New Materials Startups

Touch Sensity develops Sensity Tech, a non-intrusive embedded system that turns materials into sensors, using mathematical models and AI to detect and locate pressure, strain, deformation, impacts and damage in real time without added sensors. The technology produces mapping and diagnostics on the health and wear condition of materials for structural monitoring.

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Transition Bio develops custom chemical additives that stimulate naturally occurring microbes to extract copper from low-grade primary and secondary sulfide ores during heap and dump leaching, improving recovery while reducing acid, water, and energy use. The company targets mining operations seeking to economically process sub-mill grade ore and stockpiles, with plans to extend its bio-optimization approach to other critical minerals.

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TrashCon is a waste management technology company that provides automated solutions for municipal solid waste segregation and recycling. The company serves governments and private organizations seeking to achieve zero-waste operations through proprietary technologies that separate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste, and convert multi-layered plastics into recycled construction materials.

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Corporate site for Henkel's Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands business units, presenting branded products and technologies for consumer and industrial markets. It highlights research, sustainability, and innovation activities, including a technology center for the North America region.

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TruSpin develops an AC electrospinning platform for producing nanofibers, including inorganic and organic compositions with controllable diameter, alignment, and porosity. It supplies custom nanofibers and materials to customers in fields such as alternative protein/cultivated meat scaffolding and water contaminant removal.

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Ubiquitous Energy develops UE Power, a transparent solar coating that harvests invisible ultraviolet and infrared light while allowing visible light to pass through, enabling electricity generation from windows and everyday surfaces. The coating is made from light-absorbing dyes derived from non-toxic, earth-abundant materials and is intended for integration into commercial and residential building windows without altering their appearance.

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Ultrasonium is a company focused on materials science and advanced manufacturing, developing engineering systems.

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UniSieve develops advanced gas separation membrane technology for decarbonizing heavy-emitting industries, with applications including carbon capture, olefin separation, and hydrogen purification. Its membrane solutions target industrial emitters seeking energy-efficient gas separation.

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Universal Fiber Systems is a maker of synthetic fiber and polymer technologies that operates six brands serving industrial, military, apparel, flooring, transportation, aerospace, medical, and additive manufacturing markets across more than 27 global segments. Its offerings span performance and spun fibers, technical staple fibers, recycled resins, and 3D printing materials.

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UpcycleX builds modular chemical production plants housed in shipping containers, offering distributed manufacturing that can be deployed at customer sites with lower upfront capital than traditional plants. It targets the chemicals industry with cost-competitive unit economics that do not rely on carbon credits or subsidies.

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Uplift360 develops chemical recycling technologies that regenerate high-performance fibres (such as aramid and carbon fibre) from composite and advanced-material waste at room temperature. It serves the aerospace, defence, energy, and automotive industries, aiming to create a circular supply of critical materials for Europe's strategic sectors.

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Uute Scientific is a microbiome science company, spun out of research at the University of Helsinki and Tampere University, that develops a nature-derived microbial ingredient intended to reduce the risk of immune-mediated and autoimmune diseases. It supplies this ingredient to companies seeking to add microbial-diversity health benefits to their products.

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Vale is a global mining company that extracts and processes minerals and base metals, operating an integrated logistics network of mines, railways, ships, and ports to transport ore to distribution centers. It runs operations powered by renewable energy in Brazil and emphasizes ESG practices, community programs, and safety initiatives.

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Valorize Bioscience uses a patented process to modify the color, taste, aroma, and texture of insect proteins while preserving their nutritional content, addressing sensory limitations that have restricted their use. The company aims to broaden the range of consumable product applications for insect-based proteins.

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Valtris is a specialty chemicals manufacturer that publishes corporate sustainability and ESG reporting on its environmental and social efforts.

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Variable Inc manufactures the Spectro 1 Pro, a portable spectrophotometer designed for precise color measurement at an affordable price point. The device enables accurate color matching for consumers and professionals across industries including paint, design, and manufacturing.

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VBASE Oil Company produces Secondary Polyol Ester (SPE) base oils engineered for high-performance lubricant applications, serving lubricant formulators, blenders, and OEMs. Its base oils target applications such as chain oils, food-grade lubricants, air compressors, gear oils, greases, refrigeration oils, marine oils, and metalworking fluids, with emphasis on durability and reduced environmental impact from renewable, biodegradable sourcing.

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Verdesian Life Sciences is a leading agrochemical platform focused on biological and nutritional fertilizer enhancers, seed treatments, and inoculants for specialty crops. The company serves farmers and the agricultural industry.

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Vertosa develops water-dispersible emulsion technology and active ingredients that infused product makers, such as beverage and edibles producers, use to formulate stable, homogeneous, and bioavailable products. It provides customized aqueous solutions sold in bulk as dosed active ingredients along with formulation and manufacturing support.

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Vollebak designs and sells experimental performance clothing made with advanced materials such as graphene, copper, Dyneema, para-aramid fibres, and electromagnetic shielding. Its products include jackets, t-shirts, jeans, and suits engineered for extreme durability and unusual functions, sold directly to consumers.

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VSParticle develops binder-free nanoprinting technology based on spark ablation to produce and deposit ultra-pure nanoporous layers from 40+ elements, and sells automated tools and a deposition service to academia and R&D customers. Its nanoporous materials target applications including electrocatalysis, energy storage, gas sensing, green hydrogen, and semiconductors.

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VundaHaus makes patent-pending dry-fit cementitious brick facade panels that install without bricklayers or wet trades, marketed as an alternative to conventional external wall insulation (EWI) and brickwork. It serves new build and retrofit housing projects, offering custom brick-matching and a complete "kit-in-a-box" system for developers and property portfolios.

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VUV Analytics develops vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) spectroscopy instruments and detectors for chemical analysis, including detectors for gas and liquid chromatography used in analytical laboratories. Its products serve applications such as hydrocarbon and waste plastic process oil analysis.

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Weller Metalworks is a full-service metal fabrication and machining supplier serving over 100 customers across diverse industries globally. The company integrates digital technologies into its operations across multiple Midwest and North American facilities to provide fabrication, machining, stamping, and finishing services.

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