New Materials Startups

Continuum Powders produces high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing and advanced industrial applications, using atomization technologies and circular manufacturing processes that recycle material to reduce waste. It serves manufacturers in aerospace, defense, energy, medical, and industrial sectors seeking supply chain resilience and specialty alloy development.

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Momentum Transfer provides mail-in access to synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction and scattering measurements, offering higher signal-to-noise and resolution than lab XRD with results in 2-4 weeks. It serves industrial and academic materials analysis teams across mining, materials R&D, pharmaceuticals, and academia, and provides free web tools for crystalline phase identification.

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Momentum Materials produces nanoporous and mesoporous carbon powders, mesophase pitch precursors, and PEM catalysts for use in fuel cells, batteries, electrolyzers, and adsorption applications. It supplies manufacturers and R&D organizations working on clean-energy materials, having spun out of the University of Calgary in 2018.

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Monarch Biosciences develops and commercializes medical device and biotechnology products based on Thin Film Nitinol technology.

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Karma Soup Surf Co. manufactures sustainable softboards for beginner surfers, using materials and construction methods designed to extend product lifespan and reduce landfill waste.

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Moxy OID develops CERLOS®, a mineralization technology that converts forestry and agricultural waste into Class A fire-rated, non-toxic, fully recyclable building products such as siding and panels. It targets the building materials industry with products positioned as alternatives to combustible, formaldehyde- and silica-based conventional materials.

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M&Q Packaging LLC manufactures high-temperature nylon and polyamide films, vacuum bags, and sterilization packaging designed to withstand autoclaving, extreme heat, and chemical exposure. It serves the aerospace and defense, medical and dental device, electronics and cleanroom, solvent recovery, and food processing industries.

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Lithoglas manufactures specialized optical windows and mirrors for deep ultraviolet (DUV) and far-UVC LED applications, enabling compact hermetic packaging with improved thermal performance and light output. The company serves UV LED manufacturers and assemblers requiring advanced optical capping solutions.

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Van Genechten offers packaging services including design, production, and supply chain management, creating packaging trays and solutions for brands and products across various markets. It positions itself as a packaging company focused on custom, sustainable packaging design and high-volume production.

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Microtech Ceramics develops high-performance ceramic membranes for water and wastewater filtration, aimed at the water sector with lower energy consumption and improved whole-life value. It is an advanced materials and manufacturing company based in the UK.

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MTR (Membrane Technology and Research) designs modular membrane systems for industrial gas separation, including monomer and hydrogen recovery, LPG recovery, syngas upgrading, and CO2 removal from natural gas. It serves petrochemical, refining, and natural gas processing customers globally, with over 450 systems deployed worldwide.

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Muddy River Technologies designs and builds water and wastewater treatment systems, using physical, chemical, electrochemical, and microbiological methods to address industrial water contamination challenges. The company customizes its technologies for a range of industries and specific contaminant needs.

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Multisorb designs active packaging protection systems, including desiccants and oxygen absorbers, to control moisture and oxygen and preserve product stability. It serves healthcare, nutraceutical, food, and industrial manufacturers, offering custom solution development, testing and validation, and automation-ready dispensing systems.

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Mushroom Material develops sustainable packaging materials from mycelium. The company serves customers seeking alternatives to conventional plastic packaging.

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Mussel Polymers Inc. develops mussel-inspired adhesive technologies using strengthened carbon and aramid fibers that bond in wet environments and enhance existing adhesives. Its products target dental, defense, coral restoration, and electronics applications.

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MW Components manufactures engineered metal components — including springs, fasteners, metal bellows, and microcomponents — for demanding industries such as aerospace, energy/oil and gas, military and defense, and medical. It offers custom parts, rapid prototyping, and over 40,000 in-stock designs, operating more than 20 manufacturing facilities worldwide.

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MW Metals Group is a metals recycling company that services industrial plants nationwide, holding standard safety certifications and RIOS (Recycling Industry Operating Standard) charter membership. It has operated for over 60 years serving clients across the United States.

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Myant develops "Textile Computing" — smart connected textiles with embedded sensors that passively capture biometric data to create digital twins, using AI to monitor and provide proactive, remote healthcare. Its Skiin product line offers clinical-grade remote health monitoring, and the company also produces AI-designed advanced materials.

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Muse Bio produces a cell-free, naturally derived biological ingredient from menstrual blood for use in skincare products, partnering with brands to carry it. Proceeds from the ingredient fund the company's research in women's health, and it sources material from a compensated, screened community of donors.

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MycoFoundry develops mycelium-based materials for architectural and interior applications, combining biotechnology and design. The company produces acoustic panels, furniture, and custom biofabricated materials for the built environment.

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MyCol d.o.o. develops smart labels made with temperature-sensitive chromogenic materials that change color when a specific temperature is exceeded, detectable by eye or video camera without a power supply or IT network. It serves the rubber, plastic, pharmaceutical, and logistics and transportation industries for visual and historical temperature control.

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Mykito Sciences manufactures vegan, non-animal chitosan for medical, pharmaceutical, food, and industrial applications using advanced analytical facilities and GMP quality systems. The company achieves over 85% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to industry standards through its plant-based production methods.

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myonic GmbH manufactures custom precision components and solutions (such as bearings and machined parts) for industrial applications across various sectors. The German company emphasizes tailored engineering for precision, reliability, and efficiency in its customers' industries.

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Myoworks develops ancillary products for cultivated meat producers, including mycelium scaffolds, microcarriers, and cell lines that support lab cultivation of meat. The Indian biotech company aims to address scale and cost challenges in the cell-based meat industry.

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