We’re thrilled to announce that FiberX has been selected as a Top Innovator for the prestigious Venture Summit West 2025, taking place April 2-3 at the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley. This recognition places us among an elite group of 150 groundbreaking companies chosen to present to leading investors from across the nation.
Bringing Heartland Innovation to Silicon Valley
As an Indiana-based company transforming agricultural waste into high-performance industrial materials, we’re proud to represent Midwest innovation on this prominent stage. The selection process was highly competitive, with the youngStartup Ventures team evaluating companies at the forefront of their respective fields.
“We’re proud to represent the innovation that is happening in middle America on this national stage,” said Dave Skibinski, our President and CEO. “By upcycling what was once considered farm residue into valuable feedstocks, we’re showing how agricultural areas of our country can lead in creating sustainable solutions that benefit both agriculture and industry. Venture Summit West gives us a chance to share this vision with investors who can help us scale our impact.”
Showcasing Sustainable Materials Innovation
At Venture Summit West, we’ll demonstrate how our industrial biomass fiber and tunable lignin transforms corn stover – the stalks, leaves, and cobs left after harvest – into valuable materials that:
- Replace in part or in whole petroleum-based polymers in plastics
- Create stronger, more sustainable bio-composite materials
- Provide farmers with new revenue streams from existing crops
- Contribute to a circular agricultural economy
- Reduce reliance on fossil-fuel derivatives
Our presentation will highlight both our current products and our innovative lignin extraction technology developed in partnership with Purdue University, which opens new possibilities for sustainable resins, coatings, and adhesives.
Why This Matters
Being selected for Venture Summit West represents more than just recognition – it’s a pivotal opportunity to accelerate our growth and impact. The summit connects promising companies like ours with venture capital firms, corporate investors, and angel investors seeking breakthrough innovations.
For us, this platform provides valuable exposure to funding partners who can help us scale our technology and bring sustainable material solutions to more industries. It also validates our approach to creating value from agricultural byproducts that have traditionally been underutilized.
Looking Forward
As we prepare for this exciting opportunity, we want to express our gratitude to our partners, customers, and supporters who have helped us reach this milestone. From the farmers who supply our feedstock to the manufacturers testing our materials, every relationship has been essential to our journey.
We look forward to representing Midwest innovation in Silicon Valley and demonstrating how agricultural regions can lead the way in developing sustainable solutions for global challenges.
Stay tuned for updates as we approach this exciting event!
Read the full press release HERE
About Venture Summit West
Hosted by youngStartup Ventures, Venture Summit West is a must-attend gathering for investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Attendees will engage in meaningful networking, hear from industry leaders, and explore the latest trends shaping the future of innovation. For more information about Venture Summit West, visit https://youngstartup.com/upcoming
