Measure your Net Zero Concrete solution with the GCCA Innovandi Open Exam 2023.

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) represents the global cement and concrete industry responsible for producing the most widely used synthetic material on earth. GCCA supports the transformation of concrete into a sustainable, durable and strong building material to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding urban population. In the year By 2021, Net Zero has released its industry roadmap to zero, outlining pathways and pathways to deliver net zero concrete to the world. The GCCA Innovandi Open Challenge 2023 is a unique global accelerator that aims to accelerate the development of innovative solutions to achieve net zero by bringing together technology startups and leading cement and concrete companies, as outlined in its roadmap.

As global leaders in the cement and concrete industry, GCCA and its members recognize the critical role of innovation in collaborating with external partners to expand their innovation ecosystem and achieve their net zero mission.

What’s in store if you apply for the GCCA Innovandi Open Challenge 2023?

Through the Innovandi Open Challenge, GCCA seeks to fast-track the development and adoption of technologies that support the transition to a net-zero future. Apply today to partner with GCCA and make that happen! Selected startups get exclusive access to:

• Support to move from ideas to pilot tests, proof of concepts, prototypes and business cases.
• Extensive plants, laboratories and research facilities.
• Experience and infrastructure of 40 members worldwide to showcase innovation.
• Guidance from leading experts selected from GCCA and its industry members to help start-ups progress in the industrialization of their technology.
• Develop new technologies and/or define new business cases with one or more industry members.
• GCCA members manage the project at each of the selected startups and provide resources, support and training to grow the business together.
• Greater visibility in the cement and concrete sector, as well as equipment manufacturers, the wider value chain players, investors and wider stakeholders.

Building on a successful track record

GCCA and its members account for 80% of global cement production capacity. Member companies are committed to reducing and ultimately eliminating carbon dioxide emissions from concrete (currently accounting for 7% of global emissions) by implementing the GCCA Concrete Future 2050 Net Zero Roadmap. Detailed plan.

The work began with the success of last year’s inaugural Innovandi Open Challenge, in which cement companies partnered with six startups focused on carbon capture and utilization projects. Three of these projects have already gone to the pilot stage!

GCCA Cement Director and Innovation Lead Claude Lorea says: “At the first Innovandi open challenge, we saw some amazing progress from the startups working with our members, with several projects in the pilot phase. This year’s theme, low carbon concrete, is equally challenging. To be successful, we need products that are affordable, scalable and easily accepted. Good luck to all applicants this year. We look forward to working with those selected.

Are you well qualified to apply for the GCCA Open Innovation Challenge?

GCCA is looking for startups working on new materials or ingredients for low carbon concrete. This includes creative combinations, SCMS, clunkers, aggregates etc. It should be a ready-to-use and direct ingredient for concrete. Other jurisdictional requirements are as follows.

• How creative and unique is the solution?
  • Performance comparable to traditional concrete
  • Less carbon footprint than traditional concrete
  • Environmental/sustainability assessment

• Is the technology to produce low carbon concrete?
  • Does it add water?
  • Does it increase energy?
  • Any requirement for waste heat utilization?
  • Are there any other prerequisites for the process?

Please note that GCCA is not looking for:

• Alternative fuels or low carbon fuels
• Carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies
• A process or method for producing low carbon concrete

The structure and timeline of the Open Innovation Challenge

After a rigorous review of all submissions, the GCCA will announce the selected startups. They will be invited to stand before GCCA members. Successful startups will partner with GCCA members to form consortia and enter into formal working partnerships.

• Application Limit – May 15, 2023
• Finalist List Notification – May 30, 2023
• Competition Date – June 30, 2023
• Union Agreement Meetings – From September 1 to 15, 2023
• Display Date (Displaying Consortium Results) – April 2024

Apply for the GCCA Innovandi Open Challenge 2023 in a few simple steps

Are you up for the challenge and ready to expand your business? great! Don’t wait any longer and send all your entries to openchallenge2023@gccaassociation.org by May 15, 2023 to apply for the challenge including the following details.

• Name of your starter:
• Describe your creativity (100-150 words)
• Name and Designation of Applicant:-
• Year of Incorporation:
• Location:
• Stage of your startup (proof of concept/pilot/prototype/commercial):
• What is your technology readiness level (TRL)? (1 in research phase and 9 in readiness for commercial production):-
• Do you already have clients? (yes no)

Join GCCA to decarbonize the cement and concrete industry while also getting the chance to help your startup reach new heights. Visit the GCCA application page and apply now!

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