New Materials Startups
2,476 companies tagged New Materials, with their investors and founders.
5Metis is a discovery-stage company developing boron-based molecules for crop protection, running medicinal/discovery chemistry and toxicity testing programs to invent new agricultural active ingredients. Its R&D team is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
3 investors
Active Surfaces develops flexible, thin-film solar panels using organic and perovskite photovoltaic materials and roll-to-roll manufacturing, aimed at deploying solar in locations where conventional rigid panels are unsuitable. The company builds on printed electronics and materials research to make lightweight solar for remote and unconventional surfaces.
3 investors
AIMATX operates an AI platform for materials discovery that predicts material properties and guides targeted experimentation to shorten research cycles. It aims to reduce the time and cost of developing new materials from years to weeks or months.
3 investors
Aionics uses artificial intelligence and physics-based simulation to design and screen new material formulations, focusing on high-performance battery chemistries and electrolytes. It serves industries including electric vehicles, aerospace and aviation, long-duration energy storage, and decarbonized manufacturing.
3 investors
Aja Labs develops skincare-infused synthetic hair fibers for protective styling, designed to nourish the scalp while reducing environmental waste. The company targets premium beauty brands seeking sustainable alternatives in the hair care market.
3 investors
Alafair Biosciences develops naturally-derived hydrogel products for soft-tissue protection during surgery, using a hyaluronic acid and alginate technology to create a protective gliding surface that prevents postoperative tissue tethering and scarring. Its products, sold as a hydrogel sheet and a flowable syringe-deliverable gel, are used by surgeons to protect tendons and peripheral nerves during soft-tissue procedures.
3 investors
Albotherm develops a heat-activated coating for adaptive glazing that changes transparency in response to temperature, validated in commercial greenhouse trials and in development for the built environment, energy, and mobility surfaces. It targets horticulture growers, commercial building glazing, and PV/vehicle applications as a passive alternative to chalk shade paint and electrochromic or motorised systems.
3 investors
Alchemy develops vertically integrated nanotechnology solutions for high-value applications across various industries. The company focuses on fundamental nanotechnology innovations to solve major problems and delivers ready-to-use end products rather than components.
3 investors
Allozymes develops custom enzymes using high-throughput experimentation combined with AI-guided design for enzyme engineering and biocatalysis. It applies these engineered enzymes to industrial and scientific applications.
3 investors
Alpine Bio develops high-purity protein ingredients and bioactives derived from plants using molecular farming and advanced purification methods. The company targets food and beverage formulators seeking soluble, neutral-flavored, clean-label functional ingredients.
3 investors
Alta develops mining technology aimed at securing critical mineral supply chains, based on technology licensed from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and co-developed with researchers at Pennsylvania State University. The company focuses on strengthening U.S. competitiveness in critical mineral production.
3 investors
alterBiota develops green materials and energy technologies, including bio-graphene concrete admixtures and low-carbon concrete solutions, along with related R&D and testing services. The company focuses on decarbonizing cement and concrete and converting mined ore and waste tailings into value-added industrial materials.
3 investors
Andean develops sustainable extraction of critical metals and offers recycling of electronic waste and industrial scrap. It works with partners to source critical metals and build a more circular, resilient supply chain.
3 investors
Anthology develops designer and hybrid genomes by decoding genomic "language" to engineer microbes that convert feedstocks such as sugars, plastics, and agricultural waste into products like chemicals, materials, and food ingredients. Its applications include producing functional proteins for healthy aging and GLP-1 companion foods, enzymes to improve animal health, and carbon-neutral bioproduction for a circular bioeconomy.
3 investors
Applied Bioplastics develops sustainable plastic and composite materials, including BioFi (a thermoplastic combining agricultural waste with standard, recycled, or biobased polymers) and BTR Board (a biothermoset resin composite made with woven jute fiber). Its products can be processed with standard injection molding and extrusion equipment and serve manufacturers in the household, automotive, appliance, electronics, and outdoor equipment industries.
3 investors
Aquarry provides mining companies a process to remediate closed open-pit mine lakes by dissolving alkaline minerals to absorb CO2 and reprocess tailings and waste rock, recovering critical metals while reducing closure costs and carbon tax liabilities. It designs the technology and handles validation, registration, and sale of the resulting carbon credits.
3 investors
Ares Materials develops optical polymers for the display industry, using a proprietary chemistry and AI/machine learning platform to create advanced formulations. Its materials target display components such as films, coatings, and adhesives for devices including mobile phones, foldables, tablets, automotive, transparent displays, and AR/VR.
3 investors
Arovia manufactures Splay, a portable display device that combines a collapsible screen with ultra-short-throw projection technology for productivity, presentations, and entertainment. The product targets consumers and professionals seeking mobile visual solutions.
3 investors
Arylla produces invisible ink tags using nanotechnology that can be applied to fashion products and read via smartphone to enable authentication, traceability, and personalized customer experiences. The tags integrate with third-party platforms like WeChat and WhatsApp to connect consumers with branded content and product verification.
3 investors
Arzeda designs proteins and metabolic pathways using computational tools, including its Archytas protein design software and Scylax metabolic pathway design software. The company operates in the computational biology and protein engineering field.
3 investors
The Better Meat Co. develops fermentation-based technology to produce alternative protein ingredients, aiming to build a more sustainable food system. It applies expertise from the food and agriculture industry to create novel proteins.
3 investors
Bio Eutectics develops Natural Deep Eutectic Systems, bio-sourced solvents made from natural acids, amino acids, alcohols, and sugars to replace petrochemical solvents in industrial processes. It customizes these green chemistry solutions for manufacturers across industries seeking lower-toxicity, lower-volatility alternatives.
3 investors
Biotic Labs develops bio-based, biodegradable polymers made from feedstocks such as sea algae and agricultural waste as a direct replacement for conventional plastics. The company serves manufacturers seeking plastic alternatives that integrate into existing production lines while supporting circular economy principles.
3 investors
Bloom Biorenewables converts wood residue biomass into renewable performance ingredients—such as white lignin, dipropylxylose (DPX), and microfibrillated celluloses—used as a formulation platform for the personal care, functional paper, and paints & coatings industries. The company produces these ingredients at industrial multi-ton scale as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based materials.
3 investors