New Materials Startups

Ligna Energy develops S-Power supercapacitors, bio-based and ultra-thin energy storage components free from materials harmful to humans and the environment. The products are designed to be paired with energy harvesters to replace batteries in wireless electronics.

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Lind Marine is a marine services and general engineering contractor operating throughout the San Francisco Bay, offering equipment for charter or hire along with shipyard, sand, and oyster shell products. The company serves marine and construction projects in the Bay Area from its base in Vallejo, California.

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Liquid X manufactures particle-free functional metallic inks and provides printing capabilities for functional electronics fabrication via additive manufacturing. It partners with electronics manufacturers to develop and print components such as sensors, heating elements, and smart textiles, taking applications from prototype to production.

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Litherm Technologies develops fully electric calcination technology aimed at enabling zero-emission production of lime and cement. Its focus is on decarbonizing industrial calcination processes for the cement and lime industry.

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Lithios develops brine-agnostic electrochemical lithium extraction systems (Advanced Lithium Extraction) that use lithium-selective battery electrodes to recover lithium directly from brine at lower cost and with reduced water, chemical, and waste inputs. It serves lithium producers, resource owners, and project developers working with oilfield, geothermal, continental salar brines, and oil and gas produced water in the US and allied nations.

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Lithium Ionic is a Canadian lithium mining company developing spodumene concentrate deposits in the Itinga district of Minas Gerais, Brazil, to supply the EV and battery markets. It is advancing the Bandeira, Outro Lado, and Salinas lithium projects toward near-term production.

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Lithium Salvage is developing an end-to-end household Lithium-ion battery recycling process that uses lower-power methods and organic chemistry to chemically separate and refine metals such as Nickel, Manganese, Cobalt and Lithium from battery "black mass". Based in the North East of England, it aims to operate the UK's first clean household Li-ion battery recycling facility.

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Lithoz develops ceramic 3D printers and premium ceramic materials using its LCM (Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing) additive manufacturing technology. Its technical ceramic components serve industries ranging from semiconductor manufacturing to medicine.

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Little Feet Packaging develops recyclable and compostable packaging materials as replacements for single-use plastic, including thermal boxes used by third-party logistics and meal kit companies. It operates in the sustainable packaging and materials industry.

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Liveo Research manufactures films and packaging solutions for pharmaceutical and medical products, serving drug makers worldwide. Its offerings include standard and sustainable blister packaging, such as single-material blister systems in PET, PP, and COC.

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Low Carbon Materials develops materials-science additives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete and asphalt, offering "drop-in" products such as ACLA that integrate into existing manufacturing workflows. It serves construction and highways companies seeking lower-emission building materials.

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LPF Groupe (founded as La Paper Factory) designs and manufactures custom, eco-conscious packaging for luxury brands, covering design, prototyping, material identity, production, copacking, storage and delivery. Based in France, it serves sectors such as food and drink, spirits and fine cosmetics.

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L&R Industries is a Missouri-based industrial company operating multiple divisions, including metal fabrication, material processing, millwright and crane services, electrical contracting, and metal stamping. It also manufactures mechanical steel tubing and collapsible steel reels for conduit and telecom supply chains, serving industrial construction and retail commodity customers.

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Manufacturer of spray-applied coatings and application equipment for waste and industrial sites, including landfill daily cover, erosion control, hydroseeding, odor suppression, and dust control products. Serves landfill operators, mining and quarry operations, construction contractors, and remediation projects.

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Lubrication Engineers provides industrial lubricants and lubrication reliability programs, helping customers protect production equipment and reduce total cost of ownership. It serves companies across multiple industries that rely on high-quality lubricants for their production assets.

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Lumiforte produces coatings for greenhouse horticulture and outdoor crop protection, as well as line marking products for sports fields and industrial roof cooling coatings. The company serves growers, sports facilities, and industrial/tertiary sector customers with products that optimize protection against sunlight, heat stress, and UV damage.

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Lumus develops geometric reflective waveguide technology for near-eye displays used in augmented reality glasses, aiming for daylight-readable, energy-efficient displays in a normal eyewear form factor. Its optics are used in applications such as spinal surgery and by military fighter pilots.

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LunaLEC develops printable, ultra-thin and flexible light sources based on light-emitting electrochemical cell (LEC) technology manufactured with roll-to-roll inkjet and screen printing. Its light sources target applications such as smart cards, packaging and labels, and light-based anti-counterfeiting authentication for brands.

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Lunar Resources Registry (LRR) is an early-stage lunar mining exploration company that builds geospatial databases and interactive maps of human activity and resource locations on the Moon, and offers a lunar resources registration service and space legal framework. It uses remote sensing to identify sites rich in resources such as platinum group metals, Helium-3 and water, serving clients building space resources missions and operations.

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Lux Bio develops non-electric, non-toxic lighting products powered by proprietary bioluminescent enzymes, including a water-activated light stick (Lux Light) and a battery-free room-illuminating system (Lux Conduit). Its products are compostable and marketed to commercial, industrial, defense, and consumer users.

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Lyrata develops SmartSoil, a biodegradable, reusable grow-media alternative to rockwool for hydroponic indoor farming, combined with proprietary growing processes and an AI tool (LyrataGPT). It targets commercial growers with grow-media systems aimed at higher yields, lower water use, and reduced carbon emissions.

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M&Q Holdings develops custom engineered materials and flexible packaging solutions, including complex film extrusion, value-added labels, and integrated packing and supply chain services. It serves a diverse customer base across protein, foodservice, medical, consumer, and specialty industries.

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M2i is a French industrial group specializing in complex molecules and pheromone-based biocontrol products used to protect plants and crops as an alternative to conventional chemical pesticides. It also develops and manufactures active ingredients and intermediates for organic chemistry and life sciences, serving conventional and organic agriculture.

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Maan Special Products is a contract manufacturer specializing in adhesive technologies, high-tech micro bonding, surface treatment, coating depositions, and mechanical assembly. It serves the semiconductor, medical device, and optics industries with custom manufacturing and R&D solutions.

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