New Materials Startups

GridWrap makes composite-material wraps that reinforce utility poles, restoring structural capacity in under an hour without pole replacement, permitting, or service interruptions. It sells grid-hardening solutions to electric utilities, with projects in the USA, Canada, and Brazil.

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CTI is a French metalworking company specializing in custom boilermaking (chaudronnerie) and mechanically welded assemblies for high-precision industries. Operating since 1987 with three workshops totaling 10,000 m², it works to standards including ISO 9001, EN 3834-2, EN 1090, and ASME Stamp U.

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GrowZorb Technologies makes reusable seeding mediums and plant substrates from a custom-formulated adsorbent material designed to provide an oxygen-rich, drier environment with controllable moisture for precision growing. Its products serve growers seeking to manage irrigation cycles and avoid compaction and mineral buildup common to other growing mediums.

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Grownstone manufactures Bio-Gel Composite tiles made from 100% recycled byproducts of agricultural, woodworking, and stone-making processes. The tiles are cured with an energy-efficient, carbon-negative process aimed at construction projects of varying sizes.

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Grupo Phoenix, now part of TekniPlex Inc. as its Consumer Products division, makes materials science and packaging solutions for consumer brands across more than 20 vertical markets including dairy, coffee, beverages, cosmetics, and household products. It produces sustainable packaging substrates such as recycled molded fibers, PET, and recycled-content PP and PE for uses like egg cartons, produce trays, and foodservice containers.</parameter> <parameter name="products">[{"name": "GeoPack", "kind": "product", "description": "A packaging portfolio of substrates including recycled molded fibers, PET, and PCR-containing PP and PE used for products such as egg cartons, wine carriers, produce trays, and foodservice containers."}]

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Marzotto Group is a textile manufacturer producing premium wool, cotton, linen, hemp, and silk fabrics for fashion and home furnishings, emphasizing craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability across multiple owned brands including Guabello, Marlane, and others.

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Guerin develops satellite sub-systems using advanced materials and manufacturing techniques, aiming to enable lower-cost launches of large and complex satellites. The company operates in the space technology sector and focuses on strengthening India's space capabilities.

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Gulf Cryo produces and supplies industrial, medical, and specialty gases—including oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, and helium—for a range of industries. The company operates across multiple countries in its region and provides gas production and related solutions.

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H2nanO develops advanced materials and process designs for low-energy water treatment and reuse, serving mining, energy, power generation, and data infrastructure companies. The company focuses on making industrial water use more efficient, economical, and sustainable.

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Haelixa provides DNA-based marking for authentication and supply chain traceability, applying a molecular marker via spray to fibres, raw materials, and finished goods to verify origin and authenticity. It serves luxury goods brands and global supply chains seeking counterfeit protection and material-origin transparency.

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Halocell Energy develops next-generation perovskite photovoltaic (PV) modules that generate power under all light conditions, including low light where its modules provide power equivalent to button batteries. The technology targets IoT devices as a stepping stone toward large-scale full-sun solar products.

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AvantGuard develops Avantamine, an antimicrobial molecule that eliminates bacteria, viruses, and fungi on surfaces and skin without generating resistance, with an initial focus on topical treatment of the drug-resistant fungal pathogen Candida auris. The technology can be formulated as an antiseptic, disinfectant, surface coating, or plastics additive for use in healthcare settings.

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Hamilton Perkins Collection develops custom products and circular economy solutions through material reuse initiatives and corporate partnerships. The company works with leading organizations across retail, technology, sports, hospitality, media, and consumer products to create value from materials beyond their original purpose.

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Handgards manufactures and supplies disposable food service products, including films made from HDPE, LDPE, mLLDPE, and Nylon resins, gloves, and protective wear for the foodservice industry. The company manufactures in El Paso, Texas and operates as an innovator, manufacturer, supplier, and product consultant serving foodservice operators in the United States.

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HAPPE Spine develops INTEGRATE-C, an interbody spinal fusion cage built on its patented HAPPE (Hydroxyapatite Porous Polyetheretherketone) platform, combining porous and dense PEEK with integrated hydroxyapatite for bone ingrowth and post-operative imaging. The product is an orthopedic spinal implant intended for surgical use in spinal fusion procedures.

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Hardolass Holdings develops functional glass and nanotechnology-based coatings, including its Eco-HardoLass product, with applications such as antiviral, super-hydrophilic, and anti-snow coatings for railway, construction, automotive, and bicycle uses. The company conducts R&D and joint research (e.g. with Shibaura Institute of Technology) on functional coating agents for industrial and consumer applications.

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Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions develops natural, bio-based weed control products for agriculture and, through a partnership with SBM Life Science, the home and garden consumer market. The company works on next-generation bioherbicide solutions.

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Harvest Increase Agriculture makes SUPRGrow, a liquid fertilizer applied at low volumes alongside NPK and other fertilizers to increase corn harvest yields. It targets farmers and emphasizes that the product degrades into non-polluting natural chemicals.

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HASA produces and distributes water treatment chemicals such as liquid chlorine and muriatic acid, along with specialty pool, hot tub, and municipal/industrial products, for homeowners, pool service businesses, distributors, and municipalities. Operating since 1964 with seven production facilities across the western United States, the company emphasizes recyclable bottles and sustainable supply practices.

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Hazer Group is an ASX-listed technology company developing and commercialising the HAZER Process, a method for producing hydrogen and graphite from natural gas and other feedstocks. It operates in the clean energy and hydrogen sector.

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Haltermann Carless develops specialty and sustainable hydrocarbon products, including renewable and racing fuels, high-purity solvents, special aromatics, pentanes, and middle distillates. It serves the mobility, life science, industrial, and energy sectors with tailor-made and ISCC-certified solutions.

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Hunter Dickinson Inc. (HDI) is a private, global mining group that acquires, develops, operates, and monetizes mineral properties, and provides management, technical, financial, and administrative services to a portfolio of mineral companies. It works across multiple commodities including gold, copper, molybdenum, silver, and diamonds, covering exploration through mine operations.

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Heartland Steel designs, engineers, and manufactures steel pallet racking systems, mezzanines, stairways, and ladders for warehouse projects. It provides in-house design, engineering, and project management with dedicated sales representatives for clients.

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Heat Inverse develops cooling technology aimed at reducing emissions, drawing on expertise in mid-infrared photonics and metamaterials. The company operates in the climate and cleantech space with a focus on passive or advanced cooling systems.

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