New Materials Startups

ZeroTwelve develops Z12, a drop-in cement replacement that uses biochar technology to reduce carbon emissions and sequester CO₂ in concrete, while aiming to improve strength and durability. It targets the construction and building materials industry, serving developers, builders, and investors seeking low-carbon concrete alternatives.

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Zexus Chain (ゼクサスチェン) is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial chains, including roller chains and various conveyor chains used in steel, paper, chemical, food processing, sewage treatment, parking facilities, escalators, and amusement rides. Tracing its origins to cast-iron chain production in 1910, the company designs and produces made-to-order chains, and holds the top market share for chains used in sewage treatment plants.

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Zeyton produces hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol extracts derived from olives and olive oil, offered in liquid and powder forms for uses such as olive oil enrichment and skincare applications. The products are based on a patent developed by chemical engineers in partnership with NOVA University Lisbon.

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Zonova Tech develops Z-ROS, an antimicrobial technology engineered directly into medical or other devices to provide built-in protection against microbes.

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ZS2 Technologies develops magnesium oxide (MgO) cement and high-performance precast building materials, including carbon-negative cement using CCUS technology, for architects, builders, and engineers in the construction industry. The company is the first in North America to onshore MgO production and offers products such as TechPanels for climate-resilient building envelopes.

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McScience develops measurement and testing instruments including solar simulators, light sources, spectroradiometers, colorimeters, and test jigs. Its equipment serves applications in OLED and displays, solar cells and photovoltaics, batteries and electrochemical systems, flexible electronics, and LED and optical systems.

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Bridge Technology is a South Korean construction company that designs and manufactures precast/prestressed concrete (PSC) and steel-composite bridge girder systems, including multi-box girders, curved PSC box girders, PSC-I girders, and through-girder bridges for road and railway projects. It handles bridge construction and installation work.

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AMOSENSE is a South Korean materials and module company developing components for automotive electronics (digital key, integrated control, and sensor modules), IoT devices (smart trackers, voice recognition and UWB modules), wireless power transfer solutions, and ceramic materials such as SOFC hydrogen fuel cell substrates and piezoelectric ceramics. It supplies these core materials and modules for the mobility and AI sectors.

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SN Display is a startup developing light-emitting perovskite nanocrystals and related optoelectronic devices for display applications, based on patented materials technology. It holds a portfolio of over 45 patents covering perovskite materials and their device applications.

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Endovision is an R&D-focused medical device company that researches, develops, and manufactures products across spine, orthopedics, gynecology, veterinary medicine, and 3D printing, including bio materials such as KIOMER M3, a charge-enhanced chitosan biopolymer with antimicrobial, hemostatic, and moisturizing properties. It works with hospitals, universities, pharmaceutical, and biotech partners in South Korea.

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Kolon Spaceworks, a Kolon Group company launched in 2024, develops advanced composite materials and structures for aerospace, space, defense, and mobility applications. Its products include carbon-fiber towpreg, hydrogen fuel tanks and storage system modules, and flame-retardant materials for EV battery housings, spanning material design through manufacturing.

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KOCETAL® is a polyacetal (POM) copolymer engineering plastic used in automotive components (gears, fuel pump modules, door latches), appliance drive parts, and consumer goods like buckles and zippers. The product line includes eco variants made from bio-waste, carbon-capture, and renewable-energy-derived feedstocks, with ISCC PLUS certification for a sustainable supply chain.

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Advance Composite develops and manufactures advanced composite materials aimed at supporting industrial development while reducing environmental impact through energy and resource efficiency. The company positions itself in the composite materials field for industries such as mobility, industrial machinery, and AI.

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Carbon Fiber Recycle Industry co.ltd. is a Japanese company that recycles carbon fiber materials. It is based in Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

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A startup commercializing graphene-based infrared light source technology derived from research at the Maki Laboratory at Keio University. It aims to bring the material properties of graphene into practical use to address social challenges.

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Daikyo Nishikawa is a Japanese manufacturer formed from a 2007 merger of three companies, producing automotive components and plastic parts. The company operates domestic and overseas production sites and affiliated companies.

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Double Scope (W-SCOPE) manufactures separator films for lithium-ion secondary batteries, used in PCs, smartphones, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. Founded in 2005, the company also develops next-generation high-heat-resistant separators and applies its polymer film technology to energy, environmental, and medical applications.

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tiem factory Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells functional materials, specifically an aerogel called SUFA (Super Functional Air), a porous material over 90% air engineered for high flexibility and elasticity in transparent plate form. The material targets energy reduction and efficiency applications in fields such as construction and mobility.

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A company focused on silk as a renewable, circular material intended to be gentle on both people and the environment. It works on developing silk-based products and applications to meet a range of consumer and market needs.

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Randeft provides data management tools for materials research and development. The company serves organizations managing materials research workflows and data.

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A Japanese resin processing company offering precision cutting/machining, 3D technology services, and material sales, serving industries such as semiconductors, medical, automotive, aerospace, and factory automation/robotics. It supports customers from development through prototyping to mass production, with five domestic development and manufacturing sites in Japan.

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株式会社Aster is a construction technology company that develops high-strength resin coatings and simulation systems to seismically reinforce existing buildings, offering consulting, diagnosis, design, and construction services. It targets earthquake-vulnerable structures, including those in developing countries, to reduce collapse-related deaths.

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micro-AMS develops and sells microwave molding equipment for resin/plastic molding and sells microwave-molded products. The company operates in the manufacturing and materials processing sector.

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TSK is a Japanese company established in 2021, led by chemistry PhDs with backgrounds in chemical industry, display manufacturing, and academic chemistry research. The leadership profiles indicate a focus on chemistry and materials science.

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