New Materials Startups

Groupe Berkem is a chemical manufacturer developing plant-based and eco-responsible chemistry solutions to replace conventional chemical substances. It serves cosmetics, nutraceutical and food industries, hygiene and protection markets, and industrial applications, including products for protecting, decorating and maintaining wood and mineral materials.

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Berlin Packaging is a hybrid supplier of plastic, glass, and metal containers, closures, and dispensing systems, combining packaging manufacturing, distribution, and related services. It serves customers across many industries with wholesale bottles, jars, cans, and drums, along with package design services.

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Beta Glass manufactures glass containers and complementary packaging such as crates and crowns for beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food brands. It operates two plants in Nigeria (Agbara and Ughelli) and serves customers across West and Central Africa.

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A company aiming to revive the American steel industry, presenting itself as inspired by the legacy of Bethlehem Steel.

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Betterial develops carbon nanotube dispersions for secondary battery applications, offering proprietary materials and manufacturing processes. The company supplies advanced materials for the battery electrode market.

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Big Blue Technologies develops an electrified aluminothermic process for producing primary magnesium metal and calcium aluminate with lower energy use and emissions than the incumbent Pidgeon process. It targets manufacturing, construction, and defense industries that rely on these critical materials.

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Big Idea Ventures is a venture capital fund and startup accelerator focused on the new food space, investing in and accelerating alternative protein and foodtech startups. It runs cohort-based accelerator programs in New York City, Singapore, and Paris, providing capital, in-kind services, and expert support to high-growth food companies.

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Big Top Manufacturing designs and manufactures fabric buildings and shelters, offering temporary, permanent, and scalable structures for military, aviation, industrial, and commercial applications. The company builds its products in the United States and serves customers nationwide.

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Bind-X develops biological dust control technology for mining operations, using a natural bio-cementation process to bind soil particles and reduce dust on haul roads, tailings facilities, and stockpiles while significantly lowering water consumption and environmental impact.

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binderholz is an Austrian family-owned wood processing group that manages the full value chain from forestry and sawmills to solid-wood products, packaging solutions, timber construction systems, and residential housing. It also converts production residues into biofuels, green electricity, and pressed-wood pallets and blocks, operating over 60 sites across Europe and the USA.

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BindEthics develops Ecohesive, a bio-based adhesive for wood and paper applications that eliminates formaldehyde emissions and reduces CO2 footprint, targeting woodworkers and particleboard/engineered wood manufacturers. The product is made in part from beer waste and meets P2 board standards for industrial-scale timber gluing.

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Bioplastix engineers E. coli and Halomonas bacteria using AI, enzyme optimization, and precision fermentation to produce high-performance PLA and PHB biopolymers from low-cost sugars and agroindustrial waste. It acts as a technology partner for petrochemical companies, agribusinesses, and consumer goods manufacturers, providing custom microbial strains, biopolymer formulations, and bioprocesses for bioplastic production.

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Bio-Gate AG develops antimicrobial coatings and materials, including silver-based technology, applied to medical implants, veterinary care products, and other applications. The company serves the medical technology and animal-care markets, with activities in Germany and North America.

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BioAtlantis develops bioactive compounds extracted from seaweed and terrestrial resources to mitigate stress in plants, animals, and humans. The company serves the agricultural crop sector with naturally derived biostimulants and nutraceuticals designed to strengthen natural defence systems.

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BioBond is a materials technology company developing plant-based, low-VOC adhesives and protective coatings for industries including packaging, construction, automotive, textiles, furniture, marine, and aerospace. Its products, such as the BioCoat SUP250 polyurethane coating, are made in the USA without added microplastics and target healthcare, commercial, industrial, and food-safe environments.

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Biochar Innovations develops a patent-pending, carbon-negative fertiliser made from biogenic, nitrogen-free ingredients granulated for use with existing farm machinery, aimed at arable farmers. The company, which also works on other biochar-based products, focuses on reducing agricultural carbon emissions while maintaining crop yields in the UK.

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BioCloak develops fully biodegradable bio-based encapsulation and coating technologies to replace petroleum-based polymers used for the controlled release of pesticides, fertilizers, and nutrients. It serves agrochemical and animal nutrition companies, aiming to reduce microplastic pollution in agriculture, landscaping, and animal nutrition applications.

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Biohm is a research and development company developing scalable biotechnologies aimed at reshaping industrial and economic systems. Its work centers on aligning natural and cultural systems around the concept of "biosynergy," the interconnection of all living things.

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A supplier of natural cosmetic ingredients derived from 100% natural Amazonian rainforest fruits, producing raw materials for skin and hair care. It sells to the cosmetics industry, offering ingredients rich in fatty acids, active compounds, and micronutrients such as vitamins A, E, F, C and linoleic acid.

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BioLamina develops full-length human recombinant laminin proteins and related cell culture substrates for research and clinical applications. The company's products support the growth and differentiation of pluripotent stem cells, tissue-specific cells, and organoid development in both 2D and 3D culture environments.

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Biomatlante (Advanced Medical Solutions, Nantes) develops synthetic bone graft matrices for bone regeneration, used by surgeons in orthopedics, trauma, spine, and dental surgery. Based near Nantes, France, it sells its bone graft products in over 50 countries.

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Biomerix (a biomedical division of dsm-firmenich) develops and co-creates biomaterials used in implantable medical devices, working with medical device and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. It provides customized biomaterial solutions along with co-development, quality, and regulatory support services.

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BioMetallica recovers critical metals—including precious metals, platinum group metals, rare earth elements, silver, and silicon—from complex waste streams such as e-waste, spent autocatalysts, mine tailings, and solar panels. It uses proprietary synthetic biology and green chemistry hydrometallurgy, including on-site biocyanide generation, to provide circular metal recovery.

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Biomimetic manufactures specialty glass products with anti-reflective, anti-glare, and anti-fogging properties using green laser texturing technology. The company serves customers in optics, displays, and industrial applications requiring high light transmittance and durability.

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