New Materials Startups

Bert Thin Films develops and has patented CuBert, a copper-based conductive paste that replaces the silver paste used to form the metal contacts on silicon solar cells. It is designed as a drop-in substitute compatible with existing screen-printing and belt-furnace manufacturing processes used by solar panel makers.

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Betolar develops low-carbon materials technology, including alternatives to cement such as ground granulated blast furnace slag for low-carbon concrete mix designs. The company, a publicly listed firm, serves the construction and concrete industry with sustainable material solutions.

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Better Packaging Co. (BPCo) develops sustainable and recycled packaging products, such as mailing satchels and poly garment bags, for brands seeking to reduce their environmental footprint. Its materials are made from recycled ocean-bound plastic collected through a project involving coastal communities in Southeast Asia.

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BioBTX develops technology to produce sustainable BTX (benzene, toluene, xylene) chemicals from waste streams including plastics and biowaste, serving the chemical industry's transition to circular sustainability.

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Biocomposites develops and manufactures calcium-based and medical-grade polymer composite devices used in orthopaedic surgery, including products designed for use in the presence of infection. Founded via a management buyout of a ceramics company, it manufactures around one million units annually and sells to 100 countries.

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Develops edible, natural coatings and feed additives to extend the shelf life of perishable foods such as fish, seafood, meat, fruits and vegetables, and to improve poultry and aquaculture farm productivity. Products serve food suppliers and farms across the food supply chain, with additional packaging and cold-chain logistics solutions.

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Biophilica develops Treekind, a plastic-free, PU-free leather alternative made from lignocellulosic feedstocks sourced from urban parks, gardens, and inedible agricultural waste, along with a biobased adhesive. The company produces compostable, non-toxic materials for the leather-alternative and sustainable materials market.

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BioRegenMed is a high-tech company developing biomedical materials for trauma repair and tissue regeneration. The company manufactures and sells biomimetic tissue repair and regeneration products for clinical use globally.

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Biovox works with PLA (polylactic acid), a biobased polymer, and evaluates its use as a material for drug delivery devices such as autoinjectors. The company focuses on sustainable material solutions for medical/pharmaceutical device applications.

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Blackhawk Mining extracts and produces metallurgical coal used in steel manufacturing, operating eight mining complexes in southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky. The company is owned by Sev.en Global Investments and employs over 1,800 people.

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Blackwave is a company working with carbon fiber composites and CNC manufacturing, with roles spanning aerospace engineering and production. Based in Germany, it operates in the advanced materials and manufacturing space.

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Blainebox sells handcrafted artificial plants made from latex, silk, and recyclable plastics, designed for indoor home and commercial decoration.

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BlastOne supplies abrasives, equipment, and technical expertise for industrial blasting and surface preparation, serving contractors and manufacturers in protective coatings and corrosion control. The company operates globally with a focus on helping industrial blasters and painters complete projects faster, safer, and cleaner.

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Blue Current develops high-performance, safety-focused battery technology using a silicon-first design approach for both mobility and stationary energy storage applications. The company operates manufacturing and testing facilities in the Bay Area and serves automotive, consumer electronics, and energy storage markets.

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Bluestem Biosciences uses an industrial fermentation process with an engineered yeast strain to convert American corn into 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) and other platform chemicals, offering a domestic alternative to petroleum-based production. Its business model retrofits existing U.S. bioethanol facilities to produce these chemicals at commercial scale, targeting American manufacturing and agricultural supply chains.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

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Bonumose produces tagatose, a naturally occurring "rare sugar" made from plant starch (corn, wheat, cassava) using proprietary enzymes, offering a sugar substitute with a low glycemic index and reduced calories. It supplies food manufacturers and consumers with tagatose and other rare ingredients for food, supplements, animal feed, crop protection, and soil health.

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Boox provides custom-branded, sustainable packaging along with international product sourcing and fulfillment services for consumer brands. It handles supplier sourcing, quality assurance, compliance, logistics, storage, and shipping so brands can focus on brand building.

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Breathe develops a battery software toolchain that lets OEMs and battery engineering teams design, simulate, and control lithium batteries to improve cycle life, energy density, and charging while lowering costs. Its tools target automakers and other device manufacturers rather than providing battery management hardware.

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Bright Biotech produces recombinant proteins, including growth factors, by expressing them in plant chloroplasts. Its proteins are aimed at cell culture and regenerative medicine applications.

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Brisil produces precipitated silica and highly dispersible silica from rice husk ash, a byproduct of using rice husk as fuel. Its highly dispersible silica serves as a filler in energy-efficient green tires to improve vehicle mileage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, targeting the tire and silica production industry in India.

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Brite Solar develops nanomaterial-based semi-transparent solar glass, including Agri-PV panels for greenhouse and open-field horticulture and smart glass for energy-efficient buildings. Its products serve agriculture and construction customers, combining solar power generation with crop protection and reduced building energy use.

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Bugamed Biyoteknoloji, founded in 2017, produces critical raw materials such as atelocollagen, undenatured collagen, hyaluronic acid, silk fibroin, and vegan protein for the pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetics, and food industries. The company focuses on sustainable biotechnology-based ingredient solutions.

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Bygen manufactures activated carbon from renewable nut shells and sustainable forestry materials for use in water filtration, air purification, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and manufacturing industries. The company emphasizes a low-carbon-footprint production process that reduces reliance on fossil fuels during the activation stage.

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Calyxia develops sustainable microparticles and microcapsules using advanced encapsulation technology derived from emulsion science research. The company serves global industries designing high-performance, eco-engineered materials while prioritizing environmental sustainability and circular economy principles.

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