New Materials Startups

VerAI Discoveries applies data science and AI to mineral exploration and real-asset discovery, drawing on expertise from geoscience and defense intelligence. It serves the mining and mineral asset sector.

3 investors

Verity manufactures precision metal products and refillable packaging solutions that emphasize durability and recyclability for consumer brands seeking sustainable alternatives to single-use packaging.

3 investors

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

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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Well Principled builds BODYSIM, a fitness forecasting system that uses "digital twin" technology combining sensor fusion with metabolic and physiological science to model body composition, energy expenditure, and hormone balance. The company's core technology translates academic research into simulations, with applications spanning consumer fitness and enterprise models of consumer behavior and battery electrochemistry.

3 investors

Wood Mackenzie provides data, analytics, and insights to the energy, chemicals, metals & mining, and power & renewables industries. The company serves natural resources companies and government bodies navigating the energy transition and industrial complexities.

3 investors

Woodoo develops enhanced wood-based materials that serve as alternatives to steel, aluminum, and concrete for cladding and structural applications in construction. Its flagship product, STACK, transforms low-grade and climate-impacted wood into a high-performance biobased material with substantially lower carbon emissions than conventional building materials.

3 investors

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.

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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 bio-based materials as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic for packaging applications. The company partners with brands and packaging manufacturers to scale production from pilot to commercial deployment.

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ZSFab manufactures porous titanium spinal implants featuring hierarchical lattice architectures designed to support bone integration and reduce subsidence risk in cervical and lumbar fusion procedures. The InterConnect™ system combines optimized porosity, surface texturing, and biomimetic structural design for orthopedic surgeons and spinal fusion patients.

3 investors

AI Silk manufactures and sells lead skins (electrodes) and related electrode application products. The company serves medical and industrial sectors requiring specialized electrode technology.

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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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OOYOO develops membrane and gas separation technologies for industrial CO₂ capture from exhaust gases and CO₂ utilization in circular economy applications. The company serves industrial sectors seeking practical carbon capture and gas separation solutions.

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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.

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Technoflex manufactures pipe joints and fittings, primarily for gas and water supply systems, to connect social infrastructure lifelines. It operates as the Technoflex Group in Japan.

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3D Controls, founded in December 2014, develops ceramic 3D printing processes and materials, having created its own proprietary process and materials for ceramic 3D printing. The company applies its 3D printing technology to applications such as directly manufacturing dental aligners, positioning it as a lower-carbon alternative to conventional machining.

2 investors

5QXT is a process development company that characterizes industrial slags—using techniques like ICP-OES to map metal composition—and designs bench-tested recovery routes to extract metals such as zinc, copper, and others from what is otherwise treated as waste. It partners with industrial operators to de-risk slag valorization and support metal supply for the energy transition.

2 investors

A-metal develops and manufactures compact, affordable 3D metal printers designed to make additive manufacturing accessible to industrial companies without requiring large capital investments, specialized facilities, or expert personnel.

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ACBC Group is a consulting firm specializing in transformation and innovation for fashion, luxury, and lifestyle brands. The firm provides expertise across product categories, sustainability, materials development, and supply chain consulting.

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Accelerated Materials develops microreactor platforms for the synthesis and scaled production of nanomaterials, serving R&D teams and manufacturers moving from laboratory to commercial volumes. The company's continuous-flow reactor systems combine high-shear mixing principles with automated optimization to ensure precise, reproducible nanomaterial synthesis at multiple production scales.

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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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ACE Green Recycling operates a battery recycling technology platform that uses electrified, hydrometallurgical processes to recover materials from lead, LFP, NMC and LTO batteries for electronics, automotive and energy storage industries. It deploys modular recycling plants and licenses its technology to recyclers, refineries, battery OEMs and other partners, with a focus on building domestic battery material supply in the U.S. and greenfield joint ventures internationally.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

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