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Oxford Innovation Space launches property technology incubator to support SMEs 🏘️⚙️ Two South East companies have trialled their technologies, which address net zero challenges in properties, at innovation centres managed by Oxford Innovation Space. The latter has launched a property technology (PropTech) incubator programme to support start-ups developing potentially groundbreaking technology for commercial and residential buildings. Cambridge-based Infersens, which has developed intelligent water sensors that monitor water flow and temperature to minimise waste and improve sustainability, has carried out a trial installation of its first product Cortense at the Heyford Park Innovation Centre near Bicester. Meanwhile, Oxford's EcoSync has installed smart valves to monitor room usage and temperatures for a trial period at the Oxford Centre for Innovation and the Mansfield Innovation Centre in Nottinghamshire. The start-up has also accessed investment from Oxford Innovation Finance’s EIS Growth Fund and Angel Investment Network (known as OION). Jo Stevens, managing director of Oxford Innovation Space, said... Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/e_vEh2d8 #launch #innovation #technology #property #sme #smallbusiness #growth #oxford #businessnews #businessintelligence

How should construction and real estate approach innovation towards Saudi Vision 2030? An ambitious vision requires new perspectives and new ways of doing things, with technology and digital transformation driving these changes. Join us for BizDevConKSA on October 30 to get a front-row seat alongside speakers who put innovation at the core of everything they do. Register today 👉 https://lu.ma/v752ibxn #SaudiArabia #Saudi #Vision2030 #SaudiVision2030 #Innovation #Construction #RealEstate #Technology #DigitalTransformation #Engineering #Architecture #ProjectManagement #ConstructionManagement #Startups #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

Innovation has the power to drive down costs. There is an urgent need for innovation in housing in order to make the process of constructing and developing affordable housing itself affordable.

#FarosStartupSpotlight #DYK: sea-level rise also calls for a change of vision in the design of urban development. Innovative and sustainable approaches are required to ensure the resilience of coastal cities. SEAform technology enables the creation of land on water, which, unlike traditional methods (dredging), allows modular growth and adaptive flexibility at different depths. What makes SEAForm’s solution unique is its modularity, standardisation and respect for the marine environment. Thanks to its balancing system, it is versatile in its various functions and features a significant reduction in construction time and costs. Learn more about this incredible solution. Read it in this interview🎙️ https://lnkd.in/dn3WdypD #cdp #retenazionaleacceleratoricdp #blueeconomy #innovation #acceleratore #startup #coastalcitites

✨ Reflections on the Trimble Construction Startup Competition 2024 ✨ One week ago, I had the pleasure of attending the Trimble Inc. event, and it was an inspiring experience! First, a big congratulations to the three finalists of the competition: 🏆 1st place: Ralf Pfefferkorn with Sodex Innovations 🥈 2nd place: Gary Chen with Raise Robotics 🥉 3rd place: Sarah Buchner with Trunk Tools Your innovative ideas are helping shape the future of construction—well deserved! 👏 🌿 I was also honored to join the panel discussion, “Leadership in Sustainable Construction: Adopting Current Strategies and Pioneering Future Innovations with Insights from Industry Leaders.” Alongside speakers from Cemex Ventures, Ferrovial, Zacua Ventures, The Haskell Company, Caterpillar Inc., Leonard, Hilti Venture we explored how we can accelerate the adoption of sustainability practices and the internal efforts driving these changes. 👀 What stood out was that this panel was the only one focused on sustainability during the event—a contrast to many conferences in Europe, where sustainability takes center stage in numerous discussions. The audience’s questions about how regulations influence companies' environmental efforts were especially insightful, reflecting how these topics resonate differently depending on regional contexts. 💰 Another compelling takeaway came from the discussion on hardware investments in construction. Prominent VC funds shared their views on the high risks associated with hardware, yet at NOVA by Saint-Gobain, we’ve committed to supporting transformative solutions like Fortera and CarbiCrete. While digital innovations are important, we firmly believe hardware plays an irreplaceable role in achieving meaningful, long-term impact. 🙏 Thank you to Trimble and all participants for fostering such engaging and thought-provoking conversations. It’s exciting to see how collaboration across regions and perspectives can drive the future of sustainable construction! Eliot Jones, Chris Stern, Mateo Zimmermann Gonzalez, Ibon Iribar, Miguel Carralón Zornoza, Gonzalo Galindo Gout, Luis Amorim, Ciro Acedo Boria, Louis COTTIN, Corentin CANIEGO, Victoria Smith, Antonia Elisa Soler Blasco, Greg Matthews, Cutler Knupp, Leah Royalty, Sven Harmsen #ConstructionInnovation #SustainabilityInConstruction #StartupEcosystem

MEXT: Mota-Engil Next is announcing the Technological Construction (Contech) Competition. This initiative aims to support innovative solutions that modernise construction and promote a paradigm shift to conceive, design and build the cities and infrastructures of the future. "MEXT is an accelerator and promoter of the global transformation of the Mota-Engil (ME) Group, giving a voice to stakeholders and creating ideas with a positive impact on business, people, society, sustainability and everyday life. Its focus is the transformation of the industry in the ME Group's segments, the efficiency of processes, the increase in productivity and the innovation of business models, all in line with sustainability objectives." MEXT is looking for solutions in four categories: - Green Construction - Enhanced Productivity - Construction Supply Chain - Future of Construction It's a call for: - Startups - Scaleups - Spinoffs - R&D Centres - Universities Congratulations Silvia Mota, Teresa Graça and team for the courage to search for real Innovation 💪

Tokyo and the surrounding region is an exciting location to learn about construction, because it's an area rife with technological innovation. That fact will be on full display at our Tokyo Summit, taking place later this month. As with each of our conferences and summits, the 2024 Tokyo Summit will include a Demo Day competition in which a number of leading edge startups will take center stage for a chance to, yes, showcase the innovation(s) upon which their business is built, but also demonstrate their knowledge of the industry and their respective markets. In an industry where need and increased investor attention is inspiring a wave of innovation, it's no longer enough to simply have a "cool" innovation. We're in an era where construction professionals are looking for sophisticated solutions to serious and likely complicated problems. Do you understand the industry? Do you understand your end users—what they want, need, and are asking for? Can they afford your solution? Can they afford to go without it? These and more are the questions our Tokyo Summit Demo Day judges will be asking. Join us in Tokyo to see if our presenters have the answers. Learn more or register for the Tokyo Summit: https://lnkd.in/em-Ubjfk

🌍 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝗔 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆! 🏗️ The future of construction is here, and it's greener than ever! 🌿 Startups are revolutionizing the building materials industry by turning carbon emissions into sustainable construction products. This innovation helps reduce our carbon footprint, drives economic growth, and creates new market opportunities. 💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: - 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: These startups harness cutting-edge technology to convert carbon emissions into valuable building materials. - 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: By integrating carbon capture into production, companies can create cost-effective and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional materials. - 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: This approach significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to global efforts against climate change. 👷♂️ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: - 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Incorporating carbon-to-material technologies in construction can drastically reduce the industry's environmental impact. - 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀: Investing in these innovative startups can accelerate the development of green technologies and foster a more sustainable economy. 🌟 What are your thoughts on using carbon emissions to create building materials? Share your insights and let's discuss how we can support and scale these innovations for a greener future! #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #Innovation #CarbonCapture #EcoFriendly #Construction #Startups #FutureOfConstruction #ClimateChange #BuildingMaterials #LinkedInCommunity Let's build a better, greener future together! 🌍🔨