New Materials Startups

Harvest Increase Agriculture develops SUPRGrow, a fertilizer used in small quantities to increase harvest yields of corn, soybeans, and other crops. Founded in 2022 to commercialize technology from the Bowden Research group, it serves farmers in Iowa and the wider U.S. Midwest.

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HASA manufactures and distributes ultra-pure sodium hypochlorite and other water treatment chemicals for recreational, industrial, and municipal water markets, serving pool professionals, pool owners, dealers, and public water systems. The company operates a vertically integrated supply chain with production facilities across the Western United States and offers a returnable container and bulk delivery model.

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Hauck manufactures a lightweight carbon-frame stroller designed for urban commuting and travel, weighing 5.5 kg and suitable for children from birth to 4 years. The product emphasizes portability, comfort features, and durability for parents seeking a compact yet stable child transport solution.

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The häussermann Gruppe manufactures solid softwood and hardwood products, wood-based materials, and WPC (Wood Plastic Composites) for facades, decking, interior fitting, and furniture construction, along with wood briquettes made from production residues. Based in Germany, it supplies wood wholesalers, specialist and DIY retailers, and the prefabricated-house and wood industries nationally and internationally.

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Havco manufactures composite truck trailer flooring for the trucking industry, combining laminated oak, PUR adhesive, and a glass fiber-reinforced composite layer. Its flooring is aimed at dry van trailers and has been produced since 2000.

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Hazer Group is an ASX-listed technology company developing and commercialising the HAZER Process, a method for producing hydrogen and graphite from natural gas and other feedstocks. It operates in the clean energy and hydrogen sector.

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Haltermann Carless manufactures hydrocarbon-based products and solvents for automotive, life science, industrial, and energy markets. Operating across eight global locations with over 160 years of combined heritage, the company produces specialty fuels, test fuels, performance solvents, and recycled transformer oils.

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Hunter Dickinson Inc. (HDI) is a private, global mining group that acquires, develops, operates, and monetizes mineral properties, and provides management, technical, financial, and administrative services to a portfolio of mineral companies. It works across multiple commodities including gold, copper, molybdenum, silver, and diamonds, covering exploration through mine operations.

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Helio Display Materials develops perovskite-based materials for colour conversion in next-generation display technology, offering high conversion efficiency, narrow emission, and high optical density. The company builds on fundamental IP exclusively licensed from Oxford and Cambridge Universities and is scaling its materials to pilot production for display manufacturers and partners.

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A Canadian company that manufactures hempcrete, a breathable wall system made with hemp-based materials for residential construction that provides thermal mass, fire resistance, and natural moisture regulation.

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Henkel is a multinational company operating through two main business units: Henkel Adhesive Technologies, which develops adhesive solutions across over 800 industry segments, and Henkel Consumer Brands, which manufactures consumer products. The company operates globally with innovation centers and research facilities focused on adhesive technologies and consumer goods.

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Hennecke is a global technology and systems partner providing industrial production and process technology for the polyurethane industry. It develops polyurethane processing machinery and solutions for manufacturers, along with related engineering and service support.

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Heraeus is a family-owned technology group specializing in materials expertise, developing customized materials-based solutions across the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics, and Industrials. It serves industrial and commercial customers globally with materials science and technology offerings.

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HeXalayer develops and supplies advanced materials—including turbostratic graphene and other carbon materials—for research and product development in electrochemistry, conductive and thermal composites, sensing, catalysis, coatings, and energy storage. It provides materials backed by analytical characterization (HRTEM, Raman, XRD, FTIR, EDS) in research quantities and custom or bulk supply for researchers, universities, national laboratories, and battery developers.

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Hexcel manufactures honeycomb and composite materials for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The company was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area and has grown into a global supplier of advanced materials.

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Hexion is a materials company operating an R&D lab (The HIL) where scientists, engineers, and technical staff develop new products, with a focus on sustainability and process automation. The page is a careers/recruiting page describing the company's culture, internship program, and hiring initiatives.

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HGGS LaserCUT is a contract metal fabrication company specializing in sheet metal processing, machining, and assembly of complex components. As an original equipment supplier, it serves manufacturers in commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, motorcycles, and caravanning.

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HGS BioScience produces liquid and powder agricultural products containing extracted humates to improve nutrient uptake and crop yield for farmers. The company offers formulations with fulvic and humic acids, sea plant extracts, and kelp-based solutions designed to enhance plant stress tolerance and performance throughout the growing season.

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PACT develops earth-positive bio-based materials for fashion and consumer brands, focusing on scalable, sustainable alternatives to conventional materials. The company operates a research and development laboratory and pilot manufacturing facilities to scale up its biomaterials for partner brands.

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HidrogeniCs uses patent-pending catalysts and low-temperature hydrocarbon pyrolysis to convert methane, natural gas, and biogas into solid carbon products (synthetic graphite, graphene, carbon nanotubes, and carbon black) and turquoise hydrogen. It targets domestic U.S. production of critical battery and industrial materials to reduce reliance on imported graphite and hydrogen.

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HPB is a German battery technology developer, organized as a Swiss stock corporation, that engineers solid-state batteries and licenses its technology worldwide rather than manufacturing itself. Its HPB Solid-State Battery targets stationary and mobile applications, from home storage to industrial buffers, serving manufacturers and businesses.

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HighT-Tech develops advanced battery membranes and components using ultra-high strength (UHS) technology to improve performance, safety, and lifespan in battery applications. The company serves manufacturers of consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and grid-scale energy storage systems.

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HiQuTe Diamond produces high-quality synthetic diamonds for advanced technology applications through proprietary processes combining diamond growth, processing, and quality analysis. The company serves high-tech industries requiring tailored synthetic diamonds and positions itself as a European leader in the field.

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A Japanese company operating administrative, sales, and CAD offices along with branch sales locations across the Saitama and Tokyo areas, with what appears to be a construction/engineering-related operation given its CAD room and construction division.

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