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Accelerator Program Grant

In context

This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.

Summary

A 6-month acceleration programme for early-stage companies innovating in construction and building materials, offering technical expertise, market guidance, and corporate partnership access from Holcim and partners at no cost and with no equity dilution.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 2 Nov 2026Accurate?

About this grant

Holcim MAQER Ventures operates a 6-month acceleration program designed to foster innovation in the construction space. The program provides technical and market expertise from Holcim and world-class corporate partners to help startups advance their solutions. Startups can participate at no cost, and the program does not require any equity stake from participants. The accelerator is part of a broader innovation strategy that includes venture capital investments in early-stage companies and a venture client approach that connects startup solutions to Holcim's business needs through structured pilot projects.

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Eligibility

Startups operating in the construction and built environment space. The program targets companies developing innovative solutions relevant to areas of strategic interest for Holcim, including decarbonization and sustainable building materials.

Key requirements

  • ✓Innovation focus in construction or building-materials space
  • ✓Ability to engage with Holcim technical and market expertise over 6-month programme
  • ✓No equity stake required; free to participate

Recent past awardees

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  • SaltX
  • Sublime Systems
  • Travertine

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Accelerator Program?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup, sme. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.

About this sector

Sustainable buildings funding covers low-energy new build, deep retrofit, building performance data and healthier indoor environments. Public owners procure design and works through tenders, while grants support innovation and community schemes. Bids are usually judged on measured performance, cost and delivery experience in occupied buildings.