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Company Name
Materials Nexus
Founded
2021
Cohort
Cambridge Cohort 1
City
Cambridge
Country
UK
Founders & Roles
Dr Jonathan Bean, CEO
Dr. Robert Forrest, CTO
Dr. Jon Pillow, CSO
Nic Stirk, CCO
Web
www.matnex.ai
The Solution
Materials Nexus aims to discover next-generation materials for everyday objects that don’t cost the earth. It uses artificial intelligence to find sustainable, cheaper and better performing alternatives to the advanced materials used to build the technologies we consider essential for a net-zero world. Materials Nexus’ ground-breaking software is able to accurately predict the properties of sustainable materials and understand the costs and processes involved in scaling and manufacturing them – all within months, not decades.
The Problem
Identifying new materials is challenging due to the vast number of possible combinations of elements and compounds, each with unique properties that need to be thoroughly tested and understood. This process often involves complex and time-consuming experiments, advanced computational models, and significant resources. However, discovering new materials quickly is crucial because they can lead to breakthroughs in technology, energy efficiency, and sustainability. For instance, new materials can enhance battery performance, reduce carbon emissions, and enable the development of more efficient electronic devices, all of which are essential for addressing global challenges like climate change and resource scarcity.
News
Matnex builds the world’s largest materials science supercomputer
Matnex from our very first Cambridge Cohort has announceed a partnership to build the world’s largest materials science supercomputer.