Partner with the Material Innovation Initiative
MII is the global leader in connecting next-gen material companies with fashion, automotive, and home goods brands. Our mission is simple: to help you succeed—not to profit from you.
Why Partner with MII?
This is not another generic sourcing platform. By adding your data to our system, you partner with an organization that cares deeply about your growth and about accelerating the entire industry.
We Care About Your Success
We know the struggles of innovators challenging entrenched industries, and we are here to help. We already work with more than 150 global brands, and we will actively market your materials to them.
Industry Connections
When you join, your innovations get visibility, credibility, and a partner committed to your success. We connect you directly with brand decision-makers.
Non-Profit Mission
"The platform has been a game-changer for us. We've connected with brands we never thought we'd reach."
We're a nonprofit think tank focused on research, knowledge-sharing, and fostering connections to fast-track the development of environmentally preferable and animal-free materials.
Our Commitment
We're not here to profit from you. Our success is measured by the success of the materials and companies in our network. We provide a platform that prioritizes your growth and industry advancement.
What Do You Get With Your Membership?
Clear and predictable pricing: no finders fees or percentage of sales.
Basic Membership
Free
- Add and edit your company’s background and sourcing information
- Fully visible to all brand members
- Brands can contact you through the platform
- I mean really, what do you have to lose? It’s free!
Full Membership
$1,000/yr
*For US-based companies. All other companies' fees correspond to cost of living data from the World Bank.
All functions of basic membership plus:
- Add your performance testing, environmental impact, and material composition & end of life data
“Brands consistently ask for this information.”
What Types of Materials Do We Accept?
Our database is focused on animal-free and environmentally friendly materials.
Why No Animal-Based Products?
We believe the future of materials should minimize harm to the planet and to all who live on it. If we have the opportunity to design high-performance materials that don't harm animals, why wouldn't we? By setting this standard, we help drive innovation toward solutions that are more sustainable and compassionate.
Who Can Access the Database?
Only approved material purchasers, like fashion, automotive, and home goods companies, can access the database—and only then with their company email.
Material companies cannot see each other's data or information. As part of their user agreement, material purchasers must agree not to share information from the database with anyone outside of their company.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.