New Materials Startups

Verde Technologies develops ultra-thin, flexible perovskite solar cells using roll-to-roll manufacturing, offering high power-to-mass and radiation tolerance for space and defense power applications, with future terrestrial uses. The company is a U.S.-based manufacturer targeting lightweight solar power markets.

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Vertoro develops Goldilocks®, a bio-based platform product made from waste woody biomass or technical lignin combined with a solvent, intended as a renewable alternative to fossil crude oil. The product can be used downstream to make materials, chemicals, fuels, and fuel additives for businesses seeking to lower their carbon footprint.

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Vimano develops nanotech polymer membranes made in India for applications including thermal management films for satellites, anion exchange membranes for hydrogen electrolysis and fuel cells, and membranes for flow batteries. Its products are PFAS-free and target energy storage, hydrogen mobility, and aerospace applications.

3 investors

Vive Crop Protection develops fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides using its Allosperse delivery technology for crop protection, designed to improve tank mixing compatibility and foliar coverage for row-crop growers. It serves farmers across the US and Canada with a portfolio of synthetic and bio-enabled agricultural products.

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Volexion develops cathode active material encapsulation technology and drop-in composite materials for lithium-ion battery manufacturing, improving cycle life, power density, temperature range, and voltage window. Its materials target consumer electronics, specialty applications such as drones, micromobility, and defense, and electric vehicle battery makers seeking higher energy density and lower costs.

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VulcanForms provides advanced additive manufacturing services, working with customers to select materials from a portfolio of options based on product performance requirements such as strength, durability, and thermal resistance.

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Woolchemy develops wool-based nonwoven and absorbent materials, such as its neweZorb product, for use in more sustainable personal hygiene and personal care products. It positions its materials as natural, renewable, and traceable from farm to factory.

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Z-Polymers develops ultra-fine polymer fiber and filament, including its Tullomer super-polymer, for applications across manufacturing, textiles, civil engineering, medical, healthcare, aerospace, and construction. The company, incubated at the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, focuses on advanced polymer materials for US industry.

3 investors

Zentraxa precision-engineers bespoke bio-peptides and biomaterials, including adhesives inspired by marine mollusc chemistry that perform in wet, dirty and submerged conditions. Its products serve industries such as advanced wound care, ostomy bag adhesives, optical/transparent adhesives, and personal care ingredients, integrating into existing manufacturing lines.

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Zerocircle develops microplastic-free packaging materials using natural compounds to replace conventional plastic packaging. The company serves consumer and commercial brands seeking ocean-safe alternatives that maintain practical functionality at commercial scale.

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Applies microwave technology to chemical manufacturing processes such as calcination, pyrolysis, refining, organic synthesis, and drying, aiming to reduce energy use and support carbon neutrality. Works on collaborative projects with materials, pharmaceutical, mining, and food companies in Japan to modernize industrial production.

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3DC develops Graphene MesoSponge (GMS), a three-dimensional carbon material invented at Tohoku University, and advanced electrode manufacturing technologies to improve battery performance. The company creates materials for advanced batteries such as lithium-ion batteries to support energy transition.

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Digzyme develops novel enzymes and bioprocesses to order, providing enzyme libraries, sample supply, IP licensing, and support for scale-up, commercialization, and regulatory approvals. It serves industrial clients seeking custom enzyme solutions in the biotech sector.

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FLOSFIA develops power semiconductor devices based on corundum-structure gallium oxide (α-Ga₂O₃), a material originating from Kyoto University in Japan, using its proprietary water-based "MISTEPITAXY" mist deposition process to achieve lower loss than SiC at silicon-level cost. It targets applications starting with small power supplies and expanding to industrial equipment, power infrastructure, and mobility including electric vehicles.

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OPTMASS develops transparent solar cells and infrared light-harvesting technology for buildings to generate and distribute electricity on-site. The company aims to achieve decarbonization and carbon neutrality by commercializing heat-control nanoparticles derived from Kyoto University research.

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株式会社イーディーピー (EDP) is a company based in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, operating a headquarters, development department, and multiple factories. The access page lists locations and contact details but provides no clear description of the company's products or business.

3 investors

Emulsion Flow Technologies (EFT) develops solvent-extraction technology known as "emulsion flow," rooted in nuclear science research, to address resource and environmental problems including lithium-ion battery recycling and PFAS recovery. The company applies element-separation and extraction processes toward sustainable materials recovery.

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A-Metal develops a compact, lower-cost in-house metal 3D printing system aimed at small and medium-sized manufacturers, with an investment budget under CHF 100,000. The machine has a refrigerator-sized footprint, a powder-cartridge handling system for operator safety, and step-by-step operating software for use without prior additive manufacturing expertise.

2 investors

AB Smart Materials develops bio-based superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) for use in personal care and hygiene products as well as agricultural applications such as soil moisture retention. The company focuses on sustainable, eco-friendly polymer materials.

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Steam Pyrolyst develops a process that converts organic and plastic waste into green hydrogen and methane at costs below €2/kg and €0.50/Nm³ respectively, using pyrolysis and steam gasification. The technology serves waste management and energy production sectors seeking low-cost, sustainable alternatives to conventional hydrogen production methods.

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Accelerated Materials builds microreactor technology combined with machine learning and automation software to develop, scale up and manufacture nanomaterials such as ceramics and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with control over shape, size and morphology. Its platform, including the K1 reactor and AMLearn software, targets R&D and production teams working on nanomaterials synthesis and scale-up.

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Access Vascular develops thrombus-evading intravascular catheters made from a proprietary biomaterial, offering an FDA-cleared PICC and the HydroMID peripherally inserted midline catheter to reduce vascular access complications. The company designs and manufactures its medical devices for clinical use in the United States.

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Adaptavate develops bio-based, drop-in building materials designed to reduce or remove CO₂ emissions in construction, including Breathaboard (a wallboard alternative) and Breathaplasta (lime-based plasters). It also licenses its patented technology platform to product manufacturers, targeting the construction industry's decarbonization.

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