Best Chemicals and Materials Tech Companies in Australia
The 62 best Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Australia in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Loam Bio.
Our analysis of 50 Chemicals and Materials Tech companies
$4.4b in tracked funding; 79% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Australia
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Employees | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ablano Manufacturer of nanotechnology products intended to transform boron nitride precursor powder into boron… | — | — | Private | — | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Alliance Paper Provider of thermal papers and associated products | — | — | Acquired | — | 22 | — | — | — |
| 3 | BioAg Provider of fuel delivery and sales services for diesel and gasoline | — | — | Unfunded | Steven Haswell Managing Director | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Biota Booster Develops microbial solutions for mitigating biotic stress and better nutrient uptake | — | — | Unfunded | Peter Taylor Founder & Director | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | CHEMCAD Provider of software for chemical process simulation | — | — | Deadpooled | Nathan Massey Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | ChemicaSoft Chemical production management software | — | — | Unfunded | Linus Daniel CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Chemwatch Provider of chemical safety and SDS management software and services | — | — | Unfunded | Bernie Bialkower Founder | 104 | — | — | — |
| 8 | ClearVue Technologies Developer of nano-enabled smart glass and energy solutions | — | — | Public | — | — | 7 signals ▼50% Leadership · Capital raise · Contracts | — | 2 launchs |
Top 12 Chemicals and Materials Tech companies in Australia
#1
Seed · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2018 · 17 employees$10.5Mraised▾
Developer of advanced materials for water-free dyeing and radiant barrier textiles. It offers a sustainable, water-free manufacturing solution for textile finishing and dyeing processes. The company also manufactures radiant barrier textiles designed to increase the thermal efficiency of insulated clothing.
- Apr 2026Grant (prize money)$3.6M
- Apr 2024Seed$10.5M
- Jun 2023Seed—
#2
Series A · Perth, Western Australia · founded 2020 · 15 employees$9.5Mraised▾
Manufacturer of biodegradable polymers from seaweed. It produces carbon negative and compostable polyhydroxyalkanoates based polymer materials from microbial fermentation using seaweed, seawater, and saltwater microbes. It offers a variety of items including reusable bags, biodegradable products, and other environmentally conscious goods. It also produces injection molding grade pellets made from seaweed-based bioplastic material.
- Oct 2025Series A$10.5M
- Jun 2024Grant (prize money)$133K
- Nov 2022Seed$5.8M
- Sep 2021Seed$942K
#3
Public · Melbourne, Victoria · founded 1995$4Mraised▾
Developer of bio-insecticides for crop protection, grain storage, and public health. The company focuses on creating pest management solutions derived from nature. These products address insecticide resistance with minimal impact on human health and the environment. The company's products have applications across crop protection, grain storage, public health and consumer uses.
- May 2025Grant (prize money)$542K
- May 2025Post IPO$2.1M
- Jan 2025Grant (prize money)$1.9M
- Nov 2023Post IPO$1.3M
#4
Public · Nedlands, Western Australia · founded 2014$4.8Mraised▾
Nanollose provides fiber based on nanocellulose technology. Its product Rayon Fiber is a fiber made of plant-free microbial cellulose that is derived from biomass waste products from beer, wine, and liquid food. It uses its proprietary technology for the production, processing, and application of microbial nanocellulose. Its products have application in cotton and linen textiles, cellophane, paper industry, horticulture, and clothing industry.
- Feb 2025Post IPO$1.9M
- Apr 2021Post IPO$2.9M
#5
Seed · Brisbane, Queensland · founded 2022 · 4 employees$7.8Mraised▾
Bio-based coating solutions. It manufactures eco-friendly coating systems that make nature materials water-resistant and more robust. It is used on multiple surfaces.
- Nov 2024Seed$6M
- Jun 2023Seed$1.9M
#6
Series B · Orange, New South Wales · founded 2019 · 119 employees$119.5Mraised▾
Pioneering carbon farming through microbial technology, improving soil health and carbon sequestration. The company collaborates with farmers and scientists to provide carbon farming solutions, enabling large-scale, high-quality carbon removal. Their biological seed treatment technology helps plants convert atmospheric CO2 into stable soil carbon. Through soil carbon farming projects, grain farmers can monetize stored soil carbon while improving soil health. They offer microbial seed treatment for broadacre crops designed to improve soil health, increase stable soil carbon, and improve plant yields. The company focuses on sustainable solutions, driving innovation from the lab to the farm. They provide resources for growers, including articles, tools, podcasts, and videos. The company is dedicated to unlocking a new agricultural asset and connecting farmers with their team. They are involved in academic collaborations and research, standing at the forefront of cutting-edge science. This is a B2B model, offering products and programs related to carbon farming and soil health.
- Feb 2023Series B$72.6M
- Oct 2021Series A$30M
- Jun 2020Series A$6.9M
- 2020Seed$10M
#7
Seed · Melbourne, Victoria · founded 2024$1Mraised▾
Developer of high entropy material powders for advanced manufacturing applications. The company provides customizable, high-performance powders designed for additive manufacturing, surface-engineered coatings, and powder metallurgy components. These materials offer exceptional properties critical for industries including mining, aerospace, steelmaking, and renewable energy. The focus is on application-specific solutions to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
- Mar 2025Seed$1M
#8
Series A · Melbourne, Victoria · founded 2021 · 7 employees$10.8Mraised▾
Provider of green ammonia. It also develops electrochemical technologies to create carbon-neutral green ammonia. It extracts nitrogen from air and hydrogen from water, which it combines with the help of renewable energy sources to produce ammonia.
- Mar 2024Series A$9M
- Nov 2021Seed$1.8M
#9
Series A · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2016$12Mraised▾
Manufacturer of sustainable wool packaging, insulation, and geotextile solutions. It specializes in circular insulation solutions for various industries. The company offers custom manufacturing services, prioritising sustainability. It repurposes textile fibres and supports businesses in decarbonising supply chains. The company transforms waste into a resource, supporting sustainable practices and driving a circular economy. It provides solutions for food, pharmaceutical, building, and materials industries.
- Jan 2024Series A$12M
#10
Seed · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2023$1.1Mraised▾
Provider of technology for algae production. The platform enables the cultivation of algae, which can be used to produce clean energy, bioplastics, and feed supplements.
- Sep 2024Seed$1.1M
#11
Public · Kent Town, South Australia · founded 1984 · 6 employees$2.5Mraised▾
Developer of graphene additives and green hydrogen technology for sustainability. The company focuses on renewable energy projects, including green hydrogen and graphene applications. It develops graphene-based additives to enhance marine and protective coatings. Additionally, the company develops graphene-enhanced polymer technology to improve aquaculture netting.
- Apr 2024Post IPO$1.4M
- Oct 2023Grant (prize money)$470.5K
- Sep 2022Grant (prize money)$607K
#12
Series C · Darra, Queensland · founded 2018 · 38 employees$2.1Mraised▾
Manufacturer of graphene and graphene-based products. It provides users with a platform where graphene products are used for concrete strengthening and conductive applications, plastic strengthening and electrical applications including batteries.
- Aug 2023Series C$125.8K
- Nov 2020Series C$1.2M
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How research on Advanced Materials is moving in Australia
A read on the academic research around Advanced Materials — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 186 Australia-affiliated papers.
- University of Wollongong31
- Deakin University19
- University of Technology Sydney19
- RMIT University18
- UNSW Sydney18
- Smart material4→17
- Elastomer1→7
- Shape-memory alloy1→5
- Nanotechnology2→4
- Vibration3→4
- Smart material7→19
- Nanotechnology2→11
- Composite material1→6
- Shape-memory alloy1→4
- Nanotechnology1→6
- Smart material2→5
Where advanced materials is researched across Australia
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Common questions
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