To Researchers, Research Institutions, Startups

Industry-Academia Commissioned Research
Open Innovation
Program 2025

This program aims to create and provide new value for
realizing a prosperous and sustainable society.
Through collaboration with NOF, this industry-academia partnership project
develops new materials and technologies related to the electronics field.

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For details on application requirements, please check here.
If you cannot access the application form, we also accept applications
via email (info@nof-oi2025.com).

The NOF Group's management philosophy is "As a corporate group that creates new value through the power of chemistry from bio to space, we contribute to people and society." We are developing unique products in multiple areas within our three target fields: "Life & Healthcare," "Environment & Energy," and "Electronics & Information."

This program is an industry-academia partnership project where NOF, which creates new value across a wide range of fields, contributes to people and society through the development of new materials and technologies for the electronics field.
NOF will collaborate with startups, universities, and research institutions to advance the development of new materials and technologies in five areas expected to grow globally in the future.

We are seeking partners for advanced materials development that contributes to innovation in the following five areas.

  • Thermal Management Materials and Technologies

    To address the increased heat generation in hardware expanding in future society such as EVs, AI servers, and power semiconductors, we aim to develop heat dissipation materials that achieve both lightweight, high thermal conductivity, and thinness. We seek materials and technologies that can create new thermal management solutions through fusion with our polymer design technology.

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    Featured Materials & Technologies

    High thermal conductivity polymer composite materials (e.g., graphene/BN-filled resins), temperature stabilization technology using phase change materials (PCM), heat dissipation paints and coating technologies utilizing nanostructures, etc.

  • Next-Generation Solar Cells and
    New Power Generation Materials and Technologies

    In the utilization of renewable energy, challenges remain in terms of power generation costs and energy efficiency for widespread adoption. We are seeking technologies and materials to improve the efficiency and extend the lifespan of perovskite and organic solar cells, which are notable power generation technologies.

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    Featured Materials & Technologies

    High durability and flexibility encapsulation films (e.g., barrier resins), new materials for hole transport and electron transport layers (e.g., low-temperature process compatible), dispersion-type ink and paste technologies suitable for wet processes, etc.

  • Next-Generation Display Materials and Technologies
    (XR, Wearables, etc.)

    New displays are widely used in home appliances, smartphones, and mobility, with applications expected to grow in areas like autonomous driving entertainment and XR goggles. We seek materials and technologies that enhance the performance of high-definition, flexible next-generation displays.

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    Featured Materials & Technologies

    MicroLED-related materials gaining attention as next-generation displays, electronic materials for achieving miniaturization and high brightness, low moisture permeability UV-curable encapsulants, shock-absorbing foams for flexible substrates, chip protection resins and adhesives for MicroLEDs, etc.

  • Semiconductor Device Materials and Technologies

    Power semiconductors used in automobile and power generation equipment control play an important role in power efficiency. We are seeking technologies and materials that improve semiconductor utilization effectiveness in manufacturing processes through fusion with our polymer design technology.

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    Featured Materials & Technologies

    High heat resistance and high insulation encapsulants (e.g., low thermal expansion resins), EUV-compatible photoresist materials, high heat dissipation adhesives and thermal interface materials (TIM), etc.

  • Secondary Battery Materials and Technologies

    Rechargeable secondary batteries are gaining attention as technology contributing to environmental conservation. We are seeking element technologies such as electrolytes, electrode materials, and binders for implementing safe all-solid-state batteries and post-lithium batteries, aiming to further improve cell performance.

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    Featured Materials & Technologies

    High ion conductivity solid electrolytes (e.g., sulfide-based, oxide-based), high capacity anode materials (e.g., silicon, sulfur-based), high adhesion binders for electrodes (e.g., aqueous/non-aqueous compatible), etc.

  • Have technologies related to
    the recruitment themes
  • Want to strengthen industry-academia collaboration
  • Want to create new business through joint development with NOF
  • Want to commercialize research results
    and realize them in society
  • Want to actively communicate
    research content
  • Want to grow business by
    utilizing NOF's assets
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Nobember 21, 13:00-14:00(JST)

At the joint information session, we will provide detailed explanations about this program and answer questions from participants. If you are interested in the program, please feel free to register for the information session below.

Application Qualifications
Universities, research institutions, startups, and other incorporated entities that possess technologies and expertise for research aligned with the program themes are eligible to participate.

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Review Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Overview and performance of proposed seeds and technologies (superiority over existing technologies and uniqueness of functions)
  • Technology maturity and expectations for commercialization
  • Potential for broad application across multiple fields, not limited to specific areas

Past achievements in the research field are not necessarily required for selection. We emphasize the proposed technical content, the applicant's research motivation and enthusiasm, and future potential.

Attribution of Results

The handling of intellectual property rights obtained as research results and acquired research equipment will be determined in the contract.

Please check below for other application rules.

Application Terms Detailed Application Requirements

The NOF Group's management philosophy is to create new value across a wide range of fields from bio to space and contribute to people and society. We are developing unique products in multiple areas within the three fields of "Life & Healthcare," "Electronics & Information," and "Environment & Energy."
Since 2020, as social life and corporate activities have been greatly restricted due to the global spread of COVID-19, the mechanisms of society and people's consciousness have been changing at an unprecedented speed and scale centered on digitalization. Additionally, with various social issues arising such as climate change, water and food shortages, and human rights issues, corporate expectations and demands are increasing year by year toward achieving the SDGs adopted by the United Nations in 2015.
In this business environment, we will continue to create new value through the power of people and chemistry, and by continuing to meet the trust of all our stakeholders, we will take on challenges toward realizing a safe and prosperous society. To make the world a better place, we would greatly appreciate the support of experts.
Through this project, we hope to create inventions that harmonize with and advance the world together with researchers from universities, research institutions, and startup companies. We look forward to your applications.

Please feel free to apply below. (Application deadline: January 21, 2026)


Apply Now
Please check the application terms here.
Please check the detailed application requirements here.
If you cannot access the application form, we also accept applications via email.


Contact Information

Program Secretariat： ABeam Consulting Ltd.
info@nof-oi2025.com

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