New Materials Startups

CFP Composites makes fire-protection materials, including structural laminates and ultra-lightweight flexible sheets that shield structures from heat up to 2000°C, as well as 3D-molded fireproof parts in complex geometries. Its products serve structural and engineering applications requiring lightweight, high-temperature fire resistance.

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ChainCraft uses non-GMO fermentation (chain elongation) technology to upcycle organic food residues into bio-based fatty acids, offering alternatives to fossil and palm oil-based chemicals. Its products serve animal nutrition, chemical derivatives, food, flavors and fragrances, and agricultural markets.

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Changeover Technologies develops patented formula and pelletising technology that converts discarded fine-particle waste streams into recyclable pellets, aimed at cleaning up legacy waste and reducing CO2 emissions. The company works on projects such as quartz recovery for Europe's silicon supply chain and is based in Northern Ireland.

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Circular11 recycles waste-bound plastic into low-carbon fencing, furniture, and landscaping products such as plastic lumber for the construction and estates sectors. It uses material science, machine learning to optimize formulations for each waste stream, and a digital tracking system to provide traceable, quantifiable impact reporting.

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Climitra produces bio-coal designed as a 1:1 drop-in replacement for fossil coal, aimed at cutting emissions by around 90% at a price competitive with coal. It targets steel producers, carbon dioxide removal (CDR) buyers, and project financiers, with a focus on decarbonizing India's steel industry.

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Cnergreen develops chemical technologies for oilfield and energy applications, with expertise in nanomaterials for porous media.

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COAT manufactures and sells made-to-order paint products formulated with UK-sourced ingredients, positioning itself as a climate-positive and B Corp certified alternative to mass-produced paint. The company operates direct-to-consumer, eliminating retail intermediaries and overproduction waste.

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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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Cosaic develops food ingredients, including its Cosaic Neo product, designed to provide creaminess, natural whitening, emulsification, product stability, and clean-label additive replacement across applications such as protein shakes and coffee creamer. It operates a pilot lab for in-house testing and serves food industry manufacturers.

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Covaron Advanced Materials develops high-performance coatings for high-heat and high-abrasion applications, including thermal coatings rated to point-source temperatures up to 1600°C and single-part spray abrasion and corrosion coatings. It serves industrial, aerospace, transportation, and defense customers.

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D3O develops impact-protection and anti-vibration materials used in products such as the ODI Vanquish Lock-On bike grips, which use its material to reduce vibration for riders. The company operates in the advanced materials category, supplying its technology to product manufacturers.

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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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Directa Plus produces and supplies graphene nanoplatelets-based products under the G+ Graphene Plus brand, using a chemical-free and sustainable production process built for large supply chains. Its graphene materials are applied across consumer and industrial markets to add new properties or enhance the performance of standard materials.

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DISC Alloys develops metal manufacturing and materials technology aimed at aerospace, defense, and high-performance industrial applications. The company applies materials science and advanced manufacturing methods to produce components for these sectors.

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Distil operates a platform that helps global brands source products, providing information such as minimum order quantities, delivery timelines, regional availability, and shipping terms. It is positioned to help brands diversify production and support sustainable sourcing while protecting intellectual property.

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DMC Biotechnologies is a U.S.-based biomanufacturer that uses precision fermentation and its Dynamic Metabolic Control platform to produce bio-based specialty chemicals and ingredients, such as L-alanine and fermented inositols. It serves specialty chemical, nutraceutical, and industrial customers seeking sustainable, cost-competitive alternatives to conventional chemical supply chains.

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DNF Solution is a specialist in CVD/ALD precursor materials for semiconductor circuit formation. The company develops and supplies core materials essential to semiconductor manufacturing and advances in electronic materials.

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DONIT manufactures gasket materials and provides material selection and problem-solving support for sealing applications. The company serves industrial customers and is associated with a Slovenian hydrogen initiative.

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Dot Ingredients develops surfactants made from cellulose as a sustainable alternative to the fossil-fuel- and palm-oil-based surfactants used in cosmetics, cleaning, and food products. It targets manufacturers across these industries that rely on surfactants as an ingredient.

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Douglas Products develops fumigants and pest-control solutions for professionals, including Vikane fumigant for drywood termite control and ProFume gas fumigant for food and property protection. The company serves pest management and agricultural professionals in the structural and stored-product protection industry.

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Ecellix develops anode material for lithium-ion batteries that significantly increases capacity compared to traditional graphite, targeting battery manufacturers. The company operates in the energy storage and battery technology sector.

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ecoLocked develops a Carbon-to-Concrete platform that converts captured carbon and biomass residues into biochar-based, CO₂-negative concrete admix materials. It serves concrete manufacturers, construction companies, and biochar producers seeking low-carbon building materials, positioning buildings as permanent carbon sinks.

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Ecoat is a French chemical scale-up that develops and markets bio-based binders and resins for the paint, varnish, and coatings industry. It focuses on sustainable, bio-sourced alternatives to petroleum-based solutions to reduce the coatings industry's carbon footprint, distributing across Europe, the USA, and Asia.

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