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<p>Latis Materials was awarded the $20,000 Judges' Pitch Prize at the Central Maine Growth Council's 2026 Dirigo Labs Pitch Competition. Selected from a cohort of innovative startups across Maine, the company was recognized for its vision of producing affordable, bio-derived carbon fiber from paper industry byproducts. The award will help accelerate development of Latis Materials' manufacturing capabilities and support the commercialization of sustainable advanced materials.</p><p><a href="https://mainebiz.biz/article/saco-startup-steals-the-show-at-dirigo-pitch-competition/" data-mce-href="https://mainebiz.biz/article/saco-startup-steals-the-show-at-dirigo-pitch-competition/" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to see the full article</a></p>

Latis wins Dirigo Labs' pitch competition

Latis Materials

My business is a bio-derived advanced materials manufacturing and research company. We are focusing on developing a carbon fiber derived from trees that cuts costs from traditional fibers. We are based in maine and are focused on using the natural and renewable resources that our state offers.