Matolutions
Our Story

We Are Matolutions

A deep-tech materials company building the infrastructure for a post-plastic world.

Unlocking the Industrial Transition

Founded by engineers and business strategists with deep expertise in sustainable polymers and packaging, Matolutions operates at the intersection of materials science, agriculture, and industrial manufacturing.

With our headquarters in Bengaluru and production operations in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, we are strategically positioned to leverage India's agricultural abundance to solve the global plastic crisis.

Supported by India's top innovation institutions, we are building the missing value chain for a sustainable future.

Company Overview

Our Mission

“To replace conventional plastic in rigid packaging with bio-based, compostable alternatives — at industrial scale, at competitive cost, with zero compromise on performance.”

Our Vision

“A world where packaging materials return to earth, not landfills.”

Meet Our Founders

Driven by a shared vision to revolutionize the materials industry through engineering and strategic scale.

Rehan Ali Pradhan

Rehan Ali Pradhan

Founder & CEO

Experience

  • 3+ years experience in sustainable materials
  • Deep expertise in sustainable polymers and material science
  • Led R&D and innovation in bio-based materials
  • Previously: Pakka (Packaging with a Soul)

Education

  • Polymer Engineering, IIT Roorkee
  • MS in Bioresource Technology, University of Alberta
The problem isn't just plastic — it's that we haven't made alternatives that industry can actually use.
Chetan Jain

Chetan Jain

Co-Founder & Business Strategist

Experience

  • 10+ years in business strategy and operations
  • Experience scaling manufacturing-led businesses
  • Drives partnerships, GTM and commercial strategy
  • Previously: Paras, CHUK, BazaarNXT

Education

  • BBA, Jain University
We're not building a green product. We're building a better material business.
Sustainability First

Committed to Global Impact

Our technology doesn't just replace plastic; it addresses systemic environmental challenges by creating a circular economy between farming and industry.

  • Reducing agri-residue burning in North and Central India, mitigating seasonal air pollution.
  • Creating circular economy linkages between farming communities and the packaging industry.
  • Lowering the carbon intensity of plastic manufacturing through bio-based feedstocks.

Aligned with UN SDGs

SDG 09Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 12Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13Climate Action
SDG 14Life Below Water
SDG 15Life on Land

Our Journey

From research labs to industrial scale, our milestones mark our commitment to deep-tech excellence.

Early Stage

TIDES, IIT Roorkee

Incubated at TIDES, IIT Roorkee

Research

SIIC, IIT Kanpur

Virtual incubation at SIIC, IIT Kanpur

Grant

DST NIDHI Grant

Received ₹10 Lakh grant for validation

Grant

MoHUA Grant

Received ₹20 Lakh from Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs

Quality

CIPET Certification

ISO 17088 Certification obtained

IP

Patent Filed

Proprietary technology protection filed

Market

Paid Pilot

Active pilot running with major converter partner

Growth

Deeptech Club

Selected for NASSCOM Deeptech Club

Institutional Backing

Supported by India's leading technical and government institutions.

TIDES, IIT Roorkee
TIDES, IIT Roorkee
Incubation
SIIC, IIT Kanpur
SIIC, IIT Kanpur
Virtual Incubation
Wadhwani Foundation
Wadhwani Foundation
Accelerator
NASSCOM Deeptech Club
NASSCOM Deeptech Club
Deeptech Accelerator
DST NIDHI Grant
DST NIDHI Grant
Govt. of India Grant
MoHUA Grant
MoHUA Grant
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs