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Biocement from ReefCycle is a durable and marine-safe cement inspired by shell formation.

Cellulotech imparts a superhydrophobic lotus effect on products made from cellulose, like paper, via green chemistry.

Soarce Inc. uses a novel refinery process to transform seaweed waste into high-performing and low-impact chemical treatments for fabrics, leathers, colorants, and industrial applications.

Novel hydrogels from Gel Matter lubricate, adhere, and protect—functioning like natural mucus.

Novel biosensors from Scentian Bio combine synthesized insect olfactory receptors and AI to rapidly interpret signals and analyze and measure chemical compounds for food quality and human health diagnostics.

FIBERLY repurposes discarded cellulosic textiles into high-quality fibers that mimic the molecular architecture and function of natural cotton.

SanaHeal’s novel hemostatic tissue sealants rapidly stop bleeding by promoting blood clotting.

AZUL Energy’s catalyst technology enhances energy storage performance by leveraging a molecular design inspired by hemoglobin.

Inspired by natural processes that dissolve minerals, Brokkr Mineral Resources Corporation harnesses electrogenic microorganisms to produce battery metals sustainably.

A novel nanofiber membrane from Valerion, Inc. has mechanical strength, thermal stability, flexibility, and selective permeability for high-performance batteries.

Novel biosensors from Scentian Bio combine synthesized insect olfactory receptors and AI to rapidly interpret signals and analyze and measure chemical compounds for food quality and human health diagnostics.

SanaHeal’s novel hemostatic tissue sealants rapidly stop bleeding by promoting blood clotting.

Soarce Inc. uses a novel refinery process to transform seaweed waste into high-performing and low-impact chemical treatments for fabrics, leathers, colorants, and industrial applications.

Novel hydrogels from Gel Matter lubricate, adhere, and protect—functioning like natural mucus.

Algorithm from Stanford is parameterized by field data enabling it to quickly fix network disruptions.

Design process from Technical University of Denmark uses an iterative process called computational morphogenesis to optimize structural shape and material usage.

7vortex is an interactive graph database that helps create knowledge ecosystems.

Artificial intelligence software from MIT and Georgetown University Medical Center uses prior learning to more efficiently understand visual concepts.

Domed robots mimic snail locomotion and suction capabilities to move separately and join together.

Lux Bio’s light sticks use enzymes that break chemical bonds to produce light, avoiding toxic chemicals and plastic pollutants.

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

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

The mussel-inspired nanocellulose (MINC) coating from Pennsylvania State University uses negatively charged ions to pull rare earth elements from water while using little energy.

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

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

Winglets from NASA are vertical extensions on airplane wings that help reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency.