New Materials Startups

i-Foria develops clean-tech systems for the circular bioeconomy, converting industrial waste, by-products, and renewable biological resources into higher-value, bio-based products. It serves companies and regions seeking to reduce waste and adopt circular production models.

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i-TES develops energy-efficiency solutions based on PCM (phase change materials), with applications in HVAC systems and sustainable technologies. The company focuses on material research, product development, and commercial expansion in the energy sector.

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i2Cool develops passive radiant cooling technology that lowers surface and indoor temperatures without electricity by radiating heat to outer space through the atmospheric window. Its energy-efficient cooling solutions serve applications across architecture, power and telecom, new energy, logistics, grain storage, photovoltaics, and the chemical industry for lower-carbon cities.

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i3 Membrane develops coated polymer membranes and porous films with adjustable electrical conductivity for separation and purification tasks, including sterile filtration for infection prevention, particle analysis (microplastics, asbestos), and digital membrane chromatography. Its technology targets laboratory/pharma, biotech, and medical technology customers.

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Fluidics designs and manufactures customized microparticles and capsules for businesses requiring specialized formulations, leveraging in-house capabilities for active protection, controlled release, and formulation enhancement.

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IAMGOLD is a Canadian mining company operating a portfolio of mines in Canada and other regions, with a focus on operational excellence, safety, and responsible operations. It works within the gold mining and natural resources industry.

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IB2 develops a patented pre-refinery beneficiation process that upgrades low-grade bauxite into high-grade, Bayer-compatible feed by neutralizing silica before refining. The technology targets the alumina and aluminum industry, aiming to lower costs, waste, and CO2 emissions in alumina production.

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IBI SA (Industrie Biomediche Insubri SA) researches, develops, and produces medical devices for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, including bone substitutes, grafts, 3D matrixes, and 2D scaffolds.

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ICOMAT builds fully integrated factories that produce steered-fiber composite parts using its patented Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) process, combining proprietary hardware, software, and production facilities to make lighter, defect-free components at industrial scale. It serves aerospace and mobility manufacturers, supplying preforms or finished parts and setting up production lines near clients for high-volume output.

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ICTYOS is a Lyon-based tannery that produces marine leather from fish skins sourced through the French agri-food industry, using its own vegetable tanning process. The hypoallergenic, exotic-looking leathers are aimed at the luxury goods market with a focus on responsible, eco-friendly materials.

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Idaho Timber is a distributor and retailer of wood products and building materials, serving customers through multiple divisions including a home center division and regional facilities across the United States.

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Iesmat provides instrumentation and solutions for the physical, chemical, and biological characterization of materials and nanoparticles, serving research, development, and quality-control needs in industry and science. The company has operated for over 20 years and supports customers in R&D, product quality, and process efficiency.

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iGii develops and manufactures Gii, a proprietary 3D porous pure carbon material for high-performance sensing, heating, and energy technologies. The company serves multiple industries requiring advanced materials for next-generation products.

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Iki Carbon makes patented building and design materials made of pure carbon derived from forest industry side streams, including interior tiles and exterior panels and bricks. Its products target architecture, construction, and interior design markets seeking low-emission, climate-positive materials.

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S.Lab produces biodegradable, home-compostable packaging made from mycelium (mushroom roots) and agricultural waste such as hemp, offering made-to-order custom shapes. It targets businesses across industries including beauty, fashion, beverages, electronics, interior decor, and pharmaceuticals looking to replace plastic packaging.

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IMEIK Technology Development develops biomedical materials based on biopolymers, bioproteins, and tissue engineering, including composite hydrogels and microsphere formulations. The company produces medical aesthetics products and is expanding its product line toward broader healthcare applications.

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Impact Nano is a development partner and tier 2 advanced materials supplier specializing in ligand, organometallic, silicon, and fluorine chemistry, offering custom "fingerprint" chemicals from benchtop to high-volume manufacturing up to 500 tons/year. It serves customers in computing, energy transition, and health industries using green chemistry and circular manufacturing approaches, with manufacturing based in the USA.

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Impact Recycling operates plants and licenses its proprietary BOSS separation technology to recycle hard-to-recycle mixed rigid, flexible and medical post-consumer waste plastic into recycled PE and PP materials. Founded in 2014 as a spin-out from Impact Laboratories, it runs commercial facilities in the UK and licenses the technology to partners across Europe.

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ImpactPCB provides mobile modular plants for recovering materials from electronic scrap (e-scrap), offering separation and size-reduction equipment to recyclers through a rental model. The company, which emerged from the EIT RawMaterials network, focuses on affordable materials processing and increasing circularity for recovered materials.

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Imprimus manufactures expanded content labels (ECLs) and booklet labels for consumer product packaging, enabling brands to display advertising, branding, and regulatory information across multiple panels. The company serves food, beverage, and retail industries with custom printing solutions including multi-color process printing and various material options.

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Ínclita Seaweed Solutions develops seaweed-based active ingredients as sustainable alternatives to synthetic and land-based actives, using green extraction and biorefinery methods. It offers a proprietary portfolio of ready-to-use ingredients and co-develops tailor-made ingredients with brands' R&D teams in the marine biotechnology field.

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INCOA Performance Minerals supplies high-purity limestone and industrial minerals to markets requiring specialized, innovative mineral products. The company leverages over 60 years of combined industry expertise and sustainable processing techniques to deliver reliable raw materials and custom solutions.

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Indigo Paints manufactures and sells interior and exterior paints, coatings, and putty products for residential use. The company offers a range of colors and finishes designed for home decoration and protection.

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Inductio AG is a Swiss technology company developing patented primary packaging systems and medical devices for the pharmaceutical industry, including syringe systems, vial systems, delivery devices and aseptic filling processes. It also provides know-how transfer and collaborative development services covering materials, manufacturing and regulatory strategy for pharma and medtech partners.

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