Polymerize Named Finalist of “Towards Zero” Startup Program by Plastics Europe
Polymerize has been named a finalist in the Towards Zero program by Plastics Europe. Join us at K 2025 to see how we’re driving sustainable materials innovation.
We’re excited to announce that Polymerize has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Towards Zero Startup Program by Plastics Europe — a key recognition of our commitment to building a sustainable and circular future for plastics.
At Polymerize, our mission is to accelerate sustainable materials innovation by transforming how R&D is done. By combining AI, chemistry, and data science, we enable material manufacturers to develop high-performance, eco-friendly products with far fewer experiments — saving time, reducing waste, and minimizing environmental impact.
What Is “Towards Zero”?
Towards Zero is a startup program launched by Plastics Europe in partnership with leaders across the plastics value chain. It supports early-stage companies and scaleups that are rethinking plastics and contributing to a future with:
- Zero pollution
- Zero waste
- Zero greenhouse gas emissions
This initiative identifies and accelerates breakthrough innovations that align with Europe’s green transition and circular economy goals.
Being selected as a finalist means Polymerize is among a handful of startups recognized for our potential to make a measurable impact in materials sustainability.
Why Polymerize?
Our AI-powered platform allows R&D teams to:
- Design experiments intelligently with minimal resource use
- Predict material properties before synthesis
- Reduce lab iterations by over 10x
- Accelerate product development of sustainable plastics, coatings, adhesives, and composites
Whether it’s bioplastics, recyclable polymers, or energy-efficient formulations, Polymerize is empowering materials manufacturers to innovate faster, smarter, and more responsibly.
Join Us at K 2025!
We invite you to join us on October 13, 2025, at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Towards Zero pitch competition will take place in Hall 6, C40.
This event is more than just a competition — it’s a battle for a circular future, bringing together 12 cutting-edge startups dedicated to transforming the plastics industry. We will proudly present our solutions alongside other incredible innovators, all striving to make a lasting difference.
We look forward to sharing our vision and demonstrating how Polymerize is shaping a more sustainable and efficient future for materials science.
Want to collaborate or learn more about how Polymerize supports sustainable R&D? Contact us via contact@polymerize or book a demo.
