Brewed Protein™ is a revolutionary material developed to address environmental challenges through advanced protein design. By combining cutting-edge biotechnology, Spiber replicates the process of natural protein evolution in the lab, creating versatile, sustainable materials.
Samsara Eco is working on innovative solutions for recycling plastics and textiles through advanced enzyme technology. Unlike traditional recycling, which often downgrades materials and limits plastic recyclability, Samsara Eco’s enzymes break down complex plastics (polymers) into their original chemical building blocks (monomers). The company creates virgin-grade plastics without reliance on fossil fuels by converting polymers into simple monomers.
Polymateria is a startup specializing in biodegradable and compostable plastics, focusing on addressing fugitive plastics, which are plastics that escape waste collection systems and pollute natural environments. According to the company, approximately 2.1 billion tonnes of plastic waste are projected to become fugitive plastics by 2050, aggravating ocean and ecosystem pollution.
Novoloop is a startup working on solutions to break down and upcycle plastics. Through its Lifecycling™ platform, Novoloop transforms hard-to-recycle plastics, such as plastic bags and packaging, into high-performance materials with a reduced carbon footprint. This novel technology chemically converts post-consumer polyethylene into essential building blocks, which are then used to produce thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), reducing carbon emissions by up to 41% compared to conventional methods.
Polygreen Group is a Israel-based startup developing environmental superabsorbent polymers (eSAPs), which are biodegradable and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional synthetic polymers. Polygreen's core innovation offers high absorbance capabilities while being environmentally sustainable. The eSAPS developed by Polygreen decompose naturally, reducing environmental harm compared to conventional polymers used in similar applications.
Terracle specializes in the chemical recycling of waste plastics, producing high-purity recycled terephthalic acid (TPA) and ethylene glycol (EG) from disposable coffee cups, low-grade plastics, polyester, and PET materials. This is achieved through a process known as depolymerization, a form of chemical recycling.
UBQ™ is a bio-based thermoplastic produced entirely from unsorted household waste, including organic materials and unrecyclable items. This innovative material can seamlessly integrate into existing manufacturing processes, replacing oil-based resins across industries. By adopting UBQ™, manufacturers reduce landfill waste, lower the carbon footprint of their products, and contribute to a circular economy.
Nanoengineered separator coatings and liquid electrolytes for faster charging, low cost, and energy-dense lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries. Sepion Technologies has deployed its proprietary material discovery platform powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict material properties such as flash point and viscosity to develop a non-flammable liquid electrolyte that can reduce the risk and severity of fires in electric vehicles (EV) batteries.
Bio-FREED™ is a one-step, foam-based dyeing process powered by Modern Meadow's application platform Bio-Alloy™. The technology combines proteins with bio-based polymers to create a molecularly mixed, miscible blend with unique functionalities and performances, significantly reducing carbon emission footprint by eliminating inefficiencies in the dyeing process in the textile industry. Compared to traditional three-step methods, this technology reduces up to 95% of water use and 80% of dyes applied, decreases energy use by 67%, and can be applied to any stage of textile production.