Hilti Venture’s Post

🌟[MEET THE FOUNDERS] Since the beginning of January, we have been supporting 39 innovative projects developed by start-ups and employees of the vinci group as part of one of our four incubation and acceleration programs. For the past two weeks, we have been presenting you portraits of the entrepreneurs from the 2024 cohorts. Today, discover Alex Moube, president of the start-up GEOCLAY. Geoclay - solutions bas carbone uses clays as raw materials, which release water molecules during firing instead of CO2. Geoclay offers a flash calcination process for clays that reduces carbon emissions by a factor of 4 compared with a conventional process. This process preserves natural resources, since it uses mainly alternative clays from recycling channels. The startup has joined our SEED program, which supports startups from their inception to fundraising. 👉 Learn more about their solution: https://lnkd.in/e9pdTe2P

🛣️📣 Out of 150 applications for sustainable roads, we were selected to go to Texas and pitch about our solutions in the accelerator. 💡 Now, you might think, what do we have to do with roads? As matter of fact, asphalt making is a very heat intensive process. And 2/3 of all emissions in asphalt pavement come from this production, especially from the gas use for drying aggregate or mixing it with bitumen directly. 🔥 This happens at 400°C and more, so naturally it calls for Kraftblock when talking about decarbonizing it. Christian Kissling and Cedric Fritsch will fly out there and start a vision for fossil-free asphalt production! #roads #energy #energystorage

CRH Ventures is thrilled to announce the finalists of our latest accelerator program, Roads of the Future. Competition was fierce with over 150 applications from startups across the globe applying to help address some of the most critical challenges facing the roadbuilding, maintenance and operation ecosystem. The eight companies chosen have now been invited to attend our Pitch Day event in Austin, Texas on June 4-5 - showcasing their ideas and solutions to key stakeholders from across CRH and within the roads value chain. This will include thought leaders from Arup, Egis and Ferrovial, alongside industry experts from significant public institutions including National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University, Center for Transportation Research at UT Austin, @Texas A&M Transportation Institute, National Highways and Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Find out more about our finalists and the solutions they offer here… Alteia, Cyvl.ai , Highway Data Systems, KRAFTBLOCK, Pavewise, Prezerv Technologies, Robotiz3d Ltd and Verde Resources Inc. We can’t wait to see everyone next week and look forward to hearing more around how these innovative #ConTech startups plan to reinvent the way our world is built! #RoadsAccelerator #RoadsEcosystem #Sustainability #Innovation

🌊🌍 Treeconomy is proud to announce that we have joined Katapult Ocean as part of the 2024 Accelerator cohort this fall! 🚀 After going through a rigorous diligence process, Treeconomy represents the top 1% of over 2,000 candidates assessed for the Accelerator Program this year. 🌱🌟 In total, startups from 6 continents and over 60 countries were screened, with the selected 12 companies representing 7 countries across 3 continents! 🌎🌍🌏 Described as “the most intense and fulfilling MBA you could ever undertake,” the program will guide us through workshops, online meetups, mentor sessions, pitch training, and investor presentations—all designed to get us ready for scaling. 📈💡 Our CEO & co-founder, Harry Grocott commented: “We’re very happy to welcome Katapult as an investor and to join their accelerator programme over the next few months, particularly as we build tools and services for mangrove restoration projects. “ We’re beyond excited to start this journey with Katapult Ocean! 🙌 👉 Learn more about Katapult Ocean and their incredible program here: https://katapult.vc/ocean/ Emily Houston #Treeconomy #UnlockingNaturesValue #KatapultOcean #AcceleratorCohort #Sustainability #Innovation #ClimateAction #OceanTech #ScalingUp #Greentech

"The EIT program connected us beyond German borders. We were connected with other founders and to industry players and public players. This is important when it comes to grants on a European scale." - Niclas Lehnert, Co-founder and CEO of BAVERTIS GmbH. ⚡   Bavertis participated in the program last year. Hear from Niclas, and other participating startups in the video. 👀   DTU Science Park is one of the six partners that together run the EIT Urban Mobility Sustainable Cities & Clean Mobility program. They make it possible for your startup to: 👉 Benefit from personalised business coaching and mentorship 👉 Attend workshops 👉 Access a network of leading deep tech start-up accelerators 👉 Get matched with cities across Europe 👉 Test your solution in real-world city environments  👉 Get connected to demonstration labs   Apply for the Sustainable Cities and Clean Mobility program here: https://lnkd.in/eCXE84fH   EIT Urban Mobility UnternehmerTUM Technische Universität München PoliHub - Innovation Park & Startup Accelerator İSBAK   #SustainableCities #CleanMobility #StartupAcceleration #GlobalImpact #CityLogistics #UrbanMobility #ScalingOpportunities

Exciting News! BetterChoice has been selected for GreenUP Accelerator 🚀 Our mission is clear: to accelerate progress towards a sustainable fashion industry. We believe in the power of informed decisions and our data-driven tool empowers consumers to make choices that align with their values while enabling businesses to prioritize sustainability as a key driver of growth. We're honoured to be chosen as one of the 15 startups enlisted in the prestigious GreenUP Accelerator program. Run by DTU Science Park Startups and supported by Industriens Fond, GreenUP Accelerator is committed to nurturing climate tech innovations. Its objective is straightforward: to scale startups developing green solutions and technologies that combat CO2 emissions. And we’re so ready for the ride. It marks the beginning of an exciting 20-month journey for us, as we fast-track our solution to market. A huge shoutout to early-stage VC, Antler, and our trusted group of business angels and private investors, all deeply committed to sustainability and driving change - a very humble thanks to Michael J. Wiatr, Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen, jakob simonsen, Jens Wandel, Kirsten Wandel, Isabel Aagaard, Helle Busck Fensvig, Rikke Clausen, Jan Vælds and to our new friends DTU Science Park Startups; Thomas Hebo Sparring, Kathrine Fogh Albertsen, Susanne Rydahl Drost for believing in us 🥳🙏🏽💫 We’re excited for the journey ahead! #BetterChoice #GreenUPAccelerator #Sustainability #ClimateTech #FashionIndustry #Innovation #GreenSolutions

🚀 I’m thrilled to announce the launch of our 6th batch at Founders Bay Accelerator! We’ve attracted some incredible startups, not just from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (MV), but from all over Germany, bringing innovative ideas to the table: - greenspot: Transforming sustainable food production through regenerative agriculture and local supply chains. - elementarhy: Developing cutting-edge hydrogen technology with reduced critical raw materials and PFAS-free components, enabling a cleaner energy future. - CYTOK - hydrogen pirates: Leading in Power-to-X technology for energy storage and efficiency. - Hytra: Disrupting the hydrogen transport sector to accelerate Net-Zero emissions. - StromNow: Simplifying EV charging with seamless infrastructure solutions for businesses and individuals. These startups are working on solutions ranging from sustainable agriculture to renewable energy and e-mobility, tackling global challenges head-on. At Founders Bay, we are committed to helping these innovators scale their ventures and create lasting impacts in their industries. I can’t wait to see how these exceptional teams shape the future! 🌍⚡ Stay tuned for updates from this amazing cohort! #foundersbay #startups #accelerator #batch6 #ventures

⏰❓ What happens at midnight ❓⏰ No, you will not turn into a pumpkin, like the carriage in Cinderella, but you will have missed the chance to apply for batch 8 in Beyond Beta. That would be shame if you are a startup wanting to scale your business and maybe even go beyond borders 🚀🌐 The accelerator program is designed to co-pilot your scaling journey by providing you with mentoring, network, and camps. If you are ready to scale your business, we are ready to read your application! Read more about the accelerator and start your application here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/evAEF59m Beyond Beta is proudly co-founded by the EU and The Danish Board of Business Development. Erhvervshus Hovedstaden, Erhvervshus Fyn, Erhvervshus Midtjylland, Erhvervshus Nordjylland, Erhvervshus Sjælland, Erhvervshus Sydjylland, Accelerace, TechBBQ, CenSec - Center for Defence, Space & Security, Clean, Danish Life Science Cluster , Danish Sound Cluster, DigitalLead, Energy Cluster Denmark, Copenhagen Fintech, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark, Lifestyle & Design Cluster, Odense Robotics, WE BUILD DENMARK #BeyondBeta #ApplyNow #StartupAdventure #Accelerator #EUInMyRegion

Dive into the Future of Ocean Regeneration! 🌊 Discover the key focus areas of Project 71, our venture competition on Ocean Regeneration, during our upcoming webinar focusing on Domains, Trends, and Drivers of the Blue Economy. We will cover the problems we're tackling and gain inspiration from innovative startups leading the charge. Don't miss out, register now → https://lnkd.in/eDkyGyGj  #OceanRegeneration #BlueEconomy #TONOMUS

Here’s the Funding Roundup for ConTech Startups Around the World 🌎 CuspAI, a UK startup, secured $30M in seed funding to develop an AI-driven search engine for material design. Their platform allows users to specify desired properties and generates corresponding material compositions, streamlining the traditional process. This technology could be used to identify new sustainable materials. Bisly - Scalable Building Automation, an Estonian startup,  raised €6.2M in Series A funding to expand its smart building systems into Germany and the UK. Bisly's platform integrates energy consumption tracking with a patented digital twin system to optimize building efficiency and reduce energy use. With 85% of EU buildings predating 2000 and having poor energy performance, Bisly aims to improve energy conservation and cut emissions. SewerAI, a Californian startup,  raised $15M in Series B funding for its AI-driven sewer inspection tools. Their platform enables inspectors to upload data and tag defects, streamlining maintenance. SewerAI aims to modernize sewer infrastructure inspections and will use the funds to expand its market presence, train AI models, and develop new products. Want to stay up to date with the latest funding news? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter with the link below! 🔗