Creating what the world will be made of.

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We work at the edge of discovery, where industry insight, deep technical depth, and human impact align to build tomorrow’s capabilities.
Our technology drives the discovery and commercialisation of new materials. Combining computational modelling with physical experimentation.
Build smarter from
the start
Platform
R2A helps teams define the right technical questions before costly lab work begins. Our approach reduces guesswork and accelerates the path to solutions that work in the real world.
A clearer path to execution
Infrastructure design
When teams have clearer systems, they stop second-guessing and start acting on insight—quickly and consistently. Our work translates big ideas into real-world structures—so implementation doesn't get lost in theory.
Less friction, more momentum
Infrastructure design
We build with adaptability in mind, so your systems can grow without losing focus or regulatory footing. Our work translates big ideas into real-world structures—so implementation doesn't get lost in theory.
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Built to handle
nature's complexity
Our founding team blends technical depth with commercial execution. Our goal is to rebuild how materials are developed, from feedstock to function.
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Henry Tyler
Commercial co-founder
After launching and scaling brands across food and consumer sectors, Henry saw the limits of making change at the surface. He co-founded R2A to shift upstream, combining market insight with science to turn innovation into tangible change.
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Dr. Mark Bajada
Scientific co-founder
A PhD chemist from Cambridge and former Marie Curie Fellow, Mark has spent his career mastering the tools and techniques to synthesize the materials and chemicals we rely on. Now, he's co-founded R2A with the mission to build a post-petroleum future using green chemistry.
Backed & supported by
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Dr. Robin Harrison
Ex-VP Platform Technology
Synthomer 20+ years of R&D leadership in specialty chemicals at one of Europe's largest specialty polymers companies.
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Prof. Gianvito Vilé
Associate Professor
Politecnico di Milano ERC Starting Grant holder researching catalysis and sustainable manufacturing.
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Dr. Jan Janssen
Group Leader Materials Informatics
Max Planck Institute Leads materials informatics research at one of the world's foremost institutes for sustainable materials, previously at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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Dr. Kevin Powell
Ex-R&D Director
Procter & Gamble / Gillette Led the R&D behind multi-billion-dollar consumer product systems at one of the world's largest consumer goods companies.
Extended team
Depth for each challenge
We assemble project-specific teams from a trusted group of scientists, engineers, and strategists. These collaborators work in our core team to bring the precision and perspective each challenge demands.
Computational Chemists
Process Simulation Engineers
Biotechnologists
Market & Regulatory Experts
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