New Materials Startups

Daiwabo is a Japanese textile manufacturer producing fibers, nonwovens, and finished goods through an integrated system spanning R&D, raw material sourcing, manufacturing, and sales. Its products span hygiene items such as masks and diaper materials, cosmetics and skincare goods, industrial materials like construction sheets and filters, and functional apparel, serving both domestic and international markets.

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Dalmia Polypro is an Indian plastic recycler that processes post-consumer PET and Polyolefin (polypropylene and polyethylene) waste into recycled flakes and granules for use in fashion, consumer packaging, and industrial packaging. It also helps corporate brands meet Extended Producer Responsibility obligations under India's Plastic Waste Management Rules.

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DANOSA manufactures bituminous waterproofing membranes and distributes roof thermal insulation and acoustic materials for construction applications in Europe.

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Davis-Standard Corporation manufactures end-to-end processing and extrusion equipment used to produce products such as medical tubing, food packaging, pipe and profile, wire and cable, film, and fiber. It serves global manufacturers across markets including infrastructure, automotive, agriculture, packaging, and healthcare.

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Day 8 is a leaf technology company that extracts Rubisco protein from unused crop leaves using proprietary extraction technology to produce an upcycled, allergen-free, plant-based protein powder. It sells this ingredient to food manufacturers as a cost-effective alternative to whey and eggs for applications such as baking, beverages, and sports nutrition.

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Dayton Superior is a single-source supplier of concrete accessories, concrete chemicals, and concrete forming products for the non-residential construction industry. It also offers engineering support and training programs covering products, safety, and construction techniques.

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DazPak is a flexible packaging manufacturer that offers printing, laminating, and converting services to produce products such as pouches, bags, printed roll stock, and mil-spec packaging for consumer brands. It serves innovative brands nationally, with a focus on food packaging and brand commercialization.

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Deadwood Innovations develops a lumber upgrading technology for the forestry industry, including the utilization of aspen wood. The company targets sustainable production of wood products for forestry sector customers.

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Decameal produces marine protein and shell ingredients from European green (shore) crab harvested along the Danish coastline, using invasive-species removal as an input. Its products, including crab meal and shell-derived ingredients, are formulated for aquaculture, pet food, poultry, and specialty bait applications.

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Decomer Technology produces eco-friendly, water-soluble polymers used for consumer packaging, including blendable superfood packs for smoothies and water-soluble honey portion packages (Honeydrops). The company operates in the sustainable materials and packaging space with a focus on biodegradable polymer products.

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The Metals Company is developing polymetallic nodules on the seafloor as a source of base metals such as nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese for batteries and energy-transition infrastructure. It also processes these into battery-grade chemicals, copper cathode, and feedstock for manganese alloys and steel, serving energy, defense, manufacturing and infrastructure markets.

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DeepTech Recycling develops a patented chemical recycling technology platform that converts complex, hard-to-recycle plastics into base chemicals, monomers, feedstock, and other high-value products. The company focuses on turning plastic waste into a reusable resource, shifting plastics from a linear to a circular value chain.

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Deleksan produces and exports high-purity recycled chemicals made from organic waste streams using its own recycling technologies, serving manufacturers across multiple industries. It also offers local waste management services, including door-to-door chemical recycling and waste treatment and disposal, alongside its subsidiary Chemisan.

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Delphon operates a group of companies providing materials-based industrial solutions, including Gel-Pak's polymer-based products for safe handling and shipping of advanced technologies, UltraTape's engineered tape and label products for cleanroom environments, and TouchMark's high-precision device marking services. It serves manufacturers in the semiconductor, medical, and electronics industries.

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Dental Direkt manufactures zirconium oxide materials for dental laboratories, including a microlayering system combined with VITA Lumex Unique for producing dental restorations. The products target dental labs seeking faster workflows without compromising aesthetics.

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Derby Fabricating Solutions converts non-metallic materials—foams, films, fibers, laminates, and specialty materials—into production-ready components for automotive, industrial, engineered, and consumer/commercial applications. Founded in 1977, the company provides high-volume precision fabrication for uses such as NVH, sealing, insulation, and abrasion management.

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Desch produces plant pots and trays made from recycled plastic, including nIR-detectable and post-consumer recycled products for growers and plant retailers. Its brands include Grow&Go pots with built-in water reservoirs, D-TectPlus, and Recover, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

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DesiCorp develops advanced packaging and stabilization solutions for biopharmaceutical and therapeutic products, extending shelf-life without refrigeration to improve access in rural, remote, and emergency care settings. The company uses specialized materials and two-chambered packaging designs to preserve sensitive compounds during transport and storage in austere environments.

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Dewpoint Innovations develops functional nanostructured polymeric surfaces for atmospheric water capture, technology originating from PhD research at the University of Sydney. The company applies surface coating and materials science to sustainable water-generation and climate technologies.

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Dezpax is a startup providing food packaging for restaurants through an online channel, selling items such as food boxes, bowls, bakery boxes, and cups, and offering packaging consulting. It also provides one-stop services including logo screen printing, sticker production, box straps, cup sleeves, and custom box and paper bag design and manufacturing.

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Dialybrid develops and commercializes arteriovenous vascular grafts for hemodialysis using its Silkothane technology, a hybrid material made of silk fibroin and polyurethane. The company operates in the medical device sector, building on research into bio-hybrid materials for novel medical devices.

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Diamond Foundry manufactures lab-grown single-crystal diamond, including diamond wafers, with a vertically integrated approach spanning reactor and process technology in its own foundries. Its output spans consumer diamond jewelry (via its VRAI unit) and semiconductor applications, positioning diamond as a material foundation for AI chips, datacenters, and electric cars.

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Diamond Quanta is commercializing the Adamantine Platform, an engineered-diamond materials and interface platform providing coatings, substrates, and active devices for semiconductor, power electronics, optics/photonics, and quantum applications. It serves consumer, automotive, aerospace/defense, and quantum photonics markets and offers prototyping, product design, and IP licensing services.

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Dicor Products manufactures RV roofing systems, sealants, coatings and related specialty products, supplying both RV manufacturers and the aftermarket. It also provides engineering support, production consultation and service to its RV manufacturing partners.

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