Materias is an early-stage accelerator focused on innovative materials-based startups. Based in Bologna, Italy, with operations in Naples, the company connects researchers with industrial partners to foster the development of advanced materials solutions across various sectors, including medical sciences, agro-food, civil engineering, transportation, and electronics.
The company operates through four main pillars: launching innovative ideas, building technology transfer, investing in material-based ventures, and providing virtual corporate research center services. Materias supports researchers by protecting intellectual property and funding the industrialization of new products. It also promotes collaboration between academia and industry to address complex challenges and accelerate the growth of startups.
As of 2023, Materias has collected 1,200 technologies, signed 178 non-disclosure agreements, and filed or progressed 120 patents, demonstrating its commitment to advancing research and innovation in the materials sector.