New Materials Startups

Metaloop operates an all-in-one platform for industrial manufacturers to buy and sell metal scrap, handling logistics, financing, and recycling through a global network of recyclers and smelters. Its Metaloop Portal gives customers visibility over transactions, quality certificates, and pickups across local and international operations.

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Metaloop operates a digital marketplace for scrap and recycled metal, connecting suppliers with buyers such as foundries while handling match-making, transportation, and financing. It aims to make secondary metal more available and reduce transport emissions, targeting the metals industry as part of the circular economy.

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MPJ Group produces aluminium and brass components for automotive, water, gas, heating, and refrigeration applications through vertically integrated manufacturing, including precision forging and machining. It comprises Metalprint (Italy) and Jebco (Canada) and serves industrial and automotive customers.

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The Metals Company is developing polymetallic nodule resources containing base metals such as nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese for use in batteries, energy transition infrastructure, defense, manufacturing and construction. It aims to produce battery-grade chemicals, copper cathode and manganese feedstock while minimizing environmental impact.

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MetShape is an expert in lithography-based metal manufacturing (LMM), a sinter-based additive manufacturing process that produces high-accuracy small and micro metal parts for rapid prototyping and series production. The company serves product developers and manufacturers seeking complex metal geometries without tooling, enabling fast design iterations and time-to-market acceleration.

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MFG Chemical is a chemical manufacturer with multiple production facilities that emphasizes sustainable practices, resource conservation, and pollution prevention. The company holds SOCMA ChemStewards certification and is committed to product safety and ethical business conduct.

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MGO Systems makes prefabricated C3 Engineered Wall Systems and C3 Fireboard, building materials manufactured to client specifications for construction projects. The products are marketed on fire resistance, structural performance, water resistance, and sustainability, with a sales and supply network across North America.

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Microphyt develops microalgae-based ingredients and products for nutrition, dietary supplements, and personal care using proprietary bio-reactor technology. The company serves food, supplement, and cosmetics manufacturers with natural, science-backed ingredients derived from microalgae.

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Micropore develops CO2-absorbent products based on its solid absorbent technology, serving scuba/rebreather, medical, mine safety, and submarine markets. Its products remove carbon dioxide in confined-space and life-support applications for military, commercial, and recreational users.

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Microporous manufactures battery separators, including polyethylene separators for lithium-ion batteries and AGM batteries, serving the EV and energy storage markets. The company produces branded separator products used in battery manufacturing across automotive and stationary storage applications.

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microPow develops clear-label, non-palm and non-hydrogenated fat-powder ingredients for manufacturers of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, aimed at improving juiciness, texture, appearance, and nutrient bioavailability. Its ingredients target food producers seeking to close the quality gap between animal and plant-based products.

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Microsystems is a Korean technology company that develops intelligent glass products, including an electronic self-cleaning glass (Drop Free Glass) that removes surface contaminants using only an electrical signal. The product targets recurring fouling problems in security cameras and autonomous-driving sensors.

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Microtec D&H develops micronization and precision fine-powder production technology, using cryogenic, ambient, and thermodynamic milling and air-classification systems to reduce complex feedstocks — including rubbers, plastics, composites, biomass, and recycled glass — to exact particle specifications. Its patented equipment and tolling services serve agriculture, construction, automotive, electronics, and medical industries, with a waste-to-value focus such as producing Ground Glass Pozzolan for lower-carbon concrete.

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Midwest Bioprocessing Center produces biobased ingredients and compounds from sustainable feedstocks for human health, nutrition, and personal care applications. The company operates through three branded platforms: iActive for cosmetics, zuCarb for pharmaceutical R&D, and bioprocess services.

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Midwest Composites is a composite materials provider offering consulting, design, prototyping, and manufacturing services using advanced and bio-based (natural fiber, glass, and carbon fiber) composites. It serves the green mobility industry including automotive, aerospace, mass transit, defence, and consumer goods sectors.

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Mii-Bio develops biotech manufacturing technologies that use plant-derived materials and microorganisms, with light-based control mechanisms to enable carbon-neutral chemical production as an alternative to petroleum-based manufacturing.

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Actus Nutrition (Milk Specialties) manufactures whey proteins, milk proteins, casein and caseinate products, along with custom protein, fat and functional nutritional ingredients. It supplies and provides private label solutions to food manufacturers across categories such as sports nutrition, healthy snacking, breakfast cereal, and infant and geriatric nutrition, exporting to over 45 countries.

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MilliBatt (operating as Nuvola) develops SafeCoat, a spray-on battery separator that reduces fire risk and integrates into existing roll-to-roll manufacturing lines, removing the need for dedicated separator factories. It targets lithium-ion cell makers serving electric vehicles, grid-scale energy storage, data centers, robotics, and aerospace.

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Mimica develops Bump, a temperature-sensitive freshness indicator available as a tag or cap that changes texture when food or drinks actually spoil, giving accurate expiry information instead of overly cautious printed dates. It sells the technology to food and drink brands, producers, and retailers to extend shelf life and reduce waste, with potential applications in catering and vaccines.

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Zekin manufactures casement windows for commercial developers and project contractors, focusing on material selection, durability, and energy performance in building renovation and new construction projects.

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Minafin is a chemicals company; no other details are provided on this page.

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Mineração Vale Verde is a mining company developing the Serrote Project in Craíbas, in the Agreste region of Alagoas, Brazil, to produce and sell copper concentrate. It works with local communities through partnerships aimed at long-term social development.

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Ministry of Supply designs performance workwear using engineered fabrics with phase-change materials, moisture-wicking fibers, and wrinkle-recovering, machine-washable weaves. Founded at MIT, the company makes professional apparel such as blazers, pants, polos, and tees intended to combine office dress with activewear mechanics.

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MINIWIZ designs, engineers, and manufactures products, architecture, and machinery that convert plastic and other waste into higher-value building materials, furnishings, and structures. Its work spans upcycled construction, medical facilities, public art, and consumer goods for institutions, cities, and universities.

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