New Materials Startups

Novelplast develops technologies and solutions aimed at improving the sustainability of plastics. The company serves plastic manufacturers and related industries seeking to reduce environmental impact.

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Novem develops and manufactures premium decorative trim parts and functional decorative elements for the automotive industry, combining surface finishing and engineering for vehicle interiors. The company serves automakers as a global supplier of high-end interior trim components.

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Novomer (part of Danimer Scientific) develops biodegradable and compostable materials used in everyday products such as packaging and straws. The company focuses on sustainable materials for consumer and industrial applications, holding 480+ patents across two decades of research.

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novoMOF develops and manufactures industrial-scale Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for point-source CO2 capture, enabling technology providers to build compact carbon-capture systems for hard-to-abate and industrial emitters. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from the Paul Scherrer Institute, the company focuses on CO2 separation and capture materials.

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Novus Silicon manufactures synthetic graphite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, power tools, and consumer electronics. The company offers petroleum coke-based products in multiple formulations optimized for different battery chemistry and performance requirements.

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Novvia Group is a packaging distributor and manufacturer that supplies stock and custom packaging—including glass, metal, plastic, and corrugated containers—along with design, labeling, and decoration services. Operating through 17 brands, 65+ warehouses, and a nationwide network of manufacturing partners, it acts as a single-source supplier offering flexible stocking agreements and consolidated volume pricing to businesses across the United States.

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NP Aerospace manufactures ultra-lightweight personal protection equipment including body armour plates, helmets, ballistic shields, and EOD suits for military, law enforcement, and security personnel. The company specializes in advanced soldier systems designed to optimize weight, performance, and operational effectiveness against ballistic and fragmentation threats.

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NRP Jones is a U.S.-based manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic and industrial hoses and fittings, offering both custom and industry-standard solutions in the fluid power industry. It serves a range of industries including agriculture, construction, transportation, marine, and military.

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NS Materials develops and manufactures medical devices and precision equipment including semiconductor-related devices and ICT solutions. The company also provides maintenance and technical consulting services for its products.

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NTD specializes in toolmaking and injection moulding services, serving industrial clients who require precision manufacturing expertise. The company emphasizes staff development through apprenticeship programs and has operated for over 40 years.

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Nu-Tek BioSciences manufactures plant- and yeast-based cell culture nutrients and fermentation supplements for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company supplies ingredients for mammalian cell culture, industrial fermentation, and clinical nutrition applications.

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NUCAPS is a biotech company that develops and produces protein nano- and microencapsulated bioactives and probiotics as functional ingredients for food, supplements, and pharmaceuticals. Its PowerCaps3 technology improves the stability, absorption, and flavour of nutritional ingredients to support human health and nutrition.

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NuCera Solutions develops and manufactures specialty waxes and olefin-based, low-molecular-weight functional polymers used to improve customers' formulations across markets including adhesives, candles, coatings, imaging, masterbatches, personal care, and plastics. The company offers more than 120 products and produces from its manufacturing facilities in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, USA.

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NuEra Solutions Circulaires develops industrial materials made from recycled plastics to replace traditional materials in demanding applications. Its first product is composite railway sleepers (ties) made from recycled plastic for modern rail infrastructure.

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Nunam manufactures battery modules made from upcycled electric vehicle batteries for residential and commercial energy storage, offering cost-effective alternatives to lithium-ion systems with modular, scalable designs for diverse power applications.

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AllMade Materials develops industrial composite materials and biomass feedstocks from California tree nut byproducts such as almond shells and orchard wood. Its products include almond shell composite waste carts, agricultural storage bins, and industrial pallets, along with biomass feedstocks in chip, flour, and pellet forms.

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Nuvola develops SafeCoat, a spray-on battery separator deposited directly onto electrodes to replace conventional separator films, aimed at EV battery and automotive manufacturers. The technology targets the battery manufacturing industry by reducing fire risk, cutting manufacturing scrap, and lowering factory costs.

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Nvirovate develops a soy-based, compostable pressure-sensitive adhesive as a plant-derived alternative to petroleum-based label glues used in packaging and shipping labels. The company, which commercialized IP from Oregon State University, targets manufacturers of produce and packaging labels and reports its adhesive generates at least 70% less greenhouse gases than conventional glues.

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North West Refining converts raw bitumen into low-carbon diesel and diluent through a greenfield refinery designed to capture CO2 process emissions. The company serves the energy and petrochemical industry in Alberta, Canada, focusing on value-added products with reduced environmental impact.

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Nylacast manufactures low-weight, low-friction polymer solutions for safety-critical engineering applications across industries including automotive, offshore, and infrastructure. The company serves global clients across more than 50 countries with manufacturing and design expertise.

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N-Zero produces 100% biodegradable and sustainable waxes and lubricants for snow sports such as skiing and snowboarding. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on environmentally friendly products aimed at reducing the ecological impact of winter sports equipment maintenance.

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Ocean makes patent-pending structural bamboo panels sourced from farmers in India for use in roofing, interior paneling, and wall assemblies, aimed at both modern architecture/commercial interiors and low-income "cool roofs." The company positions its panels as a lower-carbon, more durable alternative to products like metal and asbestos-cement roofing.

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Ocean Harvest Technology produces OceanFeed™ Poultry, a seaweed-based feed ingredient for poultry producers designed to enhance gut health, feed efficiency, and animal resilience. The product serves broiler and layer producers seeking improved productivity and sustainability through natural feed supplementation.

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Ocean Legacy Foundation is a Canadian-based international non-profit, founded in 2013, working to end ocean plastic pollution through its EPIC program spanning education, policy, infrastructure, and cleanup. It recovers ocean and marine plastics and converts them into recycled plastic pellets and consumer products, while offering plastic testing services and programs for the marine industry.

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