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CellX Biosolutions specializes in sustainable chemical waste management. It offers services such as custom bacterial community biodiscovery and optimization, biodegradability studies, and deployment using microfluidic devices. The company helps industries treat pollutants like PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics, and enables chemical and pharmaceutical producers to manage their waste cost-effectively and sustainably.

RenewCO2 is a research company based in Cranford, New Jersey, focused on developing innovative processes to convert carbon dioxide emissions into usable products, such as polymers and organic chemicals. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in clean electrochemical technologies that enable the transformation of CO2 into monomers and other valuable chemicals. By providing solutions that help chemical industry organizations reduce their environmental footprint, RenewCO2 aims to facilitate the creation of sustainable products from waste materials, contributing to a more sustainable future.

FLITE Material Sciences is a surface engineering company that specializes in the protection of industrial surfaces from rust, ice, and fouling through innovative patented laser techniques. By replacing toxic and temporary chemical coatings with environmentally friendly methods, FLITE enhances the safety and resilience of products. Its advanced techniques not only prevent corrosion and ice buildup but also improve the adhesion of lubricants and other treatments. This approach significantly reduces or eliminates the need for millions of liters of chemicals traditionally used in priming, painting, and cleaning processes, allowing clients to create durable surfaces without environmental impact or adhesion issues.

Oxyle specializes in wastewater treatment, focusing on the removal of hazardous micropollutants such as pesticides, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and endocrine disruptors. Serving industries like pharmaceuticals, biotech, chemicals, food & beverage, electronics, hospitals, and wastewater plants, Oxyle's innovative technology helps reduce toxic pollutants and carbon emissions while providing regulatory relief to clients.

Volatile Technologies Ltd, established in 2019, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven portable smell sensors. Headquartered in London, with offices in Shenzhen and Vilnius, the company focuses on enhancing beer aroma tracking throughout the brewing process. Their innovative solution combines various chemical sensing technologies with AI algorithms, accelerating ingredient and substance detection and profiling in manufacturing processes up to 20 times faster.

Power Polymer is a chemical material structures platform that creates revitalization and sustainability materials in the market.

Parx Materials develops antibacterial and antimicrobial plastics that are safe for humans, animals, and the environment. The company’s technology, based on biomimetic design, inhibits bacterial growth on plastic surfaces with an effectiveness rate of 98‑99 % as measured by ISO 22196. Over four years of research, a team of 11 professors, scientists and researchers collaborated with a leading European university to create a patent‑pending, fully biocompatible solution that addresses the shortcomings of existing antimicrobial additives. The result is a line of plastics that combine high performance with complete safety for large‑scale application.

Volatile Technologies Ltd, established in 2019, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven portable smell sensors. Headquartered in London, with offices in Shenzhen and Vilnius, the company focuses on enhancing beer aroma tracking throughout the brewing process. Their innovative solution combines various chemical sensing technologies with AI algorithms, accelerating ingredient and substance detection and profiling in manufacturing processes up to 20 times faster.

KJ scientific ensures testing and analysis of chemicals product to safety for human and environmental health.

Founded in 1865, BASF is a global chemical company headquartered near the Rhine River in Germany. It produces a wide array of chemicals, plastics, resins, and agricultural solutions, serving multiple industries with a focus on automotive, agricultural, construction, and pharmaceutical sectors. BASF is committed to leading the energy transition by expanding its recycled and bio-based product portfolio.

Bloom Biorenewables Ltd is a Swiss company established in 2019, specializing in the development of innovative technologies that convert wood and agricultural waste into renewable materials as substitutes for petroleum-based products. The company focuses on producing bio-based materials for various sectors, including fragrances, plastics, and textiles, thereby offering sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. By introducing a novel approach to the production of biorenewable products and fuels, Bloom Biorenewables aims to make a significant impact in promoting the use of sustainable resources and addressing climate change challenges.

Phase Two Chemicals is a clean chemistry company specializing in on-site hydrogen peroxide production technology. Its electrochemical catalyst research platform simplifies hydrogen peroxide production and delivery, primarily serving the pulp and paper industry.

ChemAlive develops an online computational chemistry platform that automates calculations of molecular properties and synthetic reactions. Its cloud-based service enables users in academia, pharmaceuticals, and chemical industries to obtain accurate analytics without needing extensive computing infrastructure or software expertise.

CyanoGuard AG is a Swiss chemical technology company founded in 2016, specializing in innovative solutions for the monitoring and detection of cyanide across various sectors, including mining, food safety, wastewater, and healthcare. The company offers a range of products, including the CyanoKit, a semi-quantitative cyanide test, the CyanoGuard mobile quantitative monitoring test, and the Cyano.iO online monitoring and optimization solution. CyanoGuard's technology enables rapid and accurate cyanide detection without the need for specialized training or equipment, making it suitable for use in remote locations. The company's methods are designed to selectively detect cyanide in liquid samples while resisting interference from common substances, thereby providing clients with efficient tools for tracking and managing cyanide levels in diverse applications.

Cambridge Carbon Capture develops carbon capture and mineralisation technology to reduce industrial CO2 emissions. The approach uses electrochemical processes to extract carbon dioxide from the combustion of hydrocarbons and convert it into solid carbonate materials, enabling safe sequestration and potential revenue from mineral by-products. The technology is designed to lower the cost of CO2 removal relative to carbon prices and to provide a pathway for fossil fuel use to be paired with lower-emission electricity generation. It relies on IP-protected mineralisation methods and aims to deliver scalable solutions for industrial emitters seeking to manage carbon footprints while recovering value from process by-products.

PolyDrop develops conductive polymer additives for coatings, composites, and batteries. Originating at the University of Washington, its patented material science enables safe, stable, and affordable conductive polymers. The additives provide anti-static and anti-corrosion protection at low loading, enabling existing coatings and plastics to become static-dissipative in electronics, marine, textiles, flooring, and related applications. The technology has been integrated in electronics and coatings industries, transforming coatings and plastics into dissipative materials while maintaining performance and cost efficiency.

Zero Carbon is transforming CO2 from a liability to an asset by producing revenue-generating petrochemicals, thereby eliminating the need for carbon sequestration and lowering the costs of oil exploration and production, transportation, and refining.