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Upcycling+

We manufacture low-carbon, cost-competitive fuels to help heavy-fleet reach their decarbonization goal, based on our proprietary plastic hydrogenolysis technology.

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Competitors

OtherAudetteShared: low carbonGoogle Cloud Canada 2021VictoriaStartup →OtherXiA’HShared: low carbon, traditionalMassChallenge Switzerland and UK 2026MexicoStartup →OtherPlanet Sustainable TechnologiesShared: carbon footprint, plastic, proprietaryPlug and PlayUnited KingdomStartup →OtherEvoxia LabsShared: reduced carbon, carbon footprint, plasticPlug and PlayIndiaStartup →OtherBioTwinShared: low carbon, sustainable, pioneeringPlug and PlayUnited KingdomStartup →
Companies closest to Upcycling+
Company
AudetteShared: low carbonGoogle Cloud Canada 2021Not statedOther
XiA’HShared: low carbon, traditionalMassChallenge Switzerland and UK 2026Not statedOther
Planet Sustainable TechnologiesShared: carbon footprint, plastic, proprietaryPlug and Play Not statedOther
Evoxia LabsShared: reduced carbon, carbon footprint, plasticPlug and Play Not statedOther
BioTwinShared: low carbon, sustainable, pioneeringPlug and Play Not statedOther

Adjacent

Developer toolsKubikShared: low carbon, plastic, costPlug and PlaySouth AfricaStartup →OtherAeternal UpcyclingShared: sustainability sector, high value, plasticPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →OtherHeliosShared: low carbon, alternative, sustainablePlug and PlayFranceStartup →OtherCarbon UtilityShared: low carbon, fuel, methodPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →AIScope ZeroShared: carbon footprint, sustainability sector, fuelPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →
Companies next to Upcycling+
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KubikShared: low carbon, plastic, costPlug and Play Not statedDevtools
Aeternal UpcyclingShared: sustainability sector, high value, plasticPlug and Play Not statedOther
HeliosShared: low carbon, alternative, sustainablePlug and Play Not statedOther
Carbon UtilityShared: low carbon, fuel, methodPlug and Play Not statedOther
Scope ZeroShared: carbon footprint, sustainability sector, fuelPlug and Play Not statedAI

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Company
SecuraAIA Princeton-based startup helping highly regulated industries, such as healthcare, safely deploy AI by automating AI security and governance.2 programsNot statedAI
Mango MedicalFoundation models for planning orthopedic surgeryteam of 32 programsActiveAI
HypercubicAgentic AI for Mainframe Operations and Modernizationteam of 3on 3 Glyph sourcesActiveAI, Devtools
IndustrialMind.aiThe AI manufacturing engineer that turns drawings into production-ready decisions - 10x faster, proven at Siemens and Fortune 500 factories2 programsNot statedAI
XatomsXatoms utilizes AI and quantum chemistry to accurately predict 3D models of photocatalytic structures, aiding in cleaning polluted waters across the globe.2 programsNot statedAI
Eloquent AIThe AI Operator for Financial Servicesteam of 52 programsActiveAI

Programs

Programs Upcycling+ went through
ProgramCohortSource
Plug and PlayNot statedPlug and Play Page

About Upcycling+

"Upcycling+ is a pioneering company in the energy and sustainability sectors, specializing in the manufacturing of low-carbon, cost-competitive fuels for heavy fleets. Utilizing our proprietary plastic hydrogenolysis technology, we have developed innovative processes to selectively convert mixed plastic into high-value products. This approach offers a sustainable and economically viable alternative to traditional petrochemical methods, with reduced carbon footprint and competitive pricing. Our cutting-edge technologies, including specialized catalysts and reactor designs, eliminate the need for refinery-type processes, allowing us to produce a range of products such as diesel, kerosene, processing fluid, and lubricating oil. By addressing the decarbonization goals of heavy fleets, Upcycling+ is driving innovation in the energy industry and contributing to a more sustainable future."

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Other
Location
United States
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Joined a programOct 5, 2026

Joined Plug and Play.

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Upcycling+: questions

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Where is Upcycling+ based?

Upcycling+ lists United States as its location on Plug and Play's page.