Venture Capital 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. Funding is an equity investment. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.
Early-stage equity investment programme in startups innovating in built environment and construction materials, with a focus on decarbonization and sustainability aligned with Holcim's strategic priorities. Investors receive not only capital but also market access, technical expertise, and network support.
About this grant
Holcim MAQER Ventures is a corporate venture capital and innovation platform that invests in and partners with startups driving transformation in the built environment and construction industry. The platform operates through three main mechanisms: venture capital investments at early stages in companies addressing strategic areas for Holcim, a venture client approach that fast-tracks startup solutions into Holcim's business operations through structured pilot projects, and a 6-month accelerator program that provides technical and market expertise without taking equity. The focus is on startups developing innovative solutions for decarbonization, sustainable building materials, and construction technology, with past investments in companies like SaltX (electric cement production), Sublime Systems (zero-carbon cement), and Travertine (waste upcycling and CO2 capture).
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Eligibility
The accelerator program is open to startups in the construction and built environment space. No specific geographic, sector, or stage restrictions are explicitly stated on the page. The accelerator program accepts startups at no cost and does not require equity stakes.
Key requirements
- ✓Early-stage startup or SME in built environment or construction materials innovation
- ✓Focus on decarbonization, cleantech, or sustainability aligned with Holcim's strategic interests
- ✓Willingness to engage with Holcim's market access, expertise, and network support
Recent past awardees
Knowing who's won the last rounds tells you whether you're in the strike zone.
- SaltX
- Sublime Systems
- Travertine
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Venture Capital?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup, sme. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
Relevant sectors
About this sector
Low-carbon materials funding covers cement, concrete, steel, chemicals, timber and novel building materials with lower embodied carbon. It ranges from research grants to demonstration plants and public procurement that specifies lower-carbon products. Calls often ask for lifecycle assessment, product testing against standards and interest from buyers in construction or manufacturing.
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