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Cellugy’s EcoFLEXY is a biodegradable cellulose product made by fermentation that can act as a thickener, gelling agent, and emulsifier, potentially replacing widely used microplastics.

BloomX’s Robee and Crossbee mimic the different pollination effects of wild bees, reducing reliance on declining pollinator populations and increasing crop yields and fruit size.

CompPair’s HealTech allows composite materials to be repaired rather than thrown away, extending the life of products and reducing carbon emissions resulting from the need to manufacture new ones.

GreenPod Labs mimics the natural chemical signaling in whole plants to keep harvested produce fresher for longer. 

Metavoxel creates high-performance materials by mimicking the open cellular architecture of bone, wood, and sponges.

Amphico mimics the waterproofing strategy of springtails and the coloring of butterflies to produce easy-to-recycle performance clothing.

Intropic Materials mimics the way chaperone proteins protect enzymes to create self-degrading plastics.

Strong by Form mimics the growth patterns of trees to fuse the sustainability of wood with the performance of advanced composites.

Fusion Bionic uses laser interference patterns to efficiently produce micro and nano textures on a wide variety of materials.

Mycocycle uses fungi to break down toxic petrochemicals and produce sturdy, lightweight mycelium byproducts.

Sóliome produces non-toxic, biodegradable sunscreen based on the UV-protection provided by kynurenine molecules.

Sudoc uses enzyme-inspired catalysts to rapidly break down toxins and complex chemicals in the environment, and then break down themselves as well.

Biome Renewables adjusts the aeroacoustics of existing turbine blades to decrease turbulence and increase efficiency.

Spintex Engineering's unique technology creates high-performance biodegradable silk fibers at room temperature.

Retein stabilizes aquaporins in lipids and silica to desalinate and purify water.

New Iridium use light-driven chemistry to replace heavy metal catalysts and drive green-chemistry solutions.

Mussel Polymers mimicked mussel proteins to create an adhesive that works even in extreme marine environments.

Seprify created a cellulose-based white pigment technology that's safe for humans and animals.

GROW Oyster Reefs encourages growth of oyster reefs to restore coastlines.

Biohm uses mycelium from mushrooms to create more sustainable building insulation.

Novobiom uses fungi and microorganisms for the remediation of contaminated industrial soils.

Renaissance Fiber creates high quality hemp fiber using a degumming method based on natural degradation of plant fibers observed in tidal streams.

Infinite Cooling captures vapor from cooling towers to reduce water usage.

ECOncrete from ECOncrete Tech LTD. facilitates the growth and regeneration of local marine species to strengthen structures over time.

Cypris Materials creates structural color coatings that reflect UV and infrared light without toxic chemicals or dyes.

spotLESS from spotLESS Materials is a sprayable coating that keeps surfaces clean without the use of harsh chemicals.

Werewool uses proteins found in nature to create color without the use of toxic chemicals or dyes.

Metalmark uses 3-D nanostructured materials to break down and filter out contaminants in the air.

Mikoks from Nanomik Biotechnology protects crops from fungi by controlling the release of plant defense molecules found in nature.

iThrone from change:WATER Labs uses evaporation to dispose of human waste without using energy or plumbing.

Nemastim from Pheronym uses pheromones as a natural pesticide to help improve crop production.

Helicoid Technology uses an innovative helicoid design to increase strength and toughness while using less materials.

Invented to deter harmful particle buildup in medical devices, design also could be used in industrial pipes and more.

A system with no moving parts turns sewage into clean water.

Nucleário system increases survival rate of young trees while reducing reforestation costs.