New Materials Startups

Subatomic is focused on restoring domestic uranium supply in the United States.

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Supercarb develops biodegradable textile fibers made from carbohydrate-based biopolymers such as brown and red seaweed, fruit waste, and plant walls, as an alternative to conventional polluting fibers. The fibers are aimed at the apparel and home textile industry, offering durability, fire retardance, and lower water and carbon impact than cotton or viscose.

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Surrey Nanosystems develops and manufactures Vantablack, an advanced nanomaterial coating that absorbs up to 99.965% of light, used to eliminate stray light and reflections. The coating serves aerospace, automotive, optics, and design industries.

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SusPhos produces circular products from waste streams using zero-waste technology, offering sustainable alternatives to conventional fertilizers and construction materials. Their offerings include low-carbon phosphate fertilizers, cement binders, and raw materials for industrial applications, serving agricultural and construction sectors.

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A Dutch foodtech company that produces Oleocream, a specialty plant-based ingredient made from sunflower-seed oleosomes that adds dairy-like creaminess and texture to plant-based products. It supplies food manufacturers building applications such as plant-based drinks, cream cheese, ice cream, and sauces, and works with them on formulation and scale-up.

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Synbiote was a biomaterials discovery lab spun out of the University of New South Wales that researched naturally occurring, bio-based polymers to replace non-renewable materials in industrial applications. Its work produced Biota360, a biopolymer electrolyte for solid-state batteries, before the research cycle concluded in 2025.

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SYNOVA converts plastic waste and biomass into chemical feedstocks and renewable fuels using its MILENA thermal conversion technology. The company serves chemical manufacturers and energy producers seeking circular economy solutions and emissions reductions.

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Synteris develops advanced ceramic materials using its proprietary SLRS process, with applications including DoD/DARPA hypersonic flight programs. The company focuses on non-oxide ceramics and the commercialization of early-stage materials science innovations.

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SynThera develops bioactive glass-based biomaterials and specialty glass products for healthcare, industrial, and consumer applications including bone tissue regeneration, dental repair, skincare, and technical glass for electronics and aerospace. The company serves pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetics, FMCG, and industrial sectors with a focus on high-purity glass materials.

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TactoTek provides design tools, reference designs, and technical resources for In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) manufacturing, serving designers, engineering firms, and manufacturers across the product development lifecycle. The company offers digital tools, feature libraries, and knowledge bases to support the design and production of IMSE parts from concept to mass production.

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Tanbark manufactures molded fiber products as sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging, leveraging advanced fiber technology and heritage pulp and paper expertise in Maine.

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Tattva Bio is developing a biology-driven manufacturing platform that uses photosynthetic biological cells to grow high-performance industrial materials under ambient conditions. The company aims to reduce carbon emissions and resource depletion associated with conventional extractive, energy-intensive material production.

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TechMet invests in and develops critical minerals and technology metals assets across the value chain, focused on securing Western-aligned supply of minerals used in the modern global economy. Its portfolio assets are located in jurisdictions aligned with the US and its allies.

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TekniPlex Consumer Products manufactures packaging and dispensing solutions including cups, lids, trays, egg cartons, and sealing products for food, beverage, personal care, and industrial markets. The company serves brands and food service providers with specialized materials for freshness, safety, and sustainability.

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Tempress develops and produces diffusion and deposition furnace systems and related processes used to manufacture advanced materials and devices for the semiconductor, power, MEMS, photonics, solar, life sciences, and coating markets. The company also supplies diffusion furnace systems for solar cell mass production and serves customers worldwide.

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Terecircuits develops materials, polymers, and lithography-based processes for micron-scale assembly and packaging in advanced manufacturing, enabling components smaller than a grain of pollen to be assembled at scale. Its technology targets makers of IoT devices, wearables, augmented/virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, and medical devices.

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Terrafend produces water-based cleaning solutions and equipment designed to replace traditional solvents and caustics for the coatings manufacturing industry. The company's AURA product line delivers industrial cleaning with reduced chemical hazards and environmental impact.

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Terrion is building an integrated domestic supply chain for synthetic graphite in the United States, covering feedstock through finished material for defense, energy, and industrial applications. The company aims to reduce U.S. reliance on imported synthetic graphite used in lithium-ion batteries, nuclear reactor cores, and hypersonic and industrial systems.

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Texray develops woven, breathable radiation-protective textiles for medical professionals performing x-ray-guided interventions. The company's patented technology aims to reduce occupational radiation exposure in operating rooms.

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Electrospinning is a materials technology company that manufactures electrospun products, with a focus on sustainable operations and rigorous safety standards for both patients and workers. The company serves customers across medical and industrial applications.

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ThermAvant Technologies designs and manufactures oscillating heat pipe (OHP) thermal management solutions and thermal straps for aero-defense and high-technology customers, including government and commercial spaceflight applications. It is an AS9100/ISO9001 certified vertically integrated manufacturer serving private and government aerospace and defense clients.

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THEVA manufactures high-temperature superconductor wire and related components for industrial, power transmission, and renewable energy applications. The company serves manufacturers of cables, power electronics, drives, and power systems globally with materials designed for lossless electricity transmission.

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A Korean company operating in cryogenics, materials, and high-voltage fields. Details on specific products or services are not stated on the page.

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Tomorrow Foods develops plant-based protein ingredients and turnkey vegetable protein systems for food companies, enabling them to launch plant-based products. It serves B2B food manufacturers with formulations that are vegan, low-sodium, cholesterol-free, gluten-free, allergen-free, and kid-friendly.

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