Leaplab 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.
Cemex Ventures' Leaplab is an acceleration program supporting construction technology startups to develop and scale innovations in the built environment. The program targets early-stage contech companies, though specific funding amounts and selection criteria are not publicly detailed.
About this grant
The Leaplab Program is an acceleration initiative run by Cemex Ventures, the Corporate Venture Capital and open innovation unit of Cemex, a global construction materials company. The program is designed to support innovative startups operating in the construction technology (contech) and related sectors, helping them accelerate their growth and integrate with the broader construction industry ecosystem. Cemex Ventures uses the Leaplab to partner with, invest in, and accelerate the most promising and sustainable companies driving the construction industry revolution. The program has run multiple editions, with a 3rd Edition currently active or recently concluded, indicating an ongoing cohort-based structure. Beyond funding, the program appears to offer acceleration services and access to Cemex's global network and resources.
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Eligibility
Based on available information, the Leaplab Program targets innovative startups in the construction technology and related sectors. Cemex Ventures has a global focus, suggesting startups from multiple geographies may be eligible. The program appears to prioritize companies with innovative, sustainable, and commercially promising solutions relevant to the construction industry.
How it's scored
Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed on this page. However, given Cemex Ventures' stated focus, applicants are likely assessed on the innovativeness and sustainability of their solution, their relevance to the construction industry, commercial viability, and growth potential. An ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) lens also appears to be part of Cemex Ventures' investment and partnership philosophy.
Key requirements
- ✓Construction technology focus aligned with Cemex Ventures' thesis
- ✓Early-stage startup or SME status
- ✓Ability to participate in acceleration program curriculum and mentorship
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Leaplab Program?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup, sme. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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