Holcim is teaming up with Greentown Labs, the largest incubator of climate tech startups in North America, to speed up innovation for more eco-friendly construction.

Through their "Terawatt" partnership, Holcim gets special access to startups focused on sustainable building solutions. They want to be among the first to adopt new technologies that cut down carbon emissions in construction.

Holcim plans to engage with these startups, participating in exclusive events like pitch days for the building sector. They have also joined Greentown's Industry Leadership Council to provide strategic insights.

Nollaig Forrest, Chief Sustainability Officer at Holcim, said, "We work with startups worldwide to speed up the shift to sustainable building. Partnering with Greentown Labs lets us support and empower startups in the built environment. The collaboration with Holcim MAQER Ventures and Greentown's climate tech startups will reshape how we build for a regenerative future."

Kevin Knobloch, CEO of Greentown Labs: "Greentown Labs is thrilled to be partnering with Holcim, a global leader in sustainable building solutions to decarbonise the built environment to bolster cutting-edge climate tech innovations in this critical sector. We look forward to seeing Holcim engage with our building tech startups, sharing its unmatched expertise in low-carbon building innovations and helping advance our entrepreneurs' solutions."

Greentown Labs supports climate tech startups by providing resources, knowledge, and connections. With over 200 startups and more than 525 supported since 2011, Greentown's incubators offer spaces, tools, and a network of stakeholders.

Holcim collaborates with startups through MAQER Ventures, its venture capital programme. With research in 15 areas, their solutions cover the entire lifecycle of the built environment. This includes eco-friendly options like low-carbon concrete and cement, along with advanced roofing and insulation for more sustainable buildings.

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Source: Holcim