"Capturing climate positive business growth opportunities with emerging materials and ingredients."
Mike Vermeer Food & Biobased expert

Novactum Materials & Ingredients is a networked organization of seasoned experts dedicated to de-risking investment and maximizing returns in the dynamic world of emerging materials and ingredients.
Our team provides a comprehensive suite of services, from opportunity sourcing and rigorous due diligence to strategic portfolio construction and hands-on scale-up support. We connect emerging producers with established demand partners, creating a vibrant ecosystem that accelerates market adoption.Our core team comprises five senior experts, each specializing in a critical area:
- Food Technology & Innovation
- Advanced Chemicals & Material
- Sustainable & Bio-derived Materials
- Sensory Science & Flavor Development
- Performance & Engineered Materials
The challenges we tackle....
- Difficulty in developing & sourcing innovative and sustainable materials
- Lack of expertise in navigating the transition to low climate impact alternatives
- Challenges in ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance with these novel and innovative alternatives
....creating sustainable advantage
- Access to a wide network of independent professionals, including procurement experts, QA specialists, and material scientists
- Improved market positioning through enhanced sustainability practices and innovative product offerings
- Increased revenue growth and brand loyalty by aligning with consumer preferences for eco-friendly products
The value we deliver for you:
- Enable you to identify, access, develop and together with you follow up innovation opportunities to deliver business results
- Support you with expertise in material sourcing, leveraging an extensive network and advanced tools, such as AI agents and innovation networks, to efficiently identify and implement sustainable materials
- Guide with comprehensive consultation for tailored market development & GTM strategies to facilitate the transition to eco-friendly alternatives
- Deliver supply chain optimization, streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and integrate new materials into existing formulations
