New Materials Startups

BEI manufactures high-energy-density lithium metal batteries for decarbonization applications. The company focuses on safer, more powerful, and cost-effective battery solutions through advanced materials and manufacturing processes.

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BEINBAUER GROUP is a German foundry and machining company that produces iron castings (with nodular and lamellar graphite) and mechanically processes cast and forged parts into install-ready components, covering the value chain from raw casting to just-in-sequence delivery. It serves industries such as commercial vehicles, agriculture, mechanical engineering, and rail technology, and is investing in electric melting for lower-CO2 casting production.

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BekaertDeslee develops and manufactures mattress textiles and fabrics, offering ready-to-use and custom textile designs along with lab-based consultancy for mattress and bedding producers. It operates across 21 locations in 15 countries, serving industry and end-customer needs in the sleep and mattress textile category.

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bematrix produces a modular aluminum frame system used to build temporary structures such as exhibition stands, congress walls, indoor and outdoor events, and pop-ups. It offers a free beCAD design tool, training programs, and a network of rental and service centres, serving event builders and exhibition professionals with reusable, recyclable framing.

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Benchmark Mineral Intelligence provides price assessments, forecasts, sustainability analysis, and consultancy on energy transition supply chains, covering raw materials, midstream components, batteries, EVs, charging, and battery storage. It serves companies, investors, and governments needing decision-grade data on mine-to-grid supply chains.

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Groupe Berkem is a chemical manufacturer developing plant-based and eco-responsible chemistry solutions to replace conventional chemical substances. It serves cosmetics, nutraceutical and food industries, hygiene and protection markets, and industrial applications, including products for protecting, decorating and maintaining wood and mineral materials.

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Beta Glass manufactures glass containers (30ml to 1.5L in white flint, amber, and green), metal crowns, and crates for packaging customers across West and Central Africa. It operates production facilities in Nigeria and supplies over a dozen countries in the region.

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A company aiming to revive the American steel industry, presenting itself as inspired by the legacy of Bethlehem Steel.

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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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Betterial produces high-quality dispersions of carbon nanotubes (CNT), graphene, and carbon black used as conductive materials for secondary (lithium-ion) batteries. The company is building a CNT slurry production plant in Ochang, Cheongju, South Korea, supplying materials for electric vehicle and ESS battery applications.

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Bind-X develops Terrabind, a biological dust control binder that binds soil particles to form a hard, durable surface layer for haul roads, tailings, and stockpiles, reducing dust and water use at mining sites. It serves mining operations globally with a biotechnology-based alternative to traditional water-based dust suppression.

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binderholz is an Austrian family-owned wood processing group that manages the full value chain from forestry and sawmills to solid-wood products, packaging solutions, timber construction systems, and residential housing. It also converts production residues into biofuels, green electricity, and pressed-wood pallets and blocks, operating over 60 sites across Europe and the USA.

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Bioplastix engineers E. coli and Halomonas bacteria using AI, enzyme optimization, and precision fermentation to produce high-performance PLA and PHB biopolymers from low-cost sugars and agroindustrial waste. It acts as a technology partner for petrochemical companies, agribusinesses, and consumer goods manufacturers, providing custom microbial strains, biopolymer formulations, and bioprocesses for bioplastic production.

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BioAtlantis develops natural compounds extracted from renewable marine and terrestrial resources to reduce stress in crops, animals, and humans by strengthening natural defence systems. The company participates in EU Horizon Europe-funded research projects in agricultural and biological science.

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BioBond is a materials technology company developing plant-based, low-VOC adhesives and protective coatings for industries including packaging, construction, automotive, textiles, furniture, marine, and aerospace. Its products, such as the BioCoat SUP250 polyurethane coating, are made in the USA without added microplastics and target healthcare, commercial, industrial, and food-safe environments.

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Biocomposites is a British company that develops and manufactures bone cement products used by surgeons in orthopaedic and surgical procedures. Its SYNICEM line is distributed globally and being expanded to serve UK NHS demand.

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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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BioLamina develops full-length human recombinant laminin products (Biolaminin) that provide cell-type-specific substrates for 2D and 3D cell culture, supporting stem cell research and clinical cell therapy development. Its animal-origin-free, regulatory-compliant products serve researchers and cell therapy developers working on experimental standardization and clinical applications.

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Biomimetic develops a bioinspired green-laser nano-texturing process that adds anti-reflective, anti-glare, anti-fogging, and super-hydrophilic properties to glass and crystal surfaces without chemicals. Its Tettix-branded treatments work on borosilicate, soda-lime, alkali-aluminosilicate, and sapphire substrates, and the company coordinates the EU-funded EIC Transition project "GLASS".

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BioPak supplies certified compostable food and drink packaging — including cups, containers, cutlery and accessories — for quick-service food venues, along with custom-branded packaging options. The company is B Corp certified and ships across Australia.

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BioPrex Medical develops permanent antimicrobial coatings for biomedical devices, using immobilized biocidal quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) that kill bacteria on contact without leaching into body fluids. The non-leaching, contact-killing coatings are effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and adaptable to a variety of surfaces.

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Bondwell Technologies develops a protein-based biomaterial platform that uses proteins to create materials for applications across energy, environmental, and medical fields. The company was founded by Texas A&M University scientists and is based in College Station, Texas.

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Biosynthetic Technologies manufactures biobased synthetic base oils called Estolides, derived from organic fatty acids in bio-derived oils, that serve as drop-in replacements for conventional lubricant base oils. Its products target industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids, grease, food grade applications, and personal care/beauty ingredients.

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Biotitan develops nanotechnology-based surface treatments with bactericidal and virucidal properties for various environments. The company offers tailored turnkey solutions, training, and custom application services.

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