• MII has brought together a community of materials innovators that will drive the environmental impact of what we make, use, and wear for generations. I met some of the most consequential people for expanding my company through MII, including an international retailer that is releasing my vegetable cashmere in stores across the world. And that this MII community is led by some of the most forward-thinking and proactive women in the industry is purely inspiring.  David Lee, KD New York
• The value of MII’s role as a relationship facilitator in the next-gen materials industry cannot be overstated. The MII team played a vital role in getting us in touch with the right investors, which ultimately led to the close of our first pre-seed funding round…This fueled us with the resources and momentum needed to create sustainable plant-based fur. We simply could not have crossed this milestone without them. —Martin Stübler, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BioFluff 
• Soarce had early conversations with MII when we were still developing our scientific strategy and applications for our seaweed-based textile technology. [MII] helped inspire us to consider next-gen wool and leather, and we are now actively pursuing these targets. We are excited to work more closely with MII, and so happy that a non-profit like MII exists to support us along our development journey. - Mason Mincey, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Soarce

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