UsedFULLY, a New Zealand-based textile cleantech innovator, has been accepted onto Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Limburg.
The female-led and majority-owned startup is one of just 12 companies worldwide accepted this year onto the state-of-the-art campus, joining an elite ecosystem of over 130 companies working at the forefront of circular materials and sustainable chemistry.
A European Innovation Powerhouse
Brightlands Chemelot Campus has established itself as one of Europe's premier innovation ecosystems for circular materials, sustainable processes and biomedical solutions. It now hosts more than 4,000 professionals, researchers, and students working collaboratively to address global climate challenges.
The Dutch innovation campus provides companies with access to world-class R&D facilities, including laboratories, pilot plants, cleanrooms, and analytical infrastructure, alongside commercial support and investment eco-systems.
This unique combination of academic knowledge, industry expertise, and entrepreneurial support has positioned Brightlands as a catalyst for transforming research into scalable, successful commercial solutions.
Strategic Significance for New Zealand Cleantech
UsedFULLY's acceptance represents a breakthrough moment for New Zealand's cleantech sector, which has been actively pursuing international expansion and investment. It demonstrates that innovative Kiwi companies can compete on the global stage in the circular economy, opening pathways for other New Zealand cleantech ventures.
The move comes as New Zealand cleantech companies increasingly look to international markets for growth capital and strategic partnerships. Brightlands' focus on circular materials and sustainable processes aligns perfectly with New Zealand's strengths in environmental innovation and clean technology development.
Building a Circular Future Together
UsedFULLY's breakthrough technology converts unwanted textiles into high-performance additives for infrastructure and construction applications, addressing both the global textile waste crisis and the construction industry's carbon footprint. The company's relocation to Limburg puts it within reach of major European textile waste streams and industrial partners.
The acceptance onto Brightlands Chemelot Campus provides UsedFULLY with critical infrastructure and a sizable market needed to advance from small-scale production in New Zealand toward full industrial deployment.
