HempTex India is an agro-based enterprise which assists farmers in cultivating hemp by providing optimum seeds, best practices and by training, educating and empowering local farmers, elevates the socio-economic conditions.

Matereal is developing proprietary technology for the production of fully renewable non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) for use in foams, coatings, and adhesives with footwear, fabrics and outdoor gear chosen as the initial target markets. Matereal uses oil from microalgae or other non-food sources, which give NIPUS with smaller carbon footprints when compared to materia made with isocyanates. 

Quantum Polychemics uses jute (a bast fibre) biopolymers with customisable properties and practical applications to meet the growing demand for plastic-alternatives in textiles and packaging. Their current application has been used to make multiple products like their Sonali bio-bag, surgical aprons and personal protective equipment.

Rubi turns industrial CO2 emissions into drop-in cellulose pulp for MMC alternatives utilising a cell free, enzyme based direct biochemical process. Through mimicking the process of trees, Rubi’s technology can achieve cradle-to-gate carbon-negativity and produce output for use in existing textile mills. 

Gencrest is a Biotech startup engaged in developing sustainable alternative natural fibre obtained from plants & post-harvest agri biomass. Gencrest R&D have a patented process “Fibrezyme” which is chemically neutral and uses biomolecule / enzymatic solution for converting these extracted raw plant-based fibre into soft spinnable fibre for Apparel & other Textiles.

Algreen is developing alternative materials from biobased sources, that can replace fossil-based products such as PU. Certified algae and other agricultural waste streams serve as a feedstock, which is transformed through a green chemistry process into fully biobased polyols and various building blocks for non-isocyanate PU. This can be further utilised for adhesive, apparel coating, foam and sequins in the existing supply chain and on conventional PU machinery.

Descatuk has developed a process of fibre extraction and yarn creation from grass to produce a fabric similar to Linen. Grown in the highlands of India, the wild grass needs neither water nor pesticides. Descatuk also has a positive impact on livelihoods by providing fair job opportunities for locals​.

Balena has developed BioCir™, the first elastomer that is fully compostable while durable, flexible, soft, and smooth. It combines durability, comfort and 100% composability with a sustainable end-of-life plan.