W.L. Gore & Associates has recently launched a Sustainability Initiative to explore business opportunities that will create a more sustainable future. They are interested in meeting and exploring ideas to work together with startups that have created innovative material technologies that fit the theme of a sustainable future across a broad range of application areas. In particular, they are seeking new material advancements in cleantech (such as membranes), catalysis, separations and biofabrication.
Leading consumer electronics company is looking to MIT startups for new materials, textiles, low-power electronics, Sustainable sourcing/ recycling of plastics and metals.
MIT Startup Exchange presents its September Startup Workshop, centered around sustainable materials innovation. Today, there is a large and growing societal interest for greater sustainability in the material systems that provide for a modern life style. The call is across all industry sectors, and includes the entire value chain including raw materials, material processing, material uses, and end-of-cycle treatment/reuse. This represents a challenge and an opportunity for companies, and many MIT startups are developing and providing innovative technology and business model solutions.
Leading cosmetic company looks for startups in eco-design long wear material (e.g. polymer) for partnerships.
Leading Japanese manufacturer of functional materials seeks startups for development of new applications for piezoelectric film.
Leading Japanese manufacturer of functional materials seeks startups for development of new applications for “sputtering nanocarbon”.
Vincent Ling, Senior Director, Materials and Innovation, Takeda
P&G is looking for solutions in material testing & visual analysis.
A leading Japanese manufacturer of functional materials -- including in the fields of electronics, automotive, housing, infrastructure, environmental and medical -- is seeking startups to collaborate with for the design and development of new products using ambient curable adhesive sheet.