At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 35 Chemical Engineering companies in California, United States. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Chemical Engineering Companies & Startups (California, United States)
Octillion Power Systems
Octillion Power Systems is a provider of advanced lithium-ion batteries for industrial and vehicle applications.
Founder(s): peng zhou
Location: Hayward, California, United States
Industries: Automotive, Battery, Chemical Engineering, Energy Storage, Manufacturing
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Zafrens
Zafrens specializes in developing tools and generating insights at the interface of biology, chemistry, and engineering.
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Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Life Science
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Genomatica
Genomatica manufactures sustainable chemicals from renewable feedstocks.
Founder(s): Christophe Schilling
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, CleanTech, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy
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Eco Farm / Thrive Society
Eco Farm is a Cannabis Industry 4.0 (data-driven) platform, marketplace and managed cannabis services provider.
Founder(s): Danielle Dao, Devin Calloway
Location: Cotati, California, United States
Industries: Agriculture, Business Development, Cannabis, Chemical Engineering, Digital Media, Information Technology, Logistics, Marketplace, Medical, Supply Chain Management
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RSI (Reel Solar Inc)
RSI provides technology, tools and materials to the photovoltaic manufacturing industry.
Founder(s): Dori Gal, Kurt Weiner
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Advanced Materials, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing
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Aequor Inc
Aequor develops anti-biofilm and anti-fouling molecules, engaging in research and development of chemicals from marine microbes.
Founder(s): Cynthia Burzell
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Biotechnology, Chemical, Chemical Engineering
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L Nutra
L-Nutra is a Science, Technology company that specializes in researchers and collaborators are leaders in the field of nutrition.
Founder(s): Joseph Antoun, Valter Longo
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, Professional Services
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VAMA, Inc
Vama is a manufacturing company that specializes in developing Pest control products that kill bed bugs, mosquitoes, and mites.
Founder(s): Ankur Jain
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Chemical, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing
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Blueshift Optics
Blueshift Optics provides a versatile new organic scintillator designed for excellent neutron detection.
Founder(s): Joey Carlson
Location: Richmond, California, United States
Industries: Chemical, Chemical Engineering, Industrial
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Aralez Bio
Aralez Bio uses engineered enzymes to make valuable products in a sustainable way.
Founder(s): Christina Boville, David Romney, Frances Arnold, Lori Giver
Location: Emeryville, California, United States
Industries: Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Medical
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Covalent Metrology Services, Inc.
Dedicated to providing materials innovation companies of all sizes access to high quality metrology, both in-house and externally
Founder(s): Craig Hunter
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Electronics, Nanotechnology, Semiconductor
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RUST-X
RUST-X is a firm that manufactures Corrosion Prevention Products & Solutions.
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Location: La Mirada, California, United States
Industries: Chemical, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, Packaging Services
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Synder Filtration
Snyder Filtration offers products such as polymeric membranes, nanofiltration membranes, anode cells, cleaning chemicals, and spare parts.
Founder(s): Charles Jao, Joseph Wang
Location: Vacaville, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Construction, Industrial Manufacturing, Manufacturing
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Zikon
Zikon’s is an electric ink technology that uses nano-droplets of colored ink to create images on paper-like substrates.
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Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, Life Science
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InnoSense
InnoSense is a driven engineering company that provides services for the defense, aerospace, energy, health care, and industrial markets.
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Location: Torrance, California, United States
Industries: Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, Health Care, Service Industry
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MT Systems
Leader in the engineering, manufacturing and applications support of wet process and chemical distribution equipment
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Location: Fremont, California, United States
Industries: Chemical, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing
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Vacuum Engineering & Materials
Vacuum Engineering & Materials specializes in the manufacturing of PVD sputtering targets, evaporation materials and crucible liners.
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Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing, Product Design, Semiconductor
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Instrumental Polymer Technologies
Instrumental Polymer Technologies offer polycarbonate polyols.
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Location: Westlake Village, California, United States
Industries: Chemical, Chemical Engineering, Industrial
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Alturdyne
Alturdyne is an industry leader in small to medium sized gas turbine engines and systems.
Founder(s):
Location: El Cajon, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Industrial, Marine Technology
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Ajrweb
Ajrweb is a machinery manufacturing company located in San Luis Obispo.
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Location: San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing
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Action Mold
Action Mold provides engineering, tooling, resins and custom molding as well as consulting services.
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Location: Anaheim, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Consulting, Industrial, Manufacturing
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Los Angelesunty Science And Engineering Fair
Los Angeles County Science And Engineering Fair is a non profit company located in South Pasadena.
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Location: South Pasadena, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Life Science, Non Profit
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Unique Equipmentrp
Unique equipment corp is a chemical company located in montrose.
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Location: Montrose, California, United States
Industries: Chemical, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, Mining
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Binh Son Refining
BSR is managing and operating the dung quat refinery.
Founder(s):
Location: Boulevard, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Professional Services
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VPC Global
VPC Global hold several portfolios that specializes in irrigation, plumbing, and food chemicals industries.
Founder(s):
Location: Valencia, California, United States
Industries: Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
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Sensonetics
Sensonetics is a manufacturer of Silicon-On-Sapphire temperature & pressure transducers that feature high accuracy, stability & sensitivity.
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Location: Fountain Valley, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing
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Pacific Crest Engineering
Pacific Crest Engineering provides air permitting, construction administration, project management, and geotechnical consulting services.
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Location: Watsonville, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Environmental Engineering, Project Management
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Hocking International
Hocking International Laboratories is a chemical manufacturer.
Founder(s):
Location: San Marcos, California, United States
Industries: Chemical, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing
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Hutchinson & Company
Hutchinson & Company is an application engineering company located in Novato.
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Location: Novato, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Design
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Polytechnique Environmental
Polytechnique Environmental specializes in civil, environmental, and chemical engineering with sustainability services for various projects.
Founder(s): Joohi Sood
Location: Cerritos, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
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A & S Finishing
A & S Finishing provides a wide range of metal plating services that include chemical film, passivation, zinc, and anodizing.
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Location: Chatsworth, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
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BioChromato, Inc.
BioChromato is a Japanese manufacturer of unique products for chemical laboratories.
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Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Consulting, Manufacturing
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HTA Science & Engineering
HTA Science & Engineering handles the hazardous chemical and biological challenges that come with it.
Founder(s):
Location: Fair Oaks, California, United States
Industries: Chemical Engineering, Environmental Consulting, Service Industry
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GMP Plating
GMP Plating is a chemical manufacturer.
Founder(s):
Location: Morgan Hill, California, United States
Industries: Chemical, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales
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