New Materials Startups

Mater-AI designs novel thermoelectric materials using AI, physics-based modelling, quantum methods, and lab validation, aiming for higher efficiency without toxic or rare earth elements. Its materials target power generation and solid-state cooling across automotive, industrial systems, and IoT applications.

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Materia Bioworks develops MAPS, an AI-powered platform for accelerating product development using bio-based and biodegradable materials. The system helps manufacturers and product developers optimize material formulations and explore sustainable material options to reduce R&D cycles.

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Material Science develops OLED materials, with additional business areas in semiconductors and secondary batteries. Its technical work spans material development, synthesis, sublimation purification, and device evaluation, with products applied to mobile, TV, and IT displays.

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MaterialGate manufactures and sells single-molecule dielectrics, a materials technology developed for electronic device applications. The company also provides technical licensing and functional exploration services to support the development of new material capabilities.

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Materialize Bio develops a 3D manufacturing platform that processes natural biopolymers such as silk, collagen, chitosan, and alginate into complex shapes for medical and surgical applications. The company focuses on biomaterial innovations for use in medicine.

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MatNex is a materials design company that uses first-principles computation, machine learning, and materials engineering to design new materials to customer-specified performance and cost targets, and owns the resulting material IP. It is starting with rare-earth-free magnets for industries such as EVs, wind turbines, data storage, and electronics, with plans to expand into fluids, semiconductors, batteries, and superconductors.

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Matoha develops infrared sensor and AI-based devices that identify the composition of textiles, plastics, and flooring materials. The company provides handheld, desktop, and bench-scale solutions for material identification across industries.

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Matrix Pack manufactures fiber-based single-use food packaging products and paper drinking straws for Quick Service Restaurants, FMCG, food service, HORECA, retail, and industrial applications. Founded in Greece in 2009, it operates eight production facilities and serves customers across more than 64 countries.

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MattiQ accelerates materials science discovery using a platform for computational experimentation and design across energy, computing, transportation, and space industries.

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MesoMat is a materials science company founded by physics researchers and academics developing technology for advanced materials characterization and analysis.

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Metalshub operates a digital platform for physical raw material trading, serving buyers and sellers in the metals and mining industry. The company focuses on making metals procurement and trading more transparent and efficient.

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Metastable extracts critical metals like cobalt, lithium, copper and aluminium from recycled materials using proprietary carbothermal reduction technology, producing them in standard commodity forms for reuse.

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MetGen develops industrial enzymes for bio-based chemical and material production from biomass and wood feedstocks. The company provides enzyme solutions to biotechnology and chemical manufacturing companies seeking greener alternatives to petroleum-based production processes.

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MiaSolé produces lightweight, flexible thin-film CIGS solar cells and turnkey cell-manufacturing equipment, used in applications from commercial roofing panels to portable mobile devices. It also supplies CIGS process equipment, CIG target manufacturing, R&D support, and spare parts so customers can produce their own high-efficiency cells.

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MicroLub is a UK-based deep-tech ingredient company that develops protein-based biolubricant molecules — protein microgels coated with polysaccharides — that reduce molecular friction to replace fats and oils in food and personal care products while retaining their mouthfeel and texture. It sells bespoke formulation solutions to R&D teams at food manufacturers, ingredient companies, and personal care brands.

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Micro Plastics Pvt Ltd (MPPL) is a contract toy manufacturer and exporter operating plants in Bangalore and Hosur, India, with injection, roto, and blow molding machines plus spray booths and a darts manufacturing line. It provides custom molding and component supply for toy brands.

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MicroTau develops MAKO Flightfilm, a shark skin-inspired drag-reducing surface film applied to aircraft exteriors to improve aerodynamic efficiency and reduce fuel burn without structural modifications. It serves airlines and defense customers in the aviation sector.

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Mining Wave develops magnetic-pulse treatment technology to improve ore processing efficiency and extraction rates for mining operations. The company applies electromagnetic impulse technology to pre-treat ore, enhancing mill productivity and metal recovery in extraction processes.

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Minpraxis offers materials testing and analysis services, including per meter sample testing, geometallurgical and geotechnical applications, and HPGR evaluation for the mining and mineral processing industries.

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MIWA is a technology company that develops reusable and refillable packaging solutions for FMCG products, aiming to bring reuse into regular shops and other points of sale. It combines packaging design, retail operations, logistics, and data systems while tracking impact measurements.

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Momentum Transfer provides mail-in access to synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction and scattering measurements, offering higher signal-to-noise and resolution than lab XRD with results in 2-4 weeks. It serves industrial and academic materials analysis teams across mining, materials R&D, pharmaceuticals, and academia, and provides free web tools for crystalline phase identification.

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Monte Caldera provides a physics-based molecular modeling platform (Caldera Engine) that accelerates materials discovery and R&D for industries including energy, aerospace, chemicals, and semiconductors. The platform reduces experimental cycles and enables sustainable material design through advanced computational science.

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Moxyoid develops CERLOS®, a mineralization process that infuses wood and other lignocellulosic fibers with an inorganic, ceramic-like material to create fire-resistant, mold-resistant, and weather-stable building products. Its offerings target the construction and wildfire-resilient home market, including siding, panels, roofing tiles, and structural members.

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Mushroom Material develops sustainable packaging materials from mycelium. The company serves customers seeking alternatives to conventional plastic packaging.

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