Transforming Agricultural Waste into High-Performance, Biodegradable, and PFAS-Free Advanced Materials

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

Ecoatex develops scalable, bio-based materials from agricultural waste that address critical priorities in sustainable electronics, microsystems, and high-performance materials. By valorizing underutilized ag byproducts, our technology creates secure, biodegradable, and PFAS-free fibers, cellulose, lignin, composites, and coatings with applications across defense, electronics, textiles, and packaging.

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Advanced Materials

Technology Development Status: Prototype

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 5

Vetted Programs/Awards: USDA SBIR Phase I, EPA SBIR Phase I, PCT patent application filed 2025, Village Capital Accelerator, Halcyon Fellowship, BEAM Circular Accelerator RC-Match award of 75,000 dollars, multiple pitch competition awards.


SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Startup Technology Company

Website: https://www.ecoatex.com/

National Innovation Awardee

MARKET KEYWORDS

Market Keywords: Defense materials, Wearable electronics, Sustainable fashion and interiors