New Materials Startups

Cavitel is a Polish manufacturer of specialized polymer compounds and materials for the plastics processing industry, producing injection compounds, chalk fillers for films, and various processing additives. The company focuses on reducing plastic waste, particularly from fishing nets, and developing environmentally sustainable polymer solutions.

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ceEntek develops UHPC 2.0, an ultra-high performance concrete enhanced with carbon nano-fibers, aimed at improving concrete properties while lowering cost and carbon footprint. The company targets the construction and building materials industry with application-driven concrete solutions.

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Celadyne develops a domestically manufactured multi-layer proton exchange membrane that reduces hydrogen crossover to improve durability and efficiency in fuel cells and electrolyzers. Its membrane targets defense and industrial electrochemical systems, with roadmap applications including flow batteries, electrochemical separation, and compression for markets such as trucking, shipping, steel, and grid power.

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Cellarim produces beauty and skincare ingredients using enzymatic, cell-free synthesis rather than extraction, fermentation, or conventional chemical methods. It positions its enzyme-based approach as a way to make purer, more scalable, and more sustainable cosmetic ingredients.

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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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Cellfion develops materials for next-generation energy and water systems, focused on safer, higher-performance alternatives that reduce environmental impact. The company positions its work around sustainability and circular systems aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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CellON develops plant and wood-based material technologies, including SuperFibre and Nanogel products, designed to replace synthetic materials in applications requiring oil resistance, fire prevention, or antimicrobial properties. The company serves manufacturers seeking sustainable, biodegradable alternatives free from toxic chemicals.

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CelluComp manufactures Curran, a patented bio-based platform derived from cellulose nanofibres extracted from vegetable waste, used to add strength and barrier properties to pulp and other materials as a replacement for plastics and PFAS. Its primary application is fibre-based barrier packaging for food, personal care, and home care products, with additional uses in industrial materials, paints and coatings.

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Cellva develops natural coffee-fruit ingredients and microencapsulation formats for food and beverage brands, providing chocolate and caramel flavor, color, and functionality with traceable Brazilian origin. It sources high-value bioactives from the Amazon and produces industrial-grade ingredients for brands seeking cleaner labels and faster product innovation.

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Ceradis develops and sells fungicides for crop protection and fertilizers for plant nutrition, built around its proprietary formulation technology. Its products target sustainable and organic farming with an emphasis on being safer for users and the environment.

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CETIS FLEX is a European company providing flexible packaging and commercial printing solutions, offering turnkey services for companies looking to increase the value and visibility of their products. It also produces security printing products such as biometric passports and follows international security and quality standards.

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CFL (Creative Flooring Solutions) develops, manufactures, and markets sustainable flooring products, selling to retail groups and distributors worldwide. Founded in 2004 by European owners, the company operates as a global group of flooring companies.

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Constantia Flexibles manufactures tailor-made flexible packaging for consumer goods and pharmaceutical markets, with a focus on Design for Recycling principles and recyclable packaging solutions through its Ecolutions portfolio. The company serves brand and product manufacturers globally.

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CGH Group manufactures double-walled steel storage tanks for fuel, LPG, water, bitumen, foam components, and industrial applications, serving oil companies, fuel station operators, logistics firms, and manufacturers. Part of an international group operating across Europe, Africa, and Asia, with production dating back to the 1990s in Poland.

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Wuhan Changli manufactures and sells glass products including flat glass, low-E glass, tempered glass, laminated glass, and hollow glass. The company serves construction and engineering markets in China.

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ChemID is a chemical and product data management platform that lets users upload, translate, compare, and secure product data through a universal data schema. It serves laboratories, producers, consumers, and regulators for tasks including quality tracking, authenticity verification, and regulatory compliance.

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Kompozītmateriāli Ltd., founded in 2013, is a composite materials dealer supplying products and technical support to corporate and retail customers. It serves the Baltic and Scandinavian markets, exporting goods across the region from its base in Riga.

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Chevron Phillips Chemical produces petrochemicals and polymers used in everyday products such as packaging and safety materials. It serves a range of industrial markets globally.

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Chitec develops specialty chemicals and plastic additives for industrial applications. The company offers products including UV stabilizers, polymer technologies, and spectral management solutions for manufacturing and chemical industries.

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CHONEX develops biological fertilizers made from insect-derived natural materials using its patented biorefining platform, aimed at improving soil health, nutrient use efficiency, and crop resilience. Its products target farmers growing crops such as cotton, peanut, citrus, blueberries, lettuce, and wine grapes.

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Anew makes plant-based, mono-material bottles as an alternative to glass, plastic, and aluminium packaging, with a lighter weight, greater durability, and lower carbon footprint. The bottles avoid the plastic linings used in aluminium containers.

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ChopValue manufactures furniture, wall features, and signage from a densified composite material made by compressing recycled chopsticks, produced locally through a network of microfactories. It offers standard and custom business solutions for companies seeking to meet sustainability goals.

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ChopValue manufactures furniture, wall features, and signage from a densified composite material made by compressing recycled chopsticks, offering standard and custom solutions for businesses. It operates a network of local microfactories to produce and distribute products close to customers, positioning itself in the circular economy and sustainable materials space.

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Chromascape is a specialty chemicals and colorants manufacturer that operates a quality-managed production system using known suppliers with Certificates of Analysis. It applies lean manufacturing principles and digital plant-floor connections to serve customers in niche market segments through sales, service and support.

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