TechCrunch

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Patrick Chopson and Sandeep Ahuja started cove.tool , an Atlanta-based company developing software to optimize building design for sustainability and cost, because of problems they’d faced in their careers as architects. ” Ultimately, the focus will still be on efficiency and sustainability, the founders said.

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TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2022

The technological advances we’ve made over the last few thousand years are stunning, but the construction industry still relies on centuries-old technology. Even so, investors are backing startups bringing robotics, data management, automation and augmented reality into the construction process. Heinrich Gröller, partner, Speedinvest.

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TechCrunch

JULY 8, 2022

A large part of this problem is that concrete and steel are just not sustainable materials, unlike (say) timber. Previous investors also joined the round, including Giuseppe Zocco, Foundamental and A/O Proptech, which accelerates 011h’s ambition to create a sustainably built world.

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Impact Hub

JULY 27, 2022

The consortium led by INESC TEC, composed by 5 other European partners – Impact Hub, F6S, BWCON, Metabolic and CNR, who teamed up to achieve their common mission for a more resilient and sustainable industry. Afterwards, the industry players will present real-life challenges and sustainability issues that require innovative solutions.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 18, 2019

All three organizations aim to empower communities in Argentina by addressing social problems through reducing construction debris, creating organic gardens, and promoting digital literacy respectively. La Escombrera is an organization that aims to reduce construction waste in Argentina. What projects are you working on now?

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Revolution

APRIL 24, 2023

While many think achieving that goal is unlikely, as investors with capital to put to work, we have to have a ‘challenge accepted’ mindset.” — Kristin “I look for tech opportunities that enable sustainable B2B change versus small lifestyle changes. What industries are ripe for transformation from a sustainability standpoint?

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Based in Bali, Indonesia , Stilt Studios specializes in creating sustainable and modular homes. Their products are constructed on a modular platform that affords diverse design and customization possibilities. The injection of capital will fuel the startup’s expansion across international markets.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The costs of construction and land values has increased far more quickly than incomes over the last 20 years, making it hard to build for the mass market. More than half the rental stock under construction today requires incomes of at least $100,000 and 90 percent of new supply requires incomes of at least $75,000. do not work.

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TechCrunch

MAY 16, 2023

The company is building a tool for finding, managing and reporting on lower-carbon, more sustainable, building materials, and just closed a $3 million seed round to fulfill that mission. The round was led by early-stage construction tech investor Foundamental , and Fifty Years (which led the company’s previously undisclosed pre-seed round).

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Circularity in action: Circular projects in Portugal Rizoma and Studio 8 are pioneering ventures based in Portugal, each embodying a strong commitment to the principles of sustainability and the circular economy. They are dedicated to nurturing a future that is more inclusive, collaborative, and sustainable.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Play Meet the 5 participating startups of Raíz’s first edition The standout project of Raíz’s first edition was Sustein Material , a startup led by Simon Gonzalez that focuses on repurposing healthcare waste for construction materials. As the winner, Simon was awarded a membership to Impact Hub Barcelona’s space for the upcoming months.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

startup that makes it easier for housing developers, architects and construction firms to configure and design modular homes to address the ongoing housing crisis , has raised £10 million ($11.7 For the construction phase, the kit of parts enables developers to produce large multi-tenant apartment blocks with minimal up-front investment.

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OurCrowd

MARCH 12, 2024

The post ICON unveils new construction technologies for lowest cost, fastest, and most sustainable way to build at scale appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 2, 2024

The sturdy construction also allows hunters to have a safe hold when they are climbing in and out of a stand. Hikes and Hose uses highly sustainable and durable outdoor gear products from recycled fabrics and firehose. Hikes and Hoses (Lisa Hansen) Hikes and Hose provides an ecofriendly option for outdoor travel and sport enthusiasts.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 11, 2023

During the launch event, two key partners of the hub were introduced: Launchgarage Innovation Hub, responsible for implementing the IDEA and ADVanCE programs, and the Certeza and Technoearth joint venture, tasked with formulating the hub’s master plan to ensure its long-term sustainability.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

By sharing their journeys, our goal is to boost awareness and promote the adoption of a circular economy in Armenia, catalysing a transformative shift toward sustainability. This is the inspiring story of circular projects, Proyectos MAF and Lata de Agua, two Venezuelan ventures contributing to the circular economy. The CirculUP!

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 30, 2024

The company recently moved much of its operations to a temporary site on Reads Way in New Castle near where construction on its new facility is ongoing. Their decision to grow in Delaware will help make our environment more sustainable and add jobs to our state.”

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Circularity tales: From organic waste to alternative proteins AgriLife, a Tanzania-based venture established in 2021, is on a mission to revolutionise sustainability by transforming organic waste into a valuable resource. It’s not just an environmental imperative; it’s a necessity for a thriving, sustainable global economy.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 19, 2024

Marina Debris Australian-based artist, Marina DeBris , whose unique creations centre around the concept of “trashion,” art constructed from discarded beach trash. Photo courtesy of Andrew Worssam, Aquarium of the Pacific Gyre by Marina DeBris at Sculpture by the Sea. Photo courtesy of Oliver Cole Gallery, Metal Cloth, 2023.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2021

Shots on Goal Being great as a startup technology investor of course requires a lot of things to come together: You need to have strong insights into where technology markets are heading and where value in the future will be created and sustained You need be perfect with your market timing. Being too early is the same as being wrong.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Register Singapore is emerging as a hotspot for cleantech innovation, with a growing number of startups focusing on sustainability and environmental impact. These regions are particularly interesting due to substantial electricity expenses and comparatively lower costs for constructing and installing rooftop solar systems.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Eligible projects must address a negative impact of COVID-19 and contribute to Atlantic City’s revitalization, which includes capital construction projects that renovate or restore a vacant building, or a new construction project.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Josephine Tine, co-founder of ART-Pesoung, Hadji Malick Sagne, of Cactus Innovation, and Adja Aissatou Diallo, founder of Galle epitomise the transformative potential of sustainable solutions in Senegal’s shift towards a circular economy.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 29, 2022

This prompted the question: Is there a way to design better products and more sustainable materials themselves? The startup says its goal is to provide designers and brands with the tools and materials necessary to create a sustainable future for people and the planet. And thus, the trio founded AlgiKnit in 2017.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The winning project of Raíz’s first edition was Sustein Material , a startup driven by Simon Gonzalez that addresses the reuse of healthcare waste for construction materials. Did you know that 100% of the sanitary waste discarded in hospitals and health centers ends up in landfills or incinerated? shares Impact Hub Barcelona.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Below are brief descriptions of the innovations developed by the companies most recently funded: Elements Aligned, located in Erie County , provides the commercial architectural and construction industry with a system for securely fastening easy-to adjust, modular wall panels directly to conventional steel stud framing.

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Impact Hub

DECEMBER 1, 2023

These initiatives highlight the transformative potential of innovative businesses in driving a more sustainable future. By sharing their journeys, our goal is to boost awareness and promote the adoption of a circular economy in Armenia, catalysing a transformative shift toward sustainability.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 31, 2021

Tech companies have spent the past decade or more developing innovations that can be applied to old-world industries like agriculture, construction, energy, education, manufacturing and transportation and logistics. Part of the money frm the Biden plan will aim to redevelop brownfields and turn them into more sustainable businesses.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 14, 2022

government’s recent executive order on bio-manufacturing that wants to accelerate innovation in this area to meet goals around climate and energy goals, food security and sustainability and supply chains. This will be followed up in coming months by further announcements on construction, architecture and other development partners.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 6, 2023

Hong Kong -based startup Formwork IO aims to reduce carbon emissions within the architectural and construction sectors. Through a mineralization technique that involves carbonation, the startup achieves the permanent storage of carbon dioxide, thereby offering a sustainable solution to mitigate environmental impact.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2022

Sustainable travel at the forefront. Infrastructure bill could promote lean construction via data capture. There’s a lot of excitement about construction tech among investors and entrepreneurs, but general contractors aren’t nearly as enthusiastic. Mainstream attention is increasing. An emphasis on noise pollution.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Construction began on October 30, marking the start of a new era for Pangyo Techno Valley. Sustainable growth in gaming is being championed through initiatives like the Gyeonggi Global Game Center and the Gyeonggi Game Academy, driven by the Gyeonggi Content Agency. nationally.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Through impactful programmes and groundbreaking collaborations, Climate Lab is steering Austria toward a greener, more sustainable future, showcasing the transformative potential of collective action in the fight against climate change. Sign up now and ignite your journey towards making a difference.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

These predevelopment costs are necessary for the developer to incur before they can seek short-term construction financing. Soft costs eligible to be covered by the program include insurance costs, legal fees, utilities, property taxes, construction drawings, and design fees.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 11, 2019

It means being constructive, not frustrated, when things don’t go your way. As EO advances its efforts to make an impact and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , we’re honored to host Steve Wozniak, one of today’s most giving, smart, and hands-on entrepreneurs. Avoiding frowns, he explains, is equally important.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2023

With a primary focus on industries crucial for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, including energy, mobility, and construction, Climate Lab is on a mission to shape a more sustainable future. Sign up now and ignite your journey towards making a difference.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Meza called the company “furniture-as-a-service,” with the main focus to reuse what already exists in a space to create healthy, sustainable spaces that someone can work in, live in and enjoy all at the same time. Wellness in construction is what I do, and we wanted to create that with Pancake,” he added.

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