New Materials Startups

VRC Engineered Solutions manufactures custom molded plastic, rubber, and sealing components for customers in healthcare, defense, aerospace, transportation, and consumer industries.

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Vulkam develops and manufactures small precision parts from amorphous metal alloys (Vulkalloy), offering co-development through mass production. It serves demanding industries such as watchmaking, jewelry, and medical devices, focusing on components requiring durability, corrosion and wear resistance, and precise mechanical performance.

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Vybond is a U.S. manufacturer of tape products with over 60 years of expertise, offering more than 1,500 SKUs across multiple brands for applications ranging from general purpose to specialized uses in aerospace, medical, automotive, and industrial sectors.

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Walki produces recyclable, fibre-based packaging materials with dispersion coatings that provide medium-to-high barrier performance for food and non-food applications. The company's solutions replace multilayer plastic laminates while maintaining heat-seal reliability and remaining compatible with standard paper recycling streams.

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WARCO manufactures rubber materials including standard compounds like Neoprene and Nitrile, as well as specialty formulations such as FKM and Silicone, serving diverse industrial applications. The company offers custom rubber formulations backed by R&D capabilities and industry expertise.

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Wastespresso collects spent coffee grounds from companies' offices and converts them into bio-composite materials used to manufacture products such as cups, mugs, and trays, offering businesses an alternative to plastic and wood. It provides monthly ISO 14064-compliant impact reports on collected coffee volume and emission reductions, serving corporate clients in Turkey.

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Waterhaul recovers ghost fishing gear and other plastic from coastlines and recycles it into consumer products such as sunglasses, litter-picking equipment, and pocket knives. It markets these goods to support its marine plastic recovery and recycling efforts.

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WaveTech develops integrated battery assessment and rejuvenation systems for lead batteries, extending their operational life and reducing replacement costs. The company serves battery operators and fleet managers seeking to minimize carbon emissions and extend battery performance through advanced chemical and monitoring technologies.

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Wayland Additive develops electron beam additive manufacturing technology for metal production, leveraging decades of expertise from the semiconductor industry. The company specializes in solving powder charging challenges in electron beam metal AM systems.

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Weaver Brands manufactures and sells leather and nylon products for equine, livestock, pet, arborist, and tool gear markets, combining handcrafted quality with customer service. The company serves both U.S. and international customers across diverse market segments including leather supply and custom manufacturing.

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Wecos Srl is a wholesaler of paints, enamels, and products for painting and protecting wood and metal surfaces, serving carpenters, blacksmiths, and building-trade professionals with technical support. Since 2018 it has expanded into construction products and retail sales for private customers and DIY enthusiasts through its store in Laives.

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Crayon (주식회사 크래용) transforms discarded textile waste into a proprietary material used to produce interior and building materials. The South Korea-based company focuses on sustainable design for spaces through recycling of fabric waste.

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A company focused on developing sustainable solutions through innovation and problem-solving. The team combines expertise in chemistry, technology development, production, and business, supported by board members experienced in circular economy and industrial operations.

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Weil Group Resources is a vertically integrated helium producer that owns and operates the complete supply chain from exploration through delivery. The company serves independent distributors, manufacturers, research institutions, and end users across North America and Asia with reliable helium supply and proprietary processing technology.

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Welgene manufactures and supplies cell culture products for life science research, including specialized media (such as mesenchymal stem cell and keratinocyte media), cell viability assay reagents, ultrapure water, and cell culture plate packages. Its products serve laboratory researchers in biotechnology and molecular biology.

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Wellman Dynamics manufactures aerospace-grade magnesium and aluminum castings for aerospace OEMs and other industries, offering custom casting solutions with in-house engineering, metallurgical services, and additive manufacturing options. Based in Iowa, the company has over 100 years of manufacturing heritage and specializes in lightweight, corrosion-resistant components.

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WembraneX develops a proprietary class of antifouling and antibiofouling membranes designed to reduce operating costs for wastewater treatment facilities and industrial filtration processes. Spun out of Italy's CNR research center, it commercializes patented membrane separation technology for the deep-tech advanced membrane sector.

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Western Industries Plastic Products LLC is a contract manufacturer specializing in large-part custom blow molding, offering design assistance, process engineering, assembly, and supply chain management. It serves companies across industries including furniture, sporting goods, medical equipment, agriculture, lawn & garden, health & safety, and material handling.

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Western Potash is developing a potash mining and production facility. The company operates in the agricultural input industry, supplying potassium-based fertilizers for crop production.

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Western Resources is developing potash mining and extraction operations in North America, focusing on potash production through sustainable extraction methods.

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Westra Materials develops high-performance materials designed to replace harmful alternatives with sustainable, scalable solutions. The company focuses on clean materials innovation for industrial applications.

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A pulp and paper company that operates multiple mills in Québec, focusing on equipment improvements and process upgrades to maintain competitiveness in the pulp and paper industry.

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A lumber manufacturer producing graded rough and dressed lumber from Eastern white spruce, black spruce, and jackpine for construction and framing applications in Canada and the USA.

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Weinnovate Biosolutions develops antimicrobial treatments and infection prevention and control solutions for healthcare providers. The company focuses on reducing hospital-acquired infections and associated hospitalization costs.

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