New Materials Startups

Ecovative grows whole-cut meat alternatives and leather-like materials from mycelium using its AirMycelium indoor cultivation platform, which integrates with existing mushroom farming infrastructure. Its products include MyBacon, a sliceable vegan bacon sold in over 3,000 US retail stores, and Forager, a mycelium-based leather substitute in development for fashion and electronics brands.

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Enkara develops transparent photovoltaic materials and optical technologies, including solar energy windows that turn architectural glass into power-generating surfaces, stackable solar modules for higher power density, and anti-reflective coatings. Its products target the solar energy and optics markets.

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Element3 works to create a domestic supply of critical materials by using existing oil and gas infrastructure and converting waste into usable commodities. The company positions its work as supporting the energy transition, the national supply chain, and the oil and gas industry.

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EMPEL develops a PFAS-free water-repellent coating technology that chemically bonds to fibers for durable, long-lasting performance. The technology is used in textile and apparel manufacturing to provide water repellency without the environmental and health concerns of traditional PFAS-based treatments.

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Enerkem converts non-recyclable waste and biomass residues into biofuels and chemicals using gasification and syngas conditioning technology. The company operates commercial-scale biorefineries producing methanol, ethanol, and circular chemicals for hard-to-abate sectors.

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Enovix develops and manufactures silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries with an architecture designed for higher energy density and capacity while maintaining safety. Its batteries target applications including IoT, mobile and computing devices, and vehicles.

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Entalpic uses AI and atomistic simulations to design molecules and materials for industrial surface chemistry processes, combining machine learning with quantum simulations and experimental feedback loops to accelerate materials discovery.

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EV Biotech co-develops bio-based products with partners using its proprietary Artemis AI platform, which combines metabolic modeling and machine learning for microbial strain engineering and bioprocess optimization. It works with partners from early strain design through industrial-scale readiness, sharing outcomes via royalties, licenses, or joint ventures.

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EverDye develops biobased dyeing pigments and a low-heat, low-energy dyeing process aimed at reducing the carbon emissions, energy use, and toxic chemicals of textile dyeing. It targets fashion brands seeking more sustainable supply chains, integrating with their existing machinery and suppliers.

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Evolva (EvoNext Holdings SA / Evolva Holding AG) develops and markets flavour and fragrance products. The page is an investor relations section providing financial information and shareholder resources for the publicly listed company.

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Evrnu develops technology to transform textile waste into recyclable fibers for apparel manufacturing, creating sustainable alternatives to conventional textiles without compromising quality or performance.

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ExoMatter builds a software platform for materials research and development, providing tools to help scientists discover and evaluate materials faster. Founded in 2022 as a spin-off from the German Aerospace Center (DLR), it serves R&D teams working on new materials.

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TOV "Express Tehbud" is a Ukrainian industrial and transport company that mines granite and produces crushed granite stone in multiple fractions from three quarries, using Metso and Sandvik equipment. It also provides related services including bulk material haulage with dump trucks, drilling and blasting, road construction, building demolition, and earthworks, selling crushed stone across cities in Ukraine.

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Exterra Carbon develops metal extraction and processing technology for the mining industry, centered on ARC (Acid Regeneration Cycle), a proprietary system that recycles acids and bases used to extract metals from ore in a closed loop on-site. The company builds full processing flowsheets adapted to each commodity and ore type to reduce operating costs, minimize waste, and improve the viability of mineral operations.

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FAST Metals recovers critical minerals — iron, alumina, titania, and rare earths — from industrial waste streams such as red mud, bauxite residue, and tailings using a low-temperature hydrometallurgical process that removes iron first, deployed via mobile modular skids at refinery sites. It serves alumina refineries and other waste producers by processing their liabilities, and supplies metals buyers seeking to diversify supply chains, with a focus on domestic (U.S.) critical mineral supply.

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Fattastic Technologies, founded in 2022, develops plant-based fat ingredients for use in food and other applications. It creates alternative fat formulations from plant-based oils for the food and ingredient industry.

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FenX develops proprietary materials technology for sustainable, circular construction, aiming to produce affordable living spaces that reduce waste and improve energy efficiency. It positions itself in the construction materials industry, collaborating with established industry companies.

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Fiber Global is a climate technology company that reclaims waste streams like corrugated cardboard to manufacture building materials, including its flagship Forged Fiber Board panels. Its products serve the furniture and construction industries.

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Fieldstone Bio builds engineered biosensors combined with hyperspectral imaging to detect and map critical minerals such as gold, copper, and arsenic in soil samples, cores, and tailings. The platform serves mining and mineral exploration teams, providing high-resolution measurement data to guide sampling, drilling, and processing decisions.

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Flexi-Hex makes paper-based protective packaging built on a patented honeycomb technology, including open-ended sleeves and corner brackets designed to secure fragile products in transit. It serves businesses across sectors such as food and drink, electronics, and health and beauty as a plastic-free alternative to bubble wrap and pulp packaging.

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Fluent Metal makes a metal 3D printer that uses a single-step wire-to-drop process to print metal parts directly, without post-sintering, laser, or powder. The printer runs on a standard electrical outlet, allowing it to be set up in a lab, office, or home for building standalone parts or adding features to existing components.

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Foamplant develops and produces fully circular foam materials, marketed under its moorefoam® and growfoam® brands. Growfoam is offered as a growing substrate, indicating applications in horticulture alongside general foam material uses.

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Footfalls & Heartbeats develops patented smart textile sensing technology in which the fabric itself acts as the sensor, containing no electronic components, and offers design, prototyping, and data analysis services. It works with businesses to integrate its knitted sensors into products ranging from socks, mattresses, seats, and clothing to industrial applications such as wind turbine blades and trains.

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Footprint develops and manufactures plant-based fiber materials and packaging designed as alternatives to single-use plastic. It works with retailers, CPGs, and food companies to reduce emissions and waste through patented fiber technologies.

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