New Materials Startups

Eco & Dream is a nanotechnology-based materials company that develops catalyst systems for emissions reduction in vehicles and industrial equipment, as well as lithium-ion battery precursor materials for electric vehicles.

2 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.

2 investors

Air Membrane manufactures and develops graphene and two-dimensional materials using CVD methods, producing high-quality products for electronics, medical, environmental, and telecommunications applications.

2 investors

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.

2 investors

TBM develops and manufactures environmentally-conscious materials, including its LIMEX material, and runs product sales and resource-recycling operations. The company operates factories and subsidiaries in Japan and abroad, focused on sustainable materials and the circular economy.

2 investors

Nagaoka manufactures water treatment and intake equipment (including groundwater intake screens, water processing systems, and seawater intake technology) and oil refining equipment such as reactor screen internals. The company serves the water and energy industries, with its screen internals supplied to over 65 countries.

2 investors

ICH Co., Ltd. is a company specializing in high-performance advanced composite materials, developing advanced materials and components for the global market.

1 investor

Hempcrete builds durable, energy-efficient homes using hempcrete — a lightweight, fibre-reinforced concrete made with natural materials and non-cement binders that regulates temperature and moisture. The company also offers consulting on hempcrete design and construction techniques, and works toward accessible sustainable housing in North America.

1 investor

Reforus develops a bio-based polymer coating and urethane technology, made from pulp and agricultural waste streams, that protects wood composites against water, fire, mold, and pests. It sells this green technology to wood manufacturers to create higher-value, more durable wood products.

1 investor

1nhaler develops a single-dose dry powder inhaler made mostly from cardboard, designed to be low-cost, portable, propellant-free and low in carbon impact for delivering inhalable medicines. Its lead project is a salbutamol inhaler for asthma relief, with potential applications in rescue medications, anaphylaxis, migraine, vaccines and clinical trials.

1 investor

24M develops battery manufacturing technology, including an electrode-to-pack platform and its Eternalyte electrolyte, that improves battery cost, energy density, charge rates, and cold-weather performance and drops into existing production lines. Founded at MIT, the company licenses its technology suite to manufacturers producing batteries for EVs, eVTOL, energy storage systems, and consumer electronics.

1 investor

Uniloyal Materials manufactures and sells chemical materials such as plastics, with its main product being urea-formaldehyde resin granules (UMP series), a thermosetting plastic. The material is used in electronics/electrical appliances, high-end bathroom fixtures, and kitchenware, and is available in multiple colors with UL flame-retardant certification.

1 investor

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.

1 investor

3D Formtech provides industrial 3D printing services, including metal 3D printing, producing finished parts for manufacturing companies in Finland and internationally. Its clients come from sectors such as defense, automation and machine industry, food technology, and health technology.

1 investor

3D Systems provides 3D printing solutions—including printers and materials—for producing wax and plastic patterns used in metal investment casting, aimed at eliminating tooling and reducing costs in prototyping and production workflows. It serves manufacturers and foundries producing metal components across industrial casting applications.

1 investor

3DNexTech develops 3DFinisher, an automated post-processing technology for 3D printing that improves the aesthetic and mechanical qualities of objects made from ABS, ASA, PETG and cellulose acetate, turning semi-finished parts into finished products. The deep tech startup focuses on research and production of solutions to make the plastic life cycle more sustainable.

1 investor

3D OrthoBiologic Solutions develops and commercializes 3D-printed bone graft scaffolds for surgery and 3D cell culture technologies, targeting the treatment of bone defects and diseases. Its work focuses on orthopedic and oral/maxillofacial reconstructive and regenerative medicine.

1 investor

3HELIX supplies research reagents and related products, including its own branded and distributed catalog items, for laboratory internal research, development, and educational use. Its products are sold for research-only purposes and are not intended for diagnostic, therapeutic, or in vivo human use.

1 investor

R. R. Street & Co. Inc. (Street's) supplies commercial cleaning chemicals and dispensing systems, along with personalized service, for drycleaning, wetcleaning, laundry, housekeeping, and warewash operations. It also runs Street's Academy, offering training resources for drycleaning businesses.

1 investor

4th Phase Technologies develops a chemically densified carbon nanotube (DCN) membrane sheet used for filtering chemicals from liquids, with applications ranging from hazardous waste treatment to water purification. The company positions its material for water purification and filtration use cases.

1 investor

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.

1 investor

6K Additive manufactures metal powders — including titanium, nickel, and refractory alloys such as tungsten, C-103, tantalum, and molybdenum — using its proprietary UniMelt process and sustainable feedstock. It supplies powders for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial additive manufacturing, serving government agencies and Tier-1 suppliers seeking a domestic supply chain for critical materials.

1 investor

7 Leagues is a woman-owned tannery and wholesale manufacturer of fish leather made from rescued fish skins and plant-based compounds, using chrome-free, plastic-free processing. It supplies durable, natural leather to the fashion and luxury goods industry as a sustainable alternative to conventional chromium-tanned leather.

1 investor

7 Steel Nordic produces low-carbon, circular reinforcing steel by recycling steel scrap, manufacturing products such as billets, reinforcing steel, and wire rods. It supplies these products to sectors including construction, energy, shipping, and rail in the Nordic region.

1 investor