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Dow Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Hardware & IoT · Manufacturing

Dow manufactures and sells chemicals, plastic materials, and agricultural services. They deliver products and services to customers in electronics, water, energy, coatings, and agriculture. They specialize in materials science to deliver solutions for customers in packaging, infrastructure, and consumer care.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Dow ranks #181 globally and #75 in the United States. It ranks #40 in the Hardware & IoT industry and #8 in the Manufacturing subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#181
Industry
Hardware & IoT
#40
Subindustry
Manufacturing
#8
National · United States
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#75
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Key metrics

Dow Startup Activity Metrics

Dow has supported 18 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $119 million over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore Dow's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

Dow has deployed more than $1 billion in startup investments through Dow Venture Capital and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 2 active startup programs supporting 18 startups worldwide across industries such as Energy & Environment, Hardware & IoT, Healthtech, and Social & Leisure. Its venture arm Dow Venture Capital has invested in over 14 startups since it was founded in 1897.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Hardware & IoT, Healthtech, and Energy & Environment, categories where Dow's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where Dow-associated startups operate

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Programs & CVC

Dow Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Dow engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 18 startups in total based on our database.

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Dow — Corporate Self
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
5 startups
Dow Venture Capital
Dow Venture Capital
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 1897
Investment Program
"Dow Venture Capital supports startups aligned with innovations in materials science and sustainability."
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Dow

Dow's top 5 associated startups have raised 96% of the $119 million raised in the last ten years across all 18 associated startups, led by Ambrx at $45 million. Dow is associated with 17 active startups and 1 exit. Dow Venture Capital supports the largest number of startups, with 14 associated startups.

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Startups associated with Dow
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
FlyabilityFlyabilitySB 437Hardware & IoTLausanneDirect InvestmentDow — Corporate Self
TME PharmaTME PharmaSB 400HealthtechBerlinProgram InvestmentDow Venture Capital
EntropicEntropicSB 363Social & LeisureSan DiegoProgram InvestmentDow Venture Capital
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. Dow ranks #181 globally and #75 in the United States. It accounts for 0.3% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Hardware & IoT industry and 0.1% of the activity generated by corporations in the United States. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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