New Materials Startups

Cortex manufactures a water-activated geosynthetic cementitious composite mat delivered in rolls for construction applications including ditches, canals, shoreline management, embankment walls, and pond lining. The material is thinner and less expensive than traditional concrete or shotcrete.

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Coveris manufactures flexible paper and plastic packaging solutions for major consumer brands across Europe and Africa. The company develops sustainable packaging designs intended to extend product lifecycles and reduce waste and resource consumption.

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COXEM designs and manufactures scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipment, including tabletop and full-size electron microscopes along with accessories such as ion beam polishers, sputter coaters, and detectors. Its products serve life science and materials science research and analysis.

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CPS Performance Materials is a specialty chemicals company operating businesses that produce and supply performance materials. It runs its operations through subsidiaries Geo Specialty Chemicals and Far Chemical.

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Craste manufactures green building materials, eco-friendly paper, and packaging products from agricultural crop residue using patented circular fiber technology. The company serves architects, designers, and businesses seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional materials in India and globally.

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Creative Foam manufactures custom engineered die-cut, formed foam, nonwoven and multi-material components for the transportation, healthcare, and industrial markets. The company serves automotive, medical device, and consumer goods manufacturers across North America with production capabilities in noise reduction, sealing, welding, and protective packaging.

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CRH is a leading provider of building materials and construction aggregates, serving customers across infrastructure, residential, and commercial sectors globally.

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Critical Materials Group manufactures and distributes military-grade explosive materials for defense arsenals, aiming to remove single points of failure in the supply chain. The company holds federal certifications required for producing and distributing such materials.

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Crossville is an American manufacturer of porcelain, ceramic, glass, and natural stone tile for interior and exterior floors, walls, and other surfaces, serving both commercial and residential spaces. Founded in 1986 and now part of AHF Products, it offers large-format tile and specialized finishes with U.S.-based manufacturing.

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株式会社CrowdChem develops and sells software and provides data analysis and consulting services. The company operates in software and data analytics.

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CryoCrate develops cryopreservation solutions for cells and tissues in biomedical research and clinical applications, particularly for cell and tissue types that cannot be preserved or lose viability using existing storage methods. The company targets life sciences and clinical markets globally.

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Crystal Growth Solutions offers KGINSITE, a machine learning system (patent pending) that uses real-time data to guide crystal growth, predict outcomes, and reduce defects and production waste. It also provides technical troubleshooting and training for manufacturers transitioning from lab-scale to industrial-scale crystal production.

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Crystron Tech publishes technical analysis of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cathode manufacturing, examining how the olivine crystal structure drives process and quality-control complexity across cathode active material production. The content focuses on battery materials, supply chains, and materials innovation for the electric vehicle and energy storage industry.

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cunova is a manufacturer of copper-alloy products and solutions serving industrial, maritime, and melting & casting technology applications, including tube bundles for marine systems. Headquartered in Osnabrück, Germany, it operates through a global network of service divisions and distributors.

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CurTec manufactures high performance plastic packaging — drums, pails, and jars — for storing and transporting critical materials such as active pharmaceutical ingredients, specialty chemicals, and precious metals. It serves the life sciences and fine chemicals industries, with product lines including biobased, recycled, UV safe, conductive, and pharma grade options.

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Curve builds BIOBRIC, a modular production system for precision fermentation and cell cultivation designed to reduce the capital and operating costs of biomanufacturing for lower-margin industries such as food, cosmetics, materials, and functional ingredients. It combines hardware with data simulations for strain and process optimization, and licenses validated setups to producers scaling commercial protein and bioidentical ingredient production.

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Custom Agronomics develops smart, high-performance solutions for agriculture. The company's leadership team draws on extensive experience in agriculture, finance, operations, and science to serve the farming industry.

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CutisBio applies synthetic biology and biomanufacturing to develop microbial strains, biomaterials, and production processes for use in health, beauty, and fashion applications. It works with manufacturing and distribution partners to bring materials to market, with a stated focus on longevity and healthier lives.

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Cutting Edge Coatings GmbH (CEC) builds ion beam sputtering (IBS) deposition systems for producing optical thin-film coatings, serving research and production customers in over 12 countries. Founded in 2007 as a spin-off of the Laser Zentrum Hannover, the company focuses on optical thin-film coating technology.

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CWP is a materials company that specializes in through-colored birch wood for furniture, flooring, acoustic panels, and architectural design elements, utilizing a proprietary low-impact coloring process.

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CyanoCapture develops a synthetic biology platform using genetically engineered photosynthetic cells that convert CO2 into high-value molecules such as enzymes, growth factors, peptides, bioplastics, and drug compounds. The company targets biomanufacturing and critical supply chain applications through a zero-sugar, CO2-based production process.

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CyCan Industries formulates, blends, and contract-packages chemical products in aerosol, liquid, and cylinder delivery systems, including private-label options for distributors and businesses. It also markets the Quality Aerosols line of adhesives, cleaners, and related products and offers custom formula and packaging services.

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Cyclicor is a biotechnology company based in Lund, Sweden that develops sustainable alternatives for plastics and coatings. The company focuses on transitioning the chemical industry toward circular economy solutions.

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Cyclize is a University of Stuttgart spin-off that developed a plasma reactor to convert waste into reusable value, aiming to make recycling more energy-efficient. It operates in the circular economy and cleantech space.

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