New Materials Startups

KinectXions works with strategic partners to develop and commercialize sustainable products, focusing on manufacturing technology to improve performance and lower cost. It supports partnerships across R&D, product commercialization, manufacturing, channel distribution, and turnkey installation services.

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Kingspan is a manufacturer of building products and systems, with a focus on insulation and building envelope solutions for the construction industry. The company operates across numerous European markets and beyond.

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KINKELDER provides online calculator and selector tools for sawing applications, helping manufacturers and production teams determine optimal cutting parameters, blade selection, and production time estimates.

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Kinotech develops an alkaline leaching and electrolysis process to recover high-purity zinc metal from electric furnace dust, a byproduct of steel scrap processing, enabling resource recycling with significantly lower carbon emissions than conventional methods. The technology targets steel recycling operators and metal manufacturers seeking sustainable zinc recovery solutions.

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Kintra develops bio-based, compostable synthetic fibers and resins as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based textiles, aimed at reducing pollution in the apparel supply chain. The company produces yarn and fabric materials for fashion and apparel manufacturers.

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Kish Company operates processing facilities that handle mineral processing including mica and spheres, with integrated laboratory capabilities. The company provides technical expertise and processing services for mineral materials.

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Kisling develops adhesive, sealing, and potting solutions used in electric motor production, including magnet bonding and thermal potting applications. It serves manufacturers of electric drives and motors.

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Kismet Technologies develops antimicrobial ingredients, including chitosan-based and silver-mediated cerium oxide formulations, that provide antimicrobial protection, odor control, UV protection, and longevity. The company supplies these ingredients to partners across industries such as textiles, coatings, packaging, and cleaners/disinfectants.

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Kismet Technologies develops antimicrobial ingredients based on cerium oxide, enabled by chitosan or silver, that provide antimicrobial protection, odor control, UV protection, and longevity. It licenses these ingredients to partners for integration into products such as consumer and pet goods, paints and coatings, and white-label products.

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Materially Kiwi transforms surplus kiwifruit into a plastic-free, vegan leather-like textile material that is water-resistant and non-toxic. The company serves fashion and design brands seeking sustainable, bio-based alternatives to petroleum-based materials.

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Klättermusen manufactures mountaineering and outdoor equipment designed for durability and environmental responsibility. The company serves adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts with gear engineered to perform in harsh conditions while minimizing ecological impact.

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Klöckner & Co is a steel and metal distributor and processor offering online ordering with personalized pricing, chosen delivery dates, and digital quote and document management. Through its Nexigen® brand it provides transparent, CO₂-reduced material, service, and logistics solutions to help customers build sustainable supply chains.

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KMX Technologies delivers zero-waste solutions for water treatment, lithium extraction, and critical minerals sourcing using proprietary technology. The company serves industrial customers, lithium producers, and enterprises requiring sustainable sourcing of strategic minerals.

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Kovalus develops liquid-solid separation technologies used for product recovery, concentration, purification, and wastewater treatment across a range of industrial process applications. It works with clients to design solutions for purifying and recovering valuable process streams and meeting sustainability goals.

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Kremen Group is a Slovenian company made up of businesses operating in cooperation with strategic partners RHI Magnesita CZ and EKW GmbH. It operates under ISO 9001 quality and ISO 14001 environmental standards.

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Kriya Materials develops nanoparticle-based coating systems and dispersions for optical applications, covering functions such as anti-reflection, anti-static, anti-fouling and hardcoats. It serves manufacturers across industries including consumer electronics, automotive, solar and photonics, controlling the value chain from nanoparticle synthesis to finished coatings.

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Kunin is a US-based vertically integrated ion-exchange technology company that manufactures ion-exchange resins, develops metal recovery processes, and builds co-product plants at operating mines, smelters, and refineries. It focuses on recovering critical and by-product metals (including rare earths) from low-concentration, high-impurity feedstocks to build domestic US critical mineral supply.

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Kutanios develops LIPOXERASE, a skincare technology using biodegradable molecules made from natural amino acids and fats to remove lipid peroxides and other harmful chemicals produced by sunlight, pollution, and tobacco smoke from the skin. The company's science-based products are developed by medical biologists for the cosmetics and skincare market.

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Kwambio appears to be associated with designer jewelry and home decor products. The page provides insufficient detail to confirm the company's full offering or business model.

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Kwangu Kwako is a Kenyan affordable-housing company that builds homes, schools, and fences using its own precast concrete wall panels and hollow blocks, offering turnkey construction from studio packages to custom projects. It also supplies building materials to corporate clients such as apartment developments, with homes certified under the EDGE Advanced Green Building Standard.

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KWI Polymers produces nano-additives and polymer modification solutions for manufacturers, enabling weight reduction and performance enhancement in commodity and engineering polymers used in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. The company specializes in nano-additive dispersion, recycled polymer regrind, colorants, and compatibilizer agents.

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Lactips produces natural, biobased polymers derived from protein that are biodegradable and water-soluble, addressing microplastic pollution across industrial applications. The company offers CareTips®, a ready-to-use granule, and Enosis®, a line of biodegradable compounds for manufacturing and packaging.

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LAM-X develops nanofiber materials using patented light-activated photosensitizer technology that generates reactive oxygen species to kill microorganisms, applied to antimicrobial textiles and medical devices such as intravenous catheter dressings. It also produces life science products including a biodegradable universal Western Blot membrane (VerdiBlot) for protein analysis, with applications spanning medical devices, food packaging, crop protection, and water filtration.

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LAM-X develops advanced nanofiber and polymer materials, including light-activated antimicrobial textiles and Western Blot membranes, for applications in medical devices, food packaging, crop protection, water filtration, and life science research. Its patented technology uses photosensitizers in polymer nanofibers to destroy microorganisms when activated by visible light.

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