New Materials Startups

King Global Ventures is a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing precious and base metal properties, with its main project being the Black Canyon VMS project in Arizona.

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KORE operates the Imperial Gold Project, a mining operation focused on gold extraction with an integrated environmental remediation component called Project ACES that addresses air quality issues in the Salton Sea region. The project aims to generate net positive environmental and social impacts by using excess mining materials to benefit local stakeholders and restore land to its original state.

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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories develops spider silk-based high-performance technical fibers engineered for strength, toughness, and flexibility, targeting military, industrial, and consumer applications. The company uses genetic engineering and biotechnology, working with research institutions such as the University of Notre Dame.

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Lahontan Gold Corp. is a mineral exploration and mine development company advancing four gold and silver projects in Nevada's Walker Lane region. Its primary focus is restarting the Santa Fe Mine, a former open-pit heap-leach gold and silver operation, with a targeted return to production in 2027.

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Latitude Energy develops and licenses TRIG™, a gasification technology platform that converts coal into syngas for production of hydrogen, fertilizers, fuels, and chemicals. The company provides end-to-end project development, engineering design, construction management, and asset operations for coal-to-products facilities globally.

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Leggett & Platt is a diversified manufacturer that designs and produces comfort-related products used in homes, offices, and other settings across multiple industries. Its offerings span components and finished goods aimed at enhancing everyday comfort.

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Lightwave Logic develops proprietary electro-optic polymers and modulator materials designed to increase data transmission speeds and reduce power consumption in AI and data center infrastructure. The company targets next-generation internet infrastructure serving data center operators deploying generative AI applications.

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Lincolnway Energy operates a 50 million gallon per year dry mill ethanol plant that processes corn into fuel-grade ethanol and distillers' grains, and also produces co-products including corn oil and liquid carbon dioxide. The company is located in Nevada, Iowa, in a corn-producing region near Interstate 35 and US Highway 30.

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LiNova Energy develops polymer cathode battery technology designed for safety, supply chain resilience, and reduced dependence on critical minerals. The company serves battery manufacturers and the broader energy storage market through materials innovation that works across multiple battery chemistries.

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Lion Copper & Gold Corp is a mining company developing the Yerington Copper Project, a brownfield copper asset in Nevada, USA, targeting near-surface copper and domestic cathode copper production. The company is advancing the project toward commercial production with strategic partner capital, positioning it within the US critical minerals supply.

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Lion Rock Resources is a mineral exploration company advancing the Volney Critical Minerals Project, a past-producing property on 142 hectares of private land in South Dakota's Black Hills that hosts gold, lithium, tin, and tantalum. The company has completed Phase 1 drilling and holds a county mining permit, and trades on the TSX Venture Exchange, OTCQB, and Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

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Liquidmetal manufactures parts using amorphous alloys (metallic glass) through its molding process, targeting mass production with a focus on part quality and cost reduction. It provides amorphous alloy molding technology for part design and manufacturing.

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LiTHOS develops electrochemical technology for lithium extraction from brines, significantly reducing water consumption and production time compared to traditional evaporation-based methods. The company operates a commercial DLE processing facility and works with lithium brine operators in North America and South America.

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Lotus Leaf Coatings manufactures and distributes superhydrophobic and superhydrophilic coating products for industrial applications. The company seeks licensing and supply partnerships with global businesses in industries requiring water-resistance or water-absorption performance improvements.

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LSB Industries produces nitrogen-based chemical products — including ammonia, nitric acid, and derivative nitrogen fertilizers — for industrial and agricultural end markets, along with a focus on low and no carbon products. It serves industrial customers requiring specialty and high-purity metallurgical grade ammonia as well as farmers using its fertilizer products.

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M2 Ingredients (formerly Mushroom Matrix) grows and produces certified organic functional mushroom ingredients for supplement, food, and beverage brands, operating a 155,000 sq ft cultivation facility in Vista, CA. The company focuses on evidence-based product development and scientific research into functional mushrooms such as Cordyceps.

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MAJR Products provides mechanical and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) consulting services to help customers advance products from design through compliance testing to meet military standards like MIL-STD 461 and commercial requirements. The company specializes in EMI/RFI shielding, electrical systems design, and testing for aerospace, military, and industrial applications.

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Atomera develops Mears Silicon Technology (MST), a patented quantum-engineered material that enhances transistors by adding partial monolayers of oxygen to silicon for faster, more controlled electron movement and better dopant diffusion control. The company licenses this technology and provides integration engineering support to semiconductor manufacturers for applications including mobile phones, 5G, IoT devices, DRAM, and image sensors.

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Melior Innovations develops materials technologies designed to address market needs across various industries. The company focuses on creating disruptive solutions through a culture emphasizing innovation and market application.

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Meridian Adhesives Group develops and manufactures adhesives, sealants, and specialty chemicals, offering custom formulation, private label, toll, and contract manufacturing services. It serves clients in the electronics, infrastructure, industrial assembly, and building and construction sectors globally.

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Birchtech develops specialty activated carbon and sorbent technologies to remove contaminants from air and water, including mercury emissions from coal-fired utilities and forever chemicals such as PFAS and PFOS, heavy metals, and other regulated contaminants. It serves environmental purification markets in North America through offerings for both air emissions control and water treatment.

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MINK makes luxury vegan shoes handmade in Italy using sustainable, plant-based materials as an alternative to traditional leather. The company operates in ethical and sustainable fashion, and is associated with a plant-based leather brand (PLHYDE / MinkMaterials).

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MOVA develops air filtration and gas separation technology that captures harmful air pollutants and converts them into valuable resources for reuse or reintegration into supply chains. The platform serves industrial clients navigating emissions regulations while improving operational efficiency and sustainability.

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MYNO Carbon Corp. converts degradable waste into carbon-negative biochar, producing soil amendments and fertilizers, water and soil pollutant remediation materials, renewable energy, and certified carbon removal credits. The company sells these materials and credits to businesses seeking to lower their carbon footprint and offset hard-to-abate emissions.

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