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Calling all innovators! The Innovation Acceleration Program is looking to support game-changing startups that can help decarbonize the cement and concrete industry. If you’ve got a great idea, this program is designed to give you the resources, mentorship, and funding you need to scale and make a real impact. Let’s make a difference for industries!

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Phase 1

Application Submission & Preliminary Screening

Application Process: Interested startups must complete the online application form by 23 june 2025

Preliminary Screening: 10 standout startups who can display cutting-edge innovation, solid business potential, and a strong fit with the program’s mission will be shortlisted by a panel of industry experts.

Phase 2

Open House & Finalist Selection

Pitching: Shortlisted teams will present their solutions to a panel of industry experts and climate tech specialists. The evaluation will focus on technological feasibility, sustainability impact, scalability, and market readiness.

Finalist Announcement: The 5 finalists startups will be selected to join the full incubation program, gaining exclusive access to mentorship, strategic guidance, and networking.

Orientation: Finalists will participate in an orientation session covering program structure, participation requirements, and key milestones to ensure alignment with project goals.

Phase 3

Pilot Implementation & Business Matching

Accelerated Coaching & Market Validation: Selected startups will receive expert coaching tailored to refining their business models, optimizing market strategies, and ensuring commercial readiness.

Investor & Industry Access: Startups will gain direct exposure to key stakeholders, industry leaders, and investors, providing opportunities for funding and strategic partnerships.

Pilot Project Opportunities: High-potential startups will be given the chance to implement pilot projects within the cement and concrete industry, validating their solutions in real-world applications.

Demo Day & Business Matching: A Demo Day will be held to provide selected startups with a professional platform to present their business plans to a targeted audience of investors, industry leaders, and potential strategic partners.

Criteria for selection process

TRL 6 and above (Technology/innovation at TRL 6 or higher)

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Solutions to Address Customer
or Industry Pain Points

– Present technology/innovation that addresses
and meets customer needs
– Impact of decarbnization

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Technology Potential and Innovation Application for Customer Solutions

– Technological and innovative capabilities
– Distinctive features and ability to create value for customers
– Competitive advantages over other players/intellectual property achievements

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Market Attractiveness

– Clear market opportunities and target customer groups
– Ability to leverage and expand solutions in the market
– Growth potential and business expansion capabilities both domestically and internationally

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Team Readiness

– Founding team developed the technology themselves
– Entrepreneurial attitude and commitment
– Team members include both technology experts and business development staff
– Any women as C level or key staff will be highly considered

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Communication and Presentation Skills

– Clarity of content in Pitch Deck presentation
– Communication ability
– Question-answering capability