18 companies in this challenge area
Next-generation composites, sustainable materials, metamaterials, and novel manufacturing processes.
Every physical product starts with materials. Our 20 advanced materials members are creating composites that are lighter and stronger, sustainable alternatives to concrete and plastics, and metamaterials with programmable properties -- moving from lab breakthroughs to factory-floor production.
Advanced composites: $38B. Sustainable building materials: $25B. Metamaterials: $5B. Bio-based materials: $8B.
Bio-inspired structural design. Sustainable cement and concrete alternatives. Programmable metamaterials. Recycled and circular materials. Carbon-negative building products.