Braskem is a $15B global plastic manufacturer in Brazil. They are looking to manufacture Plastic/composite ties that will outlast wood, ideally using recycled material. They currently have this capability but are looking for product advantage/benefits around: rail/wheel interaction; ballast’s maintenance consumption; Life Cycle cost of the tie; Environment requisitions; and pavement’s levels design.
Looking for 7 startups to present their technology at Lightning Talks and Lunch Exhibit - Oct 22 @Boston Marriott Cambridge.
Work with MIT Reactor (MITR) scientists on real-time imaging of lithium-ion battery cells, binder removal from ceramic stereolithography green bodies, or analysis of hydrogen retention in irradiated metallic hydrides. To get started, contact Dr. Boris Khaykovich at bkh@mit.edu or 617.253.2681.
Leading steel manufacturer looking for rebar coating solutions to reduce rust.
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.
Traditional energy company in China is transitioning and expanding into new business domains. They are looking to collaborate with the right partners and invest in new technology or products in the materials area so that they could establish a competitive edge in commercializing such relevant technologies/products. The investment could be in the $20 – 100 M range.
2025 MIT Research and Development Conference [Em]Powering the Future: Transforming Ideas into Reality November 18, 2025
THK, a global leader in manufacturing, is seeking startups to solve several manufacturing challenges to improve quality, cost and throughput of our products.
The CEO of the Italian packaging/bottling company Sacmi Imola will visit MIT on October 22. They are looking for startups for potential collaborations in robotics or software development.