New Materials Startups

Polymera develops biodegradable superabsorbent materials made from biopolymers produced by Antarctic bacteria, intended as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based sodium polyacrylate used in the absorbent cores of disposable hygiene products such as diapers.

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PolymerCycle is an integrated plastics recycling company that processes over 100 kilotons of plastics annually into regrinds, regranulates, and custom recompounds. It serves the packaging, automotive, construction, and electronics industries and offers contract services across the recycling value chain, from separation to compounding.

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Polymerize provides an AI-driven materials informatics platform that centralizes R&D data management and uses domain-specific AI models to predict material properties and suggest polymer and material formulations. It targets R&D teams in materials development, aiming to reduce experiments and shorten development timelines.

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Polymer Park designs and manufactures composite flooring and formwork products for construction and industrial applications, made primarily from recycled post-consumer plastics. The company offers durable, lightweight alternatives to traditional materials like wood and aluminum, with products featuring extended lifespans and reduced carbon footprints.

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Polymertal manufactures lightweight products using materials, including a collaboration with UBQ Materials to produce sustainable components. The company positions its work within sustainable and lightweight manufacturing.

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Polynatural develops and sells post-harvest treatments for fresh fruit, including residue-free ozone nanobubble sanitization, fungicides, and edible coatings to extend shelf life. It serves the agroindustry with application services and real-time monitoring, with a focus on South American produce.

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Polyram develops high-performance thermoplastic compounds, including adhesive tie-layer resins (Bondyram) for multilayer packaging and pipes, tailor-made engineering plastics (compounds modified for stiffness, heat, flame retardance and UV resistance), long glass fiber composites (Polytron), and RAM3D materials for pellet/FGF 3D printing. Its products serve industries such as automotive, packaging, irrigation, water systems, electrical/electronics and additive manufacturing.

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POLYTEC develops and manufactures functional plastic solutions, ranging from products for the energy sector to smart reusable packaging. The company focuses on efficient and sustainable plastic-based products.

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PolyXLabs is a biotechnology company that develops biodegradable, naturally derived polymers made from spent coffee grounds as a replacement for toxic, non-recyclable plastics for consumer goods companies. It offers customized chemical formulations for sustainable packaging and operates in the United States and Europe.

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Porex develops and manufactures sintered porous polymer materials and custom porous components for product developers across a range of industries. Founded in 1961, the company works directly with customers to design and scale tailored porous solutions from concept through high-volume production.

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Porous Lane produces a semi-flexible permeable pavement made from up to 60% recycled Australian tyre material, developed through research at the University of Melbourne, for use in access lanes, car parks, schools, terraces and areas near trees. The material reduces stormwater runoff, mitigates urban heat, prevents cracking from tree root movement, and is marketed to councils and infrastructure projects in Australia.

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Portals International produces security paper substrates and components used for passports, banknotes, and identity documents. It serves governments and security and identity organizations worldwide.

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Potsdam Science Park is a science and business park in the Golm district of Potsdam, Germany, hosting Max Planck and Fraunhofer institutes, University of Potsdam faculties, and research-focused companies in biotechnology, pharma, diagnostics, health, and new materials. Its site management provides services and support for scientists, students, startups, investors, and companies in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.

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HeatGen makes patented self-heating packaging for ready-to-drink beverages, using a solid-state thermal reaction that heats a drink to temperature within two minutes inside recyclable packaging. The technology is offered to beverage brands as a lightweight, safe heating solution built into the container.

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Prairie Clean Energy (PCE) processes flax straw and other agricultural waste from the Canadian and American prairies into products including flax fibre for pulp, paper, and biomaterials, biomass pellets for heat and power, biofuels, animal bedding, cat litter, and industrial absorbents. Based in Saskatchewan, the company uses a patent-pending decortication process to separate fibre from shive for use across biomaterials and bioenergy markets.

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PRE Labs designs, tests, and manufactures ballistic body armour for security, defence, military, and police organizations, with products certified to NIJ 0101.06 standards. The company is owned and operated in Canada and serves customers ranging from individuals to large agencies across North America and internationally.

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Nutrumami develops multifunctional food ingredients made from fermented faba protein (faba beans, oats, sea salt) using solid-state fermentation, delivering taste, texture, and nutrition while reducing additives and animal ingredients. Its FermiPro product line targets food manufacturers making ready meals, plant-based cheese, hybrid meat products, sauces, and snacks, and it offers co-development and waste-stream valorization services.

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Precision Coating applies industrial surface coatings, including PTFE non-stick coatings and MICRALOX anodizing for chemical resistance, on components across various applications. It operates facilities including a location in Costa Rica to support customers' supply chains.

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Prefere Resins is a manufacturer of phenolic, specialty urea, and melamine resins as well as derivatives of methanol-(C1)-chemistry such as paraformaldehyde and formaldehyde, serving customers in the construction, insulation, paint, tire, and coatings industries. The company operates 14 production sites worldwide and develops bio-based, lower-carbon products under its "Mission Zero 2050" sustainability program.

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Premier EuroCase manufactures finished components and laminated panels — including cabinet components and retail store fixtures — using European finish materials, with vertically integrated production based in the United States. It serves industries such as cabinetry, retail, closet, office, healthcare, and hospitality.

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Pretium is a plastic packaging manufacturer with production sites across North America and Europe, supporting customers where they make, fill, and distribute their products.

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Primient produces food and industrial products derived from plant-based, renewable sources, including ingredients and plant-based polymers. It serves partners across the food and industrial sectors, positioning itself around agricultural inputs and sustainable production.

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Primitives is a biodesign lab that develops advanced biomaterials—including biopolymers, biominerals, and compostable packaging—aimed at ecosystem regeneration and emissions reduction. Its work spans biodegradable seaweed-based sensors, compostable food packaging that indicates food quality, and MARBLIS, an architectural surfaces brand producing engineered biomarble (biocalcite) from overpopulated or invasive species, serving non-profits, governments, industry, and research organizations.

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Principal Mineral builds resilient supply chains for critical minerals and materials—such as copper foil, refined rare earth elements, and EMI shielding—used in defense, AI, energy, and advanced manufacturing. It combines assets, expertise, and intelligence into a single platform to address vulnerabilities in strategic material supply chains.

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