New Materials Startups

Metalshub operates a digital platform for physical raw material trading, serving buyers and sellers in the metals and mining industry. The company focuses on making metals procurement and trading more transparent and efficient.

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MetGen develops industrial enzymes for bio-based chemical and material production from biomass and wood feedstocks. The company provides enzyme solutions to biotechnology and chemical manufacturing companies seeking greener alternatives to petroleum-based production processes.

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Micro Plastics Pvt Ltd (MPPL) is a contract toy manufacturer and exporter operating plants in Bangalore and Hosur, India, with injection, roto, and blow molding machines plus spray booths and a darts manufacturing line. It provides custom molding and component supply for toy brands.

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MicroTau develops MAKO Flightfilm, a shark skin-inspired drag-reducing surface film applied to aircraft exteriors to improve aerodynamic efficiency and reduce fuel burn without structural modifications. It serves airlines and defense customers in the aviation sector.

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Mining Wave develops pulsed electromagnetic field (magnetic-pulse processing, MIO) equipment for treating ore in mineral processing operations, aiming to raise concentrate yield and cyanidation recovery without rebuilding the plant. It serves the mining and ore-processing industry.

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Molymem develops membrane technologies based on 2D materials to address water and air filtration challenges. A deep-tech advanced materials company spun out of The University of Manchester, it applies new material classes to the membrane market.

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Monolith produces carbon black using a thermal plasma hydrocarbon pyrolysis process, along with hydrogen and steam co-products used for energy. Its carbon black serves industries including tire manufacturing, plastics, electronics, automotive, infrastructure, and military applications, with production based in the United States.

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Monte Caldera provides a physics-based molecular modeling platform (Caldera Engine) that accelerates materials discovery and R&D for industries including energy, aerospace, chemicals, and semiconductors. The platform reduces experimental cycles and enables sustainable material design through advanced computational science.

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Nanode Battery Technologies develops alloy-based anode materials for sodium-ion batteries, aiming to deliver high-energy-density, fast-charging cells through low-cost, eco-friendly manufacturing methods. The company positions its battery materials for use in customer projects requiring efficient and affordable energy storage.

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Nanomik develops microencapsulation ("Microsome") technology and biological active substances of botanical and microbial origin for fungicidal and insecticidal agricultural products used in crop protection and plant nutrition. The company serves the food and agriculture sector, handling R&D, field trials, formulation, production, and regulatory registration of its products.

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Nanomox develops advanced materials and thin films, such as metal oxide particles ranging from nano to macro scale, using fine control of particle properties for a range of applications. The company positions its materials as more efficient than conventional ones for improving existing products and developing new ones.

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Nanopattern Technologies is a company focused on nanopatterning, with a team including chemists, researchers, and engineers working on materials and related technology.

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Nanophage Technologies develops nanorod-based scaffold technology designed to amplify the signal of detection molecules for improved diagnostic or sensing applications. The company is built around a scientific team focused on this nanotechnology.

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nanoSkunkWorkX develops nanostructured Scalable Devices (nSDs) — embedded interface devices made from bulk graphene that control heat, charge, energy, and signal flow at system interfaces. The company focuses on turning raw graphene into manufacturable hardware through materials engineering.

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Nano-Tex develops textile treatment technologies applied to fabrics for properties such as water repellency, stain resistance, moisture wicking, wrinkle resistance, and UV protection. It offers branded finishes (e.g. Aquapel, Dry Inside, Wick+Block) and related product materials like hangtags for apparel and textile manufacturers.

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Natáur uses a synthetic biology platform that engineers microbes to produce naturally occurring compounds through fermentation, with its first product being bio-based taurine sold as a ready-to-use ingredient. The company applies metabolic engineering and fermentation to create sustainable bio-based nutrients for human and animal wellness.

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Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) develops plant-based, plastic-free performance materials, including a leather alternative (MIRUM), engineered textiles (CLARUS), footwear outsoles (PLIANT), and biobased foam (TUNERA). It supplies these materials to fashion, footwear, and consumer brands seeking sustainable alternatives to plastic-based products.

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Nature Architects develops computational design technology rooted in metamaterials and origami engineering to find shapes that control physical phenomena, combining proprietary design methods and software to enable new designs. It works alongside manufacturing clients to solve difficult design challenges and develop design processes.

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Nature Coatings makes BioBlack, a biobased pigment that serves as a nontoxic, sustainably-sourced alternative to carbon black for use in textiles, cosmetics, asphalt, and other industrial applications. The company sells to global brands and manufacturers and handles its own in-house pigment production.

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NextInox produces fine-grain austenitic stainless steels (AISI 304FG and 316FG) with smaller grain sizes than conventional grades, offering improved strength, formability, and surface quality for manufacturing applications. These materials are used in cookware, sinks, heat exchangers, and architectural products where high strength and superior surface properties are required.

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Nfinite makes ultra-high barrier paper that is 100% curbside recyclable and designed as a drop-in replacement for flexible plastic packaging on high-speed form-fill-seal lines. The paper uses a Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (SALD) process to apply ultra-thin ceramic oxide coatings, and is sold as semi-finished, printable, sealable rolls for downstream converting.

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NILO develops technology to upcycle hard-to-recycle plastic waste, primarily polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), into materials for use in circular systems and safer products. Based in New Zealand, it is the first company in the country validated under the Plastic Pollution Reduction Standard (PPRS) by SGS.

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Niron Magnetics is a U.S.-based advanced manufacturing company producing rare-earth-free permanent magnets made from Iron Nitride, operating the full production chain from feedstock to finished magnets. Its magnets target industrial applications such as electric motors and electrified systems.

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NLM Photonics develops hybrid organic electro-optic modulation materials and devices that integrate into silicon photonics and other photonic integrated circuit platforms to improve modulation efficiency and reduce power consumption. Its technology targets data centers, quantum computing, mmWave communications, and AI applications across the semiconductor, computing, and telecommunications industries.

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