Built around technology developed with Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Enzymatic, Inc. develops enzyme-based construction materials that make concrete more durable while capturing carbon. Its portfolio includes EC3, a low-dose additive designed to help concrete self-heal and resist corrosion, and Enzymatic Construction Material, a carbon-negative alternative that can repair cracks. The company holds seven patents, including four issued by WPI and exclusively licensed to Enzymatic, and its research has appeared in Matter and Applied Materials Today.
OTB Materials CorpFounded in New Freedom in 2022, OTB Materials Corp develops zero-portland cement technology for faster, lower-carbon construction and infrastructure work. Its TechCement platform grew from rapid-set airstrip repair technology created for military use after 9/11, and is now applied to precast manufacturing, structural projects, and critical repairs. Co-founder and chief scientist Mike Riley brings more than 40 years in defense research and materials science, along with 11 issued and nine pending U.S. patents.NEW FREEDOM, PA
BIOMATBIOMAT makes renewable, carbon-negative building materials from hemp and lime, including precast interlocking panels for healthier, more energy-efficient walls. Its hemp-lime material is designed to resist fire, mold, pests and moisture while capturing carbon in the building envelope. Made from hemp, lime and water, the panels offer a natural alternative to traditional stud construction.COLUMBUS, OH
Master Builders SolutionsMaster Builders Solutions traces its roots to 1909, when chemist S.W. Flesheim founded Master Builders Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio. The company’s long history includes developing the water-reducing admixture later used in the construction of Hoover Dam, and it now operates as a global manufacturer serving the construction industry. With about 2,000 employees and 48 production sites, it focuses its research on improving concrete performance while helping reduce the sector’s carbon emissions.FOLCROFT, PA