan Finance Corporation
- Equity Currently in discussions with several Venture Capitals
Business details
- Providing technologies to replace solution-based reactions with mechanochemical processes.
- Development and provision of highly functional materials obtained from insoluble compounds.
- Dissemination of information related to mechanochemical organic synthesis.
Location
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Head Office
THE TERRACE Miyanomori B, 2-33, Kita 5-Jo Nishi 29-Chome, Chuo-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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R&D center
Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Development (WPI-ICReDD)
Kita 21 Nishi 10, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Director
- Representative Director Tomohisa Saito
- Director Hajime Ito (Ph.D. (Engineering), Distinguished Professor, Hokkaido University)
- Director Koji Kubota (Ph.D. (Engineering), Associate Professor, Hokkaido University)
Our History
2018
The founders, Professor Hajime Ito and Associate Professor Koji Kubota (a specially appointed Assistant Professor at that time), began research on mechanochemical organic synthesis at Hokkaido University.
2019
We developed solid-state cross-coupling reactions using mechanochemistry, which was the first research achievement of the Ito group. This study was published in Nature’s sister journal, one of the world's premier scientific journals.
2019
We developed redox reactions of organic compounds with piezoelectric materials using mechanochemistry. This study was published in Science, one of the world's premier scientific journals.
2021
We developed a method for the chemical modification of commodity plastics using mechanochemistry. This study was published in Angewandte Chemie, one of the world's premier chemistry journals.
2021
A paste was successfully synthesized from Grignard reagents using mechanochemistry. This study was published in Nature’s sister journal, one of the world's premier scientific journals.
2022
We were selected for the START program, which aims to create new industries based on the research results of universities. We conducted preliminary studies on industrial applications of mechanochemical synthesis.
2022
Prof. Ito won the Hokkaido Governor's Award at the HSFC DemoDay Pitch Contest.
2023
We developed an ultra-fast Birch reduction protocol that can be performed at room temperature in air using a mechanochemical method. This study was published in Angewandte Chemie, one of the world's premier scientific journals.
2023
Prof. Ito won the Hokkaido Governor's Award at HSFC DemoDay for the second year in a row.
2023.11
Prof. Ito and Associate Prof. Kubota launched MECHANOCROSS Co., Ltd. and Mr. Saito, who was a student of Prof. Ito, became CEO.
2023.12