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The Material Innovation Initiative (MII) accelerates the development of sustainable and animal-free materials. In our News Center, you’ll find news, event announcements, press releases, and statements from MII’s leadership.
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The 2023 Material Innovation Conference is Moving Online
Dear MII Supporter, Our 2023 Material Innovation Conference is now completely virtual instead of being held in New York. Due to the challenging economic climate, many companies have informed us...
Next-gen material companies raised US$456.75 million in 2022: State of the Industry Report on Next-gen Materials
15 February 2023, Napa: The Material Innovation Initiative (MII) today launched the 2022 State of the Industry report: Next-gen Materials. As per the report, next-gen material companies raised at least US$456.75 million...
ACE selects the Material Innovation Initiative as 2022 Standout Charity
We are honored to announce that the Material Innovation Initiative has been recognized as a 2022 Standout Charity by Animal Charity Evaluators(ACE) for the second year in a row! As a non-profit,...
MII Is Planning Our 2023 Material Innovation Conference!
Discover recent advances in science and technology that are paving the way for next-gen innovation which meet the sustainability, performance, aesthetic, and price needs of brands and consumers, including precision...
2021 State of the Industry Report: Next-Gen Materials
Why we need next-gen materials Animal-derived materials, particularly leather, are widely used in the fashion, automotive, and home goods industries. Production of animal-derived materials drives climate change, environmental degradation, public...
Brand Engagement Report: 100+ Brands Adopting Next-Gen Materials
Discover top brands’ strategies for meeting consumer demand for increased sustainability and animal-free products This first-of-its-kind report documents forward-thinking early-mover brands like UGG, Gucci, and BMW adopting next-gen materials to...
Exclusive Webinar Explores How the Next Generation of Mycelium Materials are Accelerating Circularity in Fashion
Forager and Vivobarefoot discuss how brands can successfully work with next-gen materials in an interactive webinar co-hosted by MII. To support the development and adoption of next-gen materials, the Material...
MII Publishes Brand Engagement with Next-Gen Materials: 2022 Landscape
Nonprofit The Material Innovation Initiative (MII) has just published the first-of-its-kind report, Brand Engagement with Next-Gen Materials: 2022 Landscape. This report details how UGG, Gucci, Mercedes-Benz, and more than 100...
MII Launches Virtual Material Innovation Conference May 18 & 19
Forager, MycoWorks, VitroLabs, Modern Meadow, NFW, Everlane and others partner with MII for the inaugural gathering of industry experts discussing the future of the material sectors. View Full Press Release
MII In the News
Read select press coverage of MII’s programs and initiatives discussed in the news media.
There are at least eight companies across the globe using mycelium to make leather, per the 2021 MII report.
New Nonprofit Focuses on Developing Sustainable Materials
Investment in next-generation materials more than doubled in 2021 to nearly $1 billion, according to MII.
