New Materials Startups

VOID Technologies is a materials science company that uses its patented VO+ technology to engineer nano- and micro-scale air pockets into plastics, producing lighter, stronger, and more recyclable packaging materials. It operates extrusion labs and a compound manufacturing facility to help companies develop high-performance, lower-footprint plastic films and packaging.

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Volatile AI develops custom portable instruments for volatile organic compound (VOC) fingerprinting and gas chromatography. Its technology is applied to use cases such as benzene/BTEX detection, plant pest detection, biopharmaceutical fermentation monitoring, asphalt variant profiling, and whiskey maturation monitoring.

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Volta Circle is a venture capital fund investing in technology-driven companies that convert linear economic systems into circular ones, focusing on pollution prevention, closed-loop consumption, and waste valorization. It targets Seed to Series A startups in areas such as advanced recycling, novel materials, green chemicals, and recycling enablers, with a global focus on Europe, the US, and India.

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Vortex develops and applies no-dig, trenchless technologies for rehabilitating and installing water, sewer, and wastewater infrastructure, including pipe bursting, CIPP lining, geopolymer manhole lining, and pipe condition assessment. It serves contractors, municipalities, and industrial clients such as food & beverage, oil & gas, and pulp & paper operations, with projects executed globally.

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voxeljet builds industrial binder-jetting and High Speed Sintering 3D printing systems for producing sand molds, cores, and polymer, PMMA, and ceramic parts, and also offers additive manufacturing as an on-demand parts service. It serves industrial customers in foundry, automotive, aerospace, architecture, consumer goods, and art and design sectors.

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VRC Engineered Solutions is a value-added manufacturer of custom molded plastic, rubber, and sealing components, offering services such as plastic and rubber injection molding, compression molding, mold building, and design engineering. It serves customers in the healthcare, defense and aerospace, transportation, and consumer markets.

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Vulkam develops and manufactures small precision parts from amorphous metal alloys (Vulkalloy), offering co-development through mass production. It serves demanding industries such as watchmaking, jewelry, and medical devices, focusing on components requiring durability, corrosion and wear resistance, and precise mechanical performance.

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Vybond is a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-performance adhesive tapes and bonding solutions, formerly known as Berry Global Specialty Tapes. It develops engineered specialty tape products for aerospace, automotive, medical, building and construction, HVACR, and industrial markets.

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Walki is an international manufacturer of sustainable packaging and engineered materials, developing recyclable, compostable, and durable alternatives to non-recyclable and fossil-based materials. It serves retailers and consumer brands, packaging converters, industrial and logistics sectors, construction and insulation companies, and specialty technical industries.

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West American Rubber Company (WARCO) manufactures custom sheet rubber, molded rubber, and rubber extrusions, along with rubber compounding, serving industrial customers across a range of applications. Founded in 1910, it operates an R&D lab, in-house mixing, and a library of over 7,000 rubber compounds, with a focus on US-based manufacturing.

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Wastespresso collects spent coffee grounds from companies' offices and converts them into bio-composite materials used to manufacture products such as cups, mugs, and trays, offering businesses an alternative to plastic and wood. It provides monthly ISO 14064-compliant impact reports on collected coffee volume and emission reductions, serving corporate clients in Turkey.

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Wayland Additive develops metal additive manufacturing systems using its NeuBeam electron beam process, offered through its Calibur3 machine as an alternative to L-PBF and traditional eBeam systems. It targets industrial customers producing larger metal parts from a broad range of material options.

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Weeefiner develops industrial water treatment technology, including its 4D Scavenger product, that recovers dissolved raw materials such as metals from liquid waste while purifying water. It targets industrial customers seeking to reuse valuable elements, reduce metal discharge, and lower treatment costs.

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Weil Group is a vertically integrated helium producer that controls the full value chain from exploration and production through processing and delivery, using its proprietary WHIMM membrane module processing technology. It supplies liquid and gaseous helium to manufacturers, research institutions, and independent distributors, sourcing helium as a primary product from inert gas fields in Canada and the United States.

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Welgene manufactures and supplies cell culture products for life science research, including specialized media (such as mesenchymal stem cell and keratinocyte media), cell viability assay reagents, ultrapure water, and cell culture plate packages. Its products serve laboratory researchers in biotechnology and molecular biology.

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Well Principled builds AI models for optimization across multiple domains: consumer durable purchasing behavior for marketing and supply chain planning, battery electrochemistry for materials science, and personalized metabolic modeling for fitness applications.

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Wellman Dynamics manufactures aerospace-grade magnesium and aluminum castings, producing lightweight components built to customer specifications. It serves aerospace customers requiring precision metal parts.

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Western Industries Plastic Products LLC is a contract manufacturer specializing in large-part custom blow molding, offering design assistance, process engineering, assembly, and supply chain management. It serves companies across industries including furniture, sporting goods, medical equipment, agriculture, lawn & garden, health & safety, and material handling.

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Western Resources Corp. is a potash mining company developing the Milestone Project near Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, using a horizontal solution mining method to extract potash. It is the parent of Western Potash Corporation and is publicly listed on the Toronto and Frankfurt stock exchanges.

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Westra develops patented, PFAS-free conductive polymers used as battery binders, high-temperature capacitor materials, and solar cell electron transport materials. Its products target lithium battery, polymer capacitor, and solar cell manufacturers in the energy storage and renewable energy sectors.

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Westwood Aerogel develops ambient-dried aerogel insulation technology for commercial applications. The company aims to address sustainability challenges through commercialization of its ZeroTherm™ innovation.

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White Birch Paper manufactures newsprint, high-bright, directory, paperboard, 100% recycled kraft paper, and other specialty paper and paperboard products. It operates four paper mills in Canada and the United States, serving customers across North America and internationally.

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WIBPL (We Innovate Bio Solutions) is an ISO 13485:2016 certified startup developing infection prevention and control products, including silver nanoparticle-based antimicrobial additives (NanoAgCide) for medical devices, textiles, and wound care. It also works on infection diagnostics and related healthcare solutions.

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WISEFOOD develops and supplies sustainable, climate-friendly packaging products — both single-use and reusable — as alternatives to plastic. It serves gastronomy, events, retail, and wholesale customers, positioning itself as a materials specialist and product developer.

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