Convergence Advanced Materials brings together deep expertise in nanomaterials science and business strategy to guide your innovation from concept through to commercial readiness.
We are a specialized consulting firm at the intersection of advanced materials science and business strategy. Our team of nanomaterial experts and business professionals work together to help organizations bridge the gap between scientific innovation and market success.
Whether you're a startup with breakthrough technology or an established company looking to integrate advanced materials into your product line, Convergence guides you through every phase of the journey.
Identifying and validating advanced material opportunities with real market potential.
Building roadmaps that align technical capabilities with business objectives.
Guiding scale-up from lab to pilot plant to full manufacturing readiness.
Preparing your innovation for market entry, partnerships, and investment.
From early-stage innovation assessment to full commercial deployment, our multidisciplinary team provides end-to-end consulting across the advanced materials value chain.
Rigorous evaluation of nanomaterial innovations to determine scientific feasibility, market fit, and commercialization potential. We help you know what you truly have before investing further.
Customized go-to-market strategies, competitive landscape analysis, and business model development tailored to the unique dynamics of the advanced materials sector.
Expert guidance on transitioning from laboratory synthesis to pilot-scale and full production — addressing process engineering, quality control, supply chain, and cost optimization.
Identifying and facilitating strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and licensing opportunities that accelerate growth and open new markets for your advanced materials technology.
Preparing your organization to engage investors, develop compelling pitches, and structure funding strategies — from seed rounds to strategic corporate investment.
Navigating the complex regulatory landscape for advanced materials and building IP strategies that protect your innovations and maximize long-term competitive advantage.
Dr. Colin van der Kuur brings a rare and powerful combination to the advanced materials consulting space: deep scientific expertise in nanomaterials paired with over 25 years of executive leadership, organizational development, and business coaching experience.
Dr. van der Kuur was the inaugural graduate of the University of Guelph's Specialized Honours program in Chemical Physics (1993) — a distinction that reflects both his intellectual depth and his pioneering approach to complex problems. He later completed a Doctorate in Leadership (2010), equipping him with a rigorous framework for guiding organizations through strategic change.
In the advanced materials sector, he served as Head of Research, VP of Science & Research, and ultimately Chief Scientific Officer of Zentek Ltd. (ZEN Graphene Solutions), where he oversaw a broad and diverse research portfolio spanning antimicrobial technologies, nanomaterial applications for energy storage and batteries, and advanced coating technologies for fire protection and ice phobicity. He is a published co-author on nanomaterials research, including contributions to studies on the stability and optical properties of hydrogenated graphene systems. He also served as Chief Scientific Officer of Triera Biosciences, a Zentek spinout, where he was instrumental in the development of aptamer-based diagnostic and therapeutic agents.
Prior to his materials science career, Dr. van der Kuur spent 25 years in the non-profit sector, including a senior role as Director of Church Planting for Fellowship Pacific, where he trained and coached executives across organizations. This leadership background gives him a uniquely human-centered perspective on how to move ideas through institutions and into the world.
Dr. van der Kuur sits at the true convergence of scientific rigor and strategic leadership — making him an exceptional partner for organizations seeking to bring advanced materials innovations to market.
Uniquely positioned at the intersection of nanomaterials science and business strategy — we speak both languages fluently.
We don't just consult on one phase — we map the entire journey from idea through to commercial success before advising on any step.
Our recommendations are grounded in real-world constraints — production economics, market realities, and investor expectations.
We work as an extension of your team, fully invested in your success — not as a vendor, but as a long-term strategic partner.
Whether you're exploring a new nanomaterial opportunity, seeking to commercialize existing technology, or looking for strategic guidance, we'd love to hear from you.