New Materials Startups

CDT is a research and innovation centre focused on developing advanced materials, particularly polymer OLED and next-generation display technologies, with a heritage rooted in Cambridge University spin-out research since 1989. The organization provides R&D support and strategic funding to early-stage companies, leveraging its parent company Sumitomo Chemical's global resources to commercialize scientific innovations.

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Canvaloop uses a closed-loop process to convert agricultural waste into textile-grade fibres, aiming to reduce water use and prevent crop-residue burning. The company sells sustainable fibres to the textile and fashion industry and is developing farm-to-garment traceability for its clients.

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Capro-X uses low-capex biofoundries and anaerobic digestion to upcycle food and agricultural waste into caproic acid and related fatty acid-based products, offering a sustainable alternative to palm- and coconut-sourced chemicals. Its outputs serve chemical manufacturing, bioplastics, fuels, food, and flavor/fragrance markets while reducing waste-disposal greenhouse gas emissions.

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Carbitex develops flexible carbon fiber composite materials (branded OMNIFLEX, MONOFLEX, and GEARFLEX) that add dynamic and asymmetrical performance characteristics to products. The company currently focuses on the performance footwear market, partnering with brands such as adidas, Scott, DC, and Burton on development, manufacturing, and marketing.

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Carbix develops mineral carbonation reactors that capture CO2 from industrial point-source emissions and direct air capture to produce low-carbon and carbon-negative cements, concrete aggregates, and high-purity carbonates. It targets high-emitting industries such as cement, steel, chemicals, and glass, and also uses emission streams from waste-to-energy, geothermal, desalination, and natural gas plants.

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Carbogenics produces biochar from organic waste such as secondary biomass and difficult-to-recycle paper for use in anaerobic digestion, wastewater treatment, soil amendment, and carbon sequestration. The company, based in Edinburgh, operates as a cleantech and circular economy business addressing energy and food sustainability challenges.

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CarboMat manufactures advanced carbon materials—carbon fibers, hard carbon, and synthetic graphite—from low-value industrial byproducts for use in composite manufacturing and battery applications. The company uses proprietary low-GHG processes designed to reduce production costs by ~60% and emissions by ~50% relative to conventional methods.

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CarbonX manufactures a battery anode material, made using a patented emulsion feedstock technology, intended to replace graphite in batteries. The company positions its product as a way to reduce reliance on geopolitically exposed supply chains for battery production.

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Carterra designs and manufactures flexible microfluidic manufacturing systems for the life sciences and biotech research markets. The company serves research laboratories and biotech companies requiring high-throughput analysis and manufacturing capabilities.

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Cartonplast manufactures reusable plastic pallets, layer pads, and trays for food and beverage industry secondary packaging and logistics. Products are ISO 22000 certified, weather-resistant, recyclable, and designed for automated processes with traceability features.

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Catalon offers AI software for chemical distributors and manufacturers that connects to a company's ERP, CRM, email, and internal documents to automate order processing, pricing lookups, and SKU matching. It reads incoming purchase orders and customer inquiries, drafts responses, syncs orders to the ERP, and surfaces operational insights such as margin leakage and churn risk.

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Cecilia uses microwave-based technology to convert industrial plastic waste into carbon materials and clean hydrogen. It targets circularity for industries and applications including space exploration.

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Ceibo operates mining dust control solutions through its subsidiary Casia, which applies dust suppressors to reduce emissions while saving water and improving operational safety in mining operations.

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Celadyne develops thin, durable proton exchange membranes used in fuel cells, electrolyzers, and flow batteries, with hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis as initial applications. It sells these membranes to industrial customers such as utilities, EPCs, and manufacturers in energy, steel, and concrete, aiming to improve durability and efficiency while reducing PFAS and iridium use.

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Cellevate develops Cellevat3d nanofiber-based microcarriers and cell culture systems for upstream bioprocessing, used in viral vector, viral vaccine, and stem cell production by gene therapy and biopharmaceutical organizations. Founded as a spinout from NanoLund and Prof. Lars Montelius's group, the company focuses on commercializing nanofiber cell culture technology.

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CelluComp develops sustainable, cellulose-based bio-composite materials for packaging applications, serving consumer goods and packaging companies seeking environmentally responsible alternatives.

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Cemvision develops next-generation cement using alternative raw materials, electrified kilns, and waste slag upcycling to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry. The company targets cement producers and construction companies seeking decarbonized building materials.

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CeramTec manufactures advanced ceramics and high-performance materials, producing custom-engineered components such as orthopedic and dental implants, hip prostheses, and precision parts for the automotive, electronics, and semiconductor industries. It serves customers in the medical technology and industrial markets worldwide.

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A materials company producing patented composite solutions through a UK-based facility with over 1 million square meters annual capacity, partnering with regional manufacturers to distribute its technology globally.

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Changeover Technologies develops pelletising technology to recover waste materials from industrial processes, particularly silicon refining, and reintroduce them into the circular economy to reduce waste and CO2 emissions.

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Chemtros is a research-focused specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 2006 that produces pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), electronic materials, industrial adhesives, and semiconductor materials for various industries. The company leverages accumulated synthesis expertise combined with blending technology to serve customers across pharmaceuticals, electronics, and advanced materials sectors.

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CHONEX develops insect-derived biological products that enhance soil health, plant nutrition, and crop resilience to address challenges including salinity, drought, heat, and nutrient deficiency. The company serves growers by improving root systems and nitrogen use efficiency through a scalable closed-loop biological platform.

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ChopValue manufactures prefabricated wall panels for office interiors, made from undervalued resources using hyper-local production methods. The panels offer acoustic properties, reduce installation time and labor, and minimize construction waste and emissions.

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Chromis Technologies engineers and manufactures custom amorphous fluoropolymers, marketed under the CyclAFlor brand, with tunable optical, chemical, and electrical properties for applications such as semiconductor pellicles, optical coatings, gas separation membranes, and fuel cell ionomers. The company also offers R&D services, custom film development, specialty perfluorinated solvents, and fluoropolymer recycling for industries including electronics, optics, photonics, and clean energy.

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