PARTNER PROGRAM
build
NEW MATERIAL
SOURCES
access
EXCLUSIVE INDUSTRY RESEARCH
leverage
OUR SCIENTISTS
& EXPERTS
promote
YOUR COMMITMENT
TO SUSTAINABILITY
We provide corporate partners with exclusive benefits to give a competitive advantage in sourcing new sustainable materials, conducting new or refining in-house R&D, gaining early access to investment or acquisition opportunities, positioning and marketing alternative materials, and furthering your position as a leader in the sustainable material space. We turn innovation into the solutions you need.
EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH & REPORTS
MII conducts research and delivers exclusive reports to our corporate sponsors. These reports provide design, sourcing, merchandising, innovation, investment, and corporate social responsibility teams with the information necessary to address specific material and sustainability challenges. With this information, our corporate sponsors can adjust material sourcing, merchandising plans, and innovation strategies. Join us to get first access to new technology and materials and improve your product lines.
CONSULT WITH OUR EXPERTS
Partners have direct access to MII’s team of experts. Our science, innovation, and market research teams provide partners with one-on-one consulting to apply solutions to specific needs.
SUSTAINABILITY PROMOTION
Supporting the development of alternatives to animal-derived materials shows your commitment to sustainability. Our team of marketing professionals will work to make sustainable materials more desirable with consumers, and with your permission, you can be shown as an example of leadership in the industry.
BETTER SOURCING ECOSYSTEM
By growing the plant-based and lab-grown materials industry, the Material Innovation Initiative will provide you with better sourcing options. We collaborate with our partners to identify areas for new products and innovation, assist startups, encourage research, provide training on new technology, recruit investors, and develop resources to advance the ecosystem.