New Materials Startups

Typha Co. produces climate-resilient garden soil amendments and potting mixes from harvested aquatic plants, addressing phosphorus pollution in waterways while providing peat-free alternatives for growers and landscapers. The company targets the renewable substrate market in Canada, focusing on water conservation, habitat restoration, and critical mineral recovery for agricultural communities.

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UBQ Materials converts mixed household waste, including organics and hard-to-recycle materials, into a climate-positive material called UBQ™ through a patented process. The company serves manufacturers and brands seeking to reduce their carbon footprint through waste-based alternatives to oil-based materials.

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UCT develops and applies proprietary surface coatings, including its proprietary EXO Nickel Boron technology, for manufacturers' metal parts across various industries. The company provides coating solutions alongside metallurgical consulting and quality control services to help OEMs achieve superior part performance and durability.

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UHM manufactures geopolymer concrete products with high and ultra-high performance ratings, offering compressive strengths up to 28,000 psi and exceptional durability properties including corrosion and heat resistance for construction applications.

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Ultracor engineers and manufactures composite honeycomb core materials fabricated from prepreg materials in a single cure step without secondary adhesives. Its custom-designed core systems serve aerospace and defense applications such as satellites, missile and aircraft radomes, and other high-performance flight structures.

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Unda Tech engineers fire-resistant base layers and undergarments designed to sit under uniforms and protective equipment such as body armour, turnout gear, and hi-vis workwear. Its products target workers in fire-prone and high-risk environments, with fabric tested to ISO 15025:2000 and moisture-wicking performance features.

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Unequal makes protective sports equipment, including head protection and FDA-cleared Commotio Cordis chest protection products, using materials such as Kevlar to reduce impact acceleration. The company sells patented protective gear for athletes and players across various activities and sports.

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UNICAT manufactures and supplies catalysts, adsorbents, and related materials for the refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries. The company operates manufacturing facilities across multiple countries and provides innovative catalyst solutions and cost savings to its customers.

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United Initiators manufactures peroxide-based specialty chemicals, including organic peroxides, persulfates (inorganic peroxides), and hydrogen peroxide, supplying industrial customers worldwide. It operates production and sales sites across Europe, India, Canada, North America, China, and Australia.

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United Standard recycles discarded wind turbine blades, converting the fiberglass-reinforced composite waste into advanced materials for infrastructure and industrial applications. It targets the disposal problem of end-of-life turbine blades that otherwise end up in landfills.

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UniverCell is an electrode and cell producer developing battery manufacturing technologies and operates a gigafactory in Europe with capacity to scale beyond 1.5 GWh. The company serves renewable energy and battery markets by optimizing production processes and replacing hazardous substances with environmentally friendly alternatives.

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Universal Matter develops graphene-based material additives and dispersions for use in epoxy resins, polyester resins, concrete, and rubber compounds to enhance performance properties. The company serves manufacturers across construction, composites, and tire industries.

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Unsmudgeable develops a PFAS-free anti-smudge lens coating that eyewear manufacturers can apply to lenses for long-lasting, smudge-resistant clarity. It targets professionals such as surgeons, construction workers, and military personnel, and is designed to integrate into existing lens production lines.

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UP Catalyst captures CO₂ from flue gases and converts it into carbon nanotubes and battery-grade graphite using its proprietary Molten Salt Carbon Capture and Electrochemical Transformation (MSCC-ET) technology. The company offers a local alternative to imported critical raw materials for battery and carbon-material supply chains.

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Upnano develops specialized photoresins for two-photon polymerization printing, enabling high-resolution manufacturing of micro- and nanoscale parts with complex geometries. The company serves precision manufacturing and microstructure fabrication markets requiring intricate 3D details and free-floating elements.

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UPPACT recycles non-recyclable plastic and textile waste using its UnWastor technology, which melts unsorted, unwashed waste under pressure and friction into high-quality rPT materials and products such as posts and planks. It targets companies with circular goals and large plastic or textile waste streams, positioning itself in the circular economy and recycling sector in the Netherlands.

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Uquifa is a supplier of active pharmaceutical ingredients and related products for the human and animal health markets, emphasizing quality standards and regulatory compliance. The company organizes its business around what it calls its "3P's": People, Products, and Plants.

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Urban Surfaces manufactures and supplies resilient flooring products including luxury vinyl plank, vinyl tile, and SPC flooring for multi-family, commercial, hospitality, and rental properties. The company provides flooring solutions with project coordination and supply chain support for residential and commercial real estate teams.

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US Chemical Technologies (USCT) supplies specialty materials and chemicals for the Aerospace & Defense sector, focusing on critical materials and processes for the U.S. industrial base. It operates as a permanent capital operating company providing hands-on operational support to businesses in aerospace, defense, and industrials.

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US Farathane develops and manufactures highly engineered plastic products, primarily serving the automotive industry with parts used across thousands of vehicle models. It operates injection molding production and support globally.

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US LBM operates a network of more than 450 building materials distribution locations across North America under various regional brand names. The company supplies lumber, engineered wood products, doors, windows, roofing, siding, hardware, and manufactured building components to professional builders, contractors, and do-it-yourselfers, with many locations offering truss manufacturing, custom millwork, and installation services.

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U.S. Minerals manufactures coal slag roofing granules for the roofing industry, offering multiple granule types and sizes with consistent quality and logistics support.

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US Synthetic develops and manufactures polycrystalline diamond cutters (PDCs) and diamond-enhanced components used in drill bits for oil and gas exploration and downhole production. It serves the oil and gas exploration and development industry.

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USALCO produces Aluminum Chloride solution, a chemical used for drinking water treatment, phosphorus removal from municipal and industrial wastewater, and as an intermediate in manufacturing various products. The product is certified under NSF/ANSI/CAN Standard 60 for potable water treatment.

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