Science & technology
Revolutionary science and technology are the foundation of next-gen materials innovation. MII’s SciTech team serves as the leading resource for scientists, material innovation companies, investors, and others interested in gaining insights into scientific trends and technologies in the materials industry. The SciTech department accelerates the development of next-gen materials by sharing scientific and technological research, fostering connections, providing limited free consulting to material companies, and developing best practices for environmental impact analysis.
Developing Research and Insights
We identify critical, untapped next-gen materials research opportunities and help direct scientific exploration to the areas of greatest impact. Our experts provide open-access scientific insights and research to stimulate new start-ups and inform investments. We offer scientific guidance to industry partners and facilitate the adoption of next-gen materials for their specific needs. Our publicly available reports and web content offer insight into the scientific foundation of next-gen materials design, as well as the opportunities and challenges in creating the new material bioeconomy.
InnovatorS Database
Alongside the Innovation department, we track the latest innovation emerging from next-gen materials suppliers, keeping tabs on the latest technological trends and categories of material innovation.
Disruptive Textile Technology List
Our SciTech team maintains a list of disruptive textile technologies, showcasing companies that are developing resources including polymers, resins, fibers, additives, dyes, colorants, and finishing agents. Next-gen innovators can use this database to access sustainable manufacturing and recovery solutions and improve the full life cycle of next-gen materials.
For a detailed analysis on the science of next-gen materials and key technical focus areas in the industry, read the latest reports authored by our SciTech team here.
Building the Next-Gen Materials Workforce
In collaboration with MII’s other teams, our SciTech experts help connect experienced, mission-aligned scientists with other researchers, entrepreneurs, material companies, and brands to foster new research, staff next-gen materials companies, advise current industry leaders, and create new start-ups.
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Consulting for Next-Gen Materials Companies & Other Stakeholders
Our SciTech department provides limited, free technical consulting to next-gen materials companies and other stakeholders. We assist next-gen start-ups with formulation development, troubleshooting, and connections to key resources. We currently focus on silk, wool and fur.Â
Our Fashion Design Specialist, a member of our Brand Partnerships team, provides swatch and sample reviews for next-gen materials companies from the eyes of a seasoned designer. We support other core stakeholders across the next-gen materials industry by sharing high-level scientific primers and perspectives, making connections with scientists and innovators, conducting technical due diligence, and helping to navigate next-gen material landscapes.
Please fill out the inquiry form here to get in touch with our SciTech team.
Yarn spool close up – Credit – Kintra
Leading SciTech Educational Events
Our SciTech department participates in conferences, seminars, webinars, and other events to broadly disseminate the game-changing scientific advancements of next-gen materials. After every presentation, we follow up with attendees by offering: additional information on the topic area; in-depth conversations with the MII team; additional customized analysis of material companies, technologies, material performance and aesthetic, and environmental impact; and connections to material, fashion, automotive, and home goods companies.
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Work With Our SciTech Department
Whether you are a scientist, innovator, brand, investor, or other stakeholder dedicated to advancing the next-gen materials industry, MII’s SciTech department wants to hear from you! We’d love to support your work to advance the science and technology of next-gen materials innovation.
Interested in joining our SciTech team? Check out our job openings.Â
Scientific Advisory Council
MII’s Advisory Councils include a variety of experts from around the world who advise and assist MII’s Board and staff. Our Scientific Advisory Council includes founders, directors, and partners at research institutions and nonprofits, professors, consultants, entrepreneurs, and experts in everything from materials engineering to synthetic biology.