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.
In this computationally-assisted materials webinar, Attendees will gain insights into advanced algorithms, data-driven approaches, and the future of automated material synthesis. From optimizing material properties to scaling innovation, this session will showcase the practical benefits of computational research.
Leading cosmetic company looks for startups in eco-design long wear material (e.g. polymer) for partnerships.
Leading petrochemical company seeks technologies to enable weight reduction of thermoplastics in packaging and the automotive industry.
Vincent Ling, Senior Director, Materials and Innovation, Takeda
P&G is looking for solutions in material testing & visual analysis.