New Materials Startups

BIOWEG develops and sells bio-based, sustainable high-performance ingredients created by combining biotechnology, material science, and molecular simulation. Its animal- and GMO-free ingredients target companies and consumer brands in the beauty, nutraceuticals, and food/beverage sectors.

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Bioworks develops PlaX, a plant-based fiber intended as an alternative to petroleum-derived synthetic fibers, aimed at making the apparel industry more sustainable. The company targets clothing and textile manufacturers seeking lower-impact materials.

3 investors

Bota offers engineered protein solutions through strain optimization and screening, leveraging proprietary datasets to increase protein yield while reducing production costs for industrial biotech applications.

3 investors

Camstent develops coated medical devices using proprietary bacteriophobic polymer technology to reduce biofilm formation and infection risk on silicon-based medical devices, particularly catheters. The company addresses hospital-acquired infections, which represent a significant burden on healthcare systems and patient outcomes.

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Cancrie develops advanced nanocarbon materials for battery applications, enhancing energy storage performance and longevity. The company combines laboratory research with sustainable manufacturing to produce materials for next-generation battery technologies and clean energy solutions.

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Carbon.one develops green methanol production technology to help hard-to-abate industries transition away from fossil fuels as part of a circular carbon economy. The company operates across production scales from atomic to industrial to support decarbonization toward net-zero emissions.

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Carbonaide provides CO₂ mineralization technology and software for the construction industry, enabling concrete producers to incorporate carbon dioxide into their products. The company offers a complete system including hardware for CO₂ curing, a management platform, and operational support services.

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CarbonBuilt makes low-carbon concrete masonry and hardscape products by replacing up to half the cement with its proprietary upcycled binder, reducing the carbon footprint of concrete production. It targets the construction materials market with products priced and performing comparably to conventional concrete.

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Carbonova uses a patented catalytic process to convert captured CO2, methane, and waste heat from manufacturing emissions into carbon nanomaterials. These net-negative nanomaterials are supplied to industries such as plastics/composites, lithium-ion batteries, and construction to improve material strength, durability, and performance.

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CarbonStrong develops a lower-carbon alternative to ordinary cement designed as a drop-in solution requiring no new infrastructure. It supplies ready-mix concrete producers and block and paver manufacturers, positioning its product as cheaper and more durable than conventional cement.

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Carbonwave collects and processes Sargassum seaweed from coastal waters in Mexico to create biomaterial products including agricultural supplements and cosmetic ingredients. The company serves farmers and personal care manufacturers seeking sustainable alternatives to synthetic inputs.

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Cellivate develops animal-free cell growth solutions for cell culture and biomanufacturing, offering an extracellular vesicle (EV)-based alternative to Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). Its products target academic, industrial, and clinical labs performing advanced cell culture and biomanufacturing.

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ChainCraft converts organic waste streams into medium-chain fatty acids, circular chemical alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-based chemicals. The company serves the chemical industry with sustainable inputs for manufacturing.

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Colorifix uses engineered microorganisms to produce, deposit, and fix dyes on textiles through a biological fermentation process, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of textile dyeing. It develops and manufactures bioreactors and fermentation media for textile industry customers.

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Coloursmith develops precision light-filtering ingredients for contact lenses using patented chromophore encapsulation technology, enabling lens manufacturers to create products with improved light protection and comfort.

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Comptek Solutions develops semiconductor surface passivation technology (Kontrox) and manufactures process equipment, including wafer reactors, laser facet passivation systems (Kontrox LASE 16), and micro-spectroscopy characterization tools, for compound semiconductor manufacturers. Its products serve R&D-to-industrial-scale production for applications such as microLEDs, edge-emitting lasers, and power electronics.</parameter> <parameter name="sector_codes">["semiconductors", "hardware", "deeptech"]

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Cresilon develops plant-based flowable hemostatic gel technology that controls bleeding within seconds without manual pressure, with products for veterinary care (VETIGEL) and human trauma (TRAUMAGEL). Its customers include EMS agencies, trauma hospitals, military, law enforcement, and veterinary practices.

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Crush Dynamics develops natural, bio-transformed polyphenol-based ingredients that help food and beverage manufacturers reduce sugar and sodium, extend shelf life, and enhance flavor while maintaining clean labels. Based in Canada, it supports food producers' R&D and product development teams.

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Cullbeck develops a hydrogen-based reactor that converts titanomagnetite (TTM) ironsand or crushed rock ore into Direct Reduced Iron in about 150 seconds, targeting the decarbonisation of steel production. The modular process is aimed at processing multi-billion tonne TTM resources across the APAC region and beyond.

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Curie Co develops sustainable ingredients based on natural processes for use in consumer goods including personal care, textiles, and food products. The company focuses on creating planet-friendly formulations that maintain performance without environmental compromise.

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DashamLabs develops silica aerogel flexible insulation sheets using process innovations aimed at making high-performance thermal insulation cost-efficient and scalable. Based in India, it targets industries including oil & gas, automotive, cold chain, aerospace & defence, and construction.

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Deep Blue Biotech develops sustainable chemicals by re-engineering cyanobacteria to convert CO₂ into high-value molecules, using AI-driven metabolic modelling. Its products include an ocean-derived hyaluronic acid, targeting the cosmetics/ingredients and broader chemicals industry.

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Dennisson Technologies develops AURAFLEX, an advanced actuation technology that combines material science and photon physics for compact motion control applications. The company aims to provide alternatives to traditional mechanical actuation systems across various industries.

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DePoly is a Swiss cleantech company developing chemical recycling processes to convert plastic waste back into virgin polymers. The company serves waste management and chemical industries seeking sustainable alternatives to virgin plastic production.

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