New Materials Startups

SurfacePrep is a distributor of surface enhancement solutions with 60 facilities across North America and the UK that serves manufacturers. The company works with local job shops and skilled experts to improve product quality, consistency, productivity, and profitability.

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Surftec Engineering develops and manufactures specialized surface coatings including low-friction, anti-corrosion, anti-icing, anti-fouling, and mold release formulations. The company serves industrial customers requiring advanced tribological and surface engineering solutions.

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SurFunction develops functional metasurfaces using laser-structured precision and advanced materials, serving manufacturers who need surface processing capabilities through rapid prototyping, dedicated systems, or direct integration into production lines.

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Surge Battery Metals is a Canadian mineral exploration company developing the Nevada North Lithium Project, a high-grade lithium claystone resource in Nevada. The company focuses on critical minerals extraction to support domestic battery supply chains.

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Surteco is a global supplier of decorative surface materials and furniture edges for interior design applications, serving furniture manufacturers, kitchen producers, and other industrial customers. The company designs and manufactures coordinated surface products across multiple substrates and material technologies for residential and commercial spaces.

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SusMer develops next-generation polymers, using a proprietary chemical process to manufacture P4HB, for the medical and surgical device industry. It partners with medical device companies, contract manufacturers, material suppliers, and OEMs to qualify and characterize its material through development programs.

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The Sustainable Agave Company makes single-use foodservice items, such as plastic alternatives, from upcycled agave waste generated by the tequila industry combined with bio-resin. It sells to businesses in the hospitality and food service sectors through wholesale and distributor channels, with agave operations in Jalisco, Mexico.

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A company that presents corporate policies aligned with its stated values around environmental stewardship, sustainability, and education.

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Sustonable produces engineered stone and concrete surfaces for interior design and construction applications. The company offers a range of branded decorative finishes including terrazzo, limestone, concrete, and composite materials.

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Swan manufactures high-performance surfacing products for bathrooms and kitchens, with a focus on impact strength, heat resistance, and durability. The company produces all its products in the USA as part of the American Bath Group family.

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Sweet Atoms produces biomass-derived carbon materials and advanced coatings for energy storage, environmental filtration, and biomedical applications. The company manufactures high-performance carbons and specialty materials designed for lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and wearable electronics.

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SwellCycle manufactures recyclable surfboard cores using large-format 3D printing and high-performance composites, and is developing microfactory production systems for sports equipment and aerospace applications.

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Swift Innovations develops science-backed personal-care and cosmetic products, taking formulations from research and lab stages through to market. It focuses on high-performance skincare and cosmetic solutions with an emphasis on safety, efficacy, and sustainable innovation for global markets.

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Swiss Precision Active is an eco-conscious apparel brand that designs and manufactures medical scrubs, uniforms, and accessories using high-performance, sustainable textiles. It targets healthcare and uniform markets with a focus on fit, comfort, and environmentally minded materials.

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Synboli develops polymers using a combination of AI-powered design models and proprietary patented synthesis chemistry to speed up the discovery and testing of high-performance materials. It serves the polymer and material science industry, aiming to cut development time for new materials across sectors like textiles, construction, aerospace, transportation, and healthcare.

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SynDaver designs and manufactures synthetic humans and anatomical simulators made from water, salts, and fibers that replicate living tissue including muscles, bones, organs, and vessels. Its products serve medical device manufacturers, hospitals, medical and educational institutions, government and military bodies, and industrial customers for uses such as surgical training, medical device testing, education, and product/armor testing.

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Synergio develops natural plant-based bioactive ingredients for healthier and more sustainable consumer products, using a computational platform that identifies plant synergies. It applies data-driven, chemistry-based predictive modeling to create ingredients for health and environmental applications.

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SynMetabio is a synthetic biology company that develops biomaterials, including mycelium-based leather alternatives, by cultivating fungi on agricultural byproducts such as corn cobs, straw, coffee grounds, distiller's lees, and oil. It operates in the sustainable materials and biotechnology sector.

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Synthio Chemicals develops advanced manufacturing processes for fine chemicals, using process intensification, scale-up, and automation to deliver scalable production processes for client firms. The company acts as a development partner offering consultations on custom chemical manufacturing.

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Synventive manufactures hot runner systems and pin/flow control technology for the plastics injection molding industry, incorporating sensors, process monitoring, and simulation to improve part quality and reduce scrap. It offers customized and standard hot runner systems plus services such as Moldflow analysis, maintenance, and training for injection molding manufacturers.

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SYSTEM 3E makes perlite-based building elements that combine structural and insulating functions in a single-layer wall, assembled dry with a click-click interlocking method and no mortar, glue, or water. The company fits its element sets to a project's design and ships them to building crews, having been used in 400+ projects across 18 countries.

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Taiko Paper manufactures specialty kraft papers and industrial papers for agricultural, chemical, food packaging, and electronics applications, with a focus on unbleached kraft paper production. The company operates in Japan and specializes in vertically integrated pulp-to-paper manufacturing.

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TAILR measures and stabilises fabric performance at the source to make garment fit predictable across production, aiming to reduce fit-related returns and waste. The company serves fashion designers and manufacturers by addressing fabric inconsistency rather than pattern or sizing.

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Talisker Resources is a mining company engaged in exploration and ore production. The company operates underground mining operations and has announced direct ore shipments to international markets.

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