2019 MIT Startup Exchange Workshop: Sustainable Materials Innovation
December 3, 2019
MIT Startup Exchange presents its December Startup Workshop, centered around sustainable materials innovation. MIT Startup Exchange works to help create partnerships between over 1,800 MIT-connected startups and industry, represented by MIT Industrial Liaison Program (ILP) members. 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. This workshop will present perspectives from industry leaders, academics, and corporate investors, while showcasing several MIT-connected startups in this field.
We are looking to partner with experts to find, develop, and validate selective solutions that can target and efficiently remove targeted constituents from mine-influenced water (MIW) to enhance water recovery, reduce residual wastes, and the recovery of resources to generate new revenue streams and offset closure costs.
Epoch Foundation of Taiwan invite MIT-connected startups (in AI, Data Analytics, IoT, Digital Health, AR& VR, Robotics, Smart Transportation) to apply to their Global Startup Program, that since 2015, has invited 139 startups to discover business opportunities to explore global market and scale up ventures. Over 1/3 of the fellow startups had obtained business partners, investments or set up Taiwan branches through Epoch Foundation’s solid connections.
The ILP Research & Development Conference will select 12 startups to present in the Startup Lightning Talks and to present Startup Exhibit.
The 2026 MIT Enterprise AI Forum will spotlight cutting‑edge Enterprise AI strategies, practical frameworks, and breakthrough applications across mission‑critical domains such as real-time digital twins, automated defect detection, and intelligent product lifecycle management.
Syngenta, a Global $13B company that produces agrochemicals and seeds, Looking for sources of dietary protein as an alternative to conventional food production
Lightning Talk and Exhibitor Opportunity, Organized by MIT Media Lab with contributions from MIT Startup Exchange and Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Evonik’s Polymer Processing and Testing Lab in Allentown, PA, formerly used exclusively for internal R&D, is now available to startups through a new pilot program. The lab offers services ranging from collaborative research to defined analytical testing. Companies developing advanced polymer compounds or applications, especially in high-performance materials like polyamide 12 and PEEK, are encouraged to apply.
Epoch Foundation of Taipei Taiwan has invited MIT-connected startups to apply to their Global Startup Program. A number of MIT startups have participated in this program and found it very productive.