Ideathon
2D Materials
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 am ET
By:
Associate Research Director
Analyst
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Thank you!
Participating Startups:
- Coming soon!
What to Expect
Two-dimensional materials are atomically thin materials whose structures can enable unusual electrical, optical, thermal, and mechanical properties. These capabilities create opportunities across semiconductors, energy storage, separations, sensing, photonics, and thermal management, but graphene’s uneven commercialization history demonstrates that exceptional material properties do not automatically translate into scalable products or attractive investment opportunities.
In this Ideathon, Lux examines startups commercializing graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, 2D insulators, and MXenes. We will explore where these materials can meaningfully overcome the limitations of incumbent technologies, how commercialization strategies are evolving beyond broad platform claims, and which applications, partnerships, and technical milestones could enable the next generation of 2D materials to progress from academic innovation to commercial adoption.
Agenda:
Introduction by Lux analysts
Startup pitches
Lux Ideathons are themed virtual startup pitch events Lux organizes periodically. Join us to learn more about new ideas from emerging innovators, with the potential for partnerships, investments, or other connections.
Please Note:
- After registering above, you will receive a confirmation email with your personalized log-in instructions.
- A client-only session — open to all employees at Lux member organizations.
- Participating startups are responsible for presenting accurate and appropriate information for public disclosure. Pitch presentation slides are authored by participating companies and Lux Research cannot guarantee their accuracy or lack of bias.
If you have any questions, please email events@luxresearchinc.com.
