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Polymerize Named Finalist of “Towards Zero” Startup Program by Plastics Europe

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.