New Materials Startups
2,475 companies tagged New Materials, with their investors and founders.
HeatGenie develops HeatGen, a patented self-heating packaging technology that uses a solid-state thermal reaction to heat ready-to-drink beverages inside the package in under two minutes. The company markets its lightweight, recyclable heaters to beverage brands.
3 investors
Hephaestus Technologies builds AI physics models and machine learning tools for plasma systems research and development, including a plasma solver (PLASMA-gen) that predicts plasma conditions from experimental data and AI-driven materials discovery for superconductors. The company works with research partners including Imperial College London.
3 investors
Hexium develops Atomic Vapor Laser Isotope Separation (AVLIS) technology that uses lasers and electric fields to enrich isotopes, starting with lithium. Its enriched isotopes are aimed at nuclear energy, nuclear medicine, and industrial applications.
3 investors
Hybron manufactures composites using proprietary technology, positioning itself as a U.S.-based alternative to overseas production. The company serves customers in industries requiring composite materials.
3 investors
HydGene develops biocatalyst technology that converts biomass into fertilisers, fuels, and chemicals for industrial producers. The company focuses on enabling chemical manufacturing from existing biomass feedstocks.
3 investors
Impossible Metals builds underwater robotic vehicles to collect critical metals from the seabed for clean energy applications, with a focus on sustainable and environmentally responsible extraction practices.
3 investors
iMicrobes uses synthetic biology to develop cost-effective sustainable materials and replace conventional manufacturing processes. The company focuses on circular economy principles, converting waste streams into value through biotechnology.
3 investors
Infinite Composites designs, manufactures and analyzes composite pressure vessels for aerospace, aviation, defense, bulk gas transport and vehicular transportation applications. The products enable efficient storage and transport of pressurized liquids and gases while maximizing payload capacity and minimizing transportation costs.
3 investors
Inkbit operates an additive manufacturing platform built on Vision-Controlled Jetting, which combines real-time 3D machine vision with closed-loop feedback and a custom material portfolio to produce dimensionally accurate, multi-material parts. It serves engineers and product teams across industries such as aerospace, medical devices, wearables, and robotics with rapid prototyping and production-scale manufacturing services.
3 investors
INTALUS uses a patented ceramic infusion process to integrate ceramics into metal, creating engineered material architectures that resist wear without a surface boundary layer or delamination. The company serves OEMs and manufacturers needing durable materials for demanding environments across industries, from undersea to space.
3 investors
InventWood produces SUPERWOOD, a wood-based structural material engineered at the nanoscale to be stronger than steel while lighter, offering properties like fire resistance and transparency for use in construction and buildings. Spun out of research at the University of Maryland and Yale, it operates a manufacturing facility in Maryland.
3 investors
Iridia develops Molecular Avatar Technology that embeds unalterable molecular identities and custom data (text, image, audio, or video) into physical products and materials such as paints, coatings, plastics, and liquids. The technology is aimed at brands seeking product authentication, traceability, and anti-counterfeiting without changing a product's appearance or function.
3 investors
KBCols Sciences is a biotech studio that manufactures Non-GMO natural biocolors extracted from India's biodiversity. Its sustainable, reproducible colors are aimed at applications including fashion/textiles, personal care, food, and feed.
3 investors
Kingdom Supercultures develops functional health ingredients using natural microbes, aiming to improve consumer health. Its team combines microbiologists, data scientists, and industry professionals working on microbe-based ingredients.
3 investors
KluraLabs develops antimicrobial packaging materials for food that extend shelf life and reduce preservative use, serving retailers, distributors, and manufacturers in the food supply chain.
3 investors
Krosslinker develops aerogel-based materials for thermal insulation, including cooling paints, composite boards, and silica aerogel powders. Its products target industrial and building applications requiring lightweight, high-performance insulation.
3 investors
Lakril develops catalytic technologies to convert biomass into renewable chemicals for use as alternatives to petroleum-derived building blocks. The company applies expertise in catalysis and chemical engineering to advance the circular economy and energy transition.
3 investors
Landsdowne Labs develops button battery technology that deactivates batteries after accidental ingestion to address health risks. The company commercializes advanced material science solutions for global manufacturers.
3 investors
Liquium develops a new catalyst technology for producing clean (zero-carbon) ammonia under milder operating conditions than the traditional Haber-Bosch process, aiming to lower production and operating costs. The company targets heavy industry, including the maritime sector, positioning clean ammonia as an energy carrier for decarbonisation, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
3 investors
Litus develops a patent-pending nanotechnology process (LiNC) for Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) from aqueous sources, producing high-purity lithium compounds while preserving source water. The company targets the battery metals and energy sector and has built a demonstration unit to validate the scale and economics of its extraction technology.
3 investors
Macro Oceans develops seaweed-based (kelp) feedstocks and materials as a low-carbon alternative to petroleum-based chemicals and products, building a traceable seaweed supply chain with brand, technology, and grower partners.
3 investors
MacroCycle uses a proprietary chemical process called SolvoGenesis, based on solvent systems and macrocyclic chemistry, to convert textile waste into pure polyester resin at low cost. Its products include MacroTEX, a 100% polyester made from textile waste, and MacroPACK, a virgin-grade PET resin for plastic bottles derived from end-of-life textiles.
3 investors
Magnotherm develops magnetocaloric cooling systems that use magnetic materials instead of conventional refrigerants, offering more energy-efficient commercial refrigeration for supermarkets and applications in hydrogen liquefaction. The German deep-tech company builds cooling and temperature-control technology derived from materials research.
3 investors
Mangrove Lithium operates an electrochemical, modular lithium refining platform that converts raw lithium from brines, hard rock, clay, geothermal DLE, and recycled batteries into battery-grade lithium hydroxide or carbonate. It serves lithium producers, battery recyclers, and battery manufacturers, and can co-locate its technology near extraction, recycling, or manufacturing sites; the company operates in North America.
3 investors