European Innovation Council

Founded in 2017, Nanogence specializes in developing novel material solutions for the construction sector. It focuses on creating synthetic, tailor-made materials that enhance performance and reduce carbon emissions in applications such as construction, pharmaceuticals, and mobility.

Wingtra is a Swiss drone manufacturer that designs the WingtraOne, a vertical take-off and landing VTOL fixed-wing drone that combines plane-like efficiency with VTOL versatility to deliver high-precision aerial data for surveying, mapping, and infrastructure projects. The platform supports sectors including construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and land management by capturing detailed data over large areas. Founded in 2014 and launching its market-ready product in 2017, Wingtra serves a global customer base through a network of surveying equipment dealers, enabling professionals to digitize and monitor surroundings with reliable flight performance.

Modvion AB is a Swedish company founded in 2015 and based in Gothenburg, specializing in the design and development of modular wind power towers constructed from renewable composite materials. The company focuses on simplifying construction logistics and improving cost efficiency in the wind energy sector through its patented modular technology. This innovative approach enables the production of wind towers exceeding 120 meters in height while significantly reducing transportation costs, installation complexity, and the reliance on traditional steel structures. By leveraging engineered wood products, Modvion aims to enhance the economic viability of wind power projects, ultimately contributing to increased electricity production and more sustainable energy solutions.

Materrup is an industrial start-up focused on producing low-carbon earth concrete for the construction and urban development sectors. The company employs a unique rupture technology that transforms excavated earth and clay into concrete, significantly lowering the carbon footprint associated with traditional construction materials. This innovative approach not only meets the requirements of future regulatory standards but also addresses the urgent need for sustainability in the construction industry. By enabling on-site developers to decarbonize their projects, Materrup contributes to the creation of sustainable urban environments.

Founded in 2018, Oxara specializes in developing sustainable building materials. It produces cement-free admixtures and binders using locally available waste materials, resulting in eco-friendly, non-toxic products that reduce CO2 emissions and construction costs.

Concrete4Change is a pioneering company developing technology to permanently capture and utilize CO2 in concrete production. It aims to reduce emissions by mineralizing CO2 within concrete, enhancing its strength and durability. The company has been recognized for its innovation, winning awards such as the United Nations' Most Innovative Net-Zero Technology award at COP26.

Wingtra is a Swiss drone manufacturer that designs the WingtraOne, a vertical take-off and landing VTOL fixed-wing drone that combines plane-like efficiency with VTOL versatility to deliver high-precision aerial data for surveying, mapping, and infrastructure projects. The platform supports sectors including construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and land management by capturing detailed data over large areas. Founded in 2014 and launching its market-ready product in 2017, Wingtra serves a global customer base through a network of surveying equipment dealers, enabling professionals to digitize and monitor surroundings with reliable flight performance.

Woodoo transforms substandard wood into sustainable, high-performance biomaterials, offering eco-friendly alternatives to steel, glass, leather, and plastics. Its products serve diverse industries such as automotive, luxury goods, and construction, providing durable, cost-effective solutions while reducing emissions.

Wingtra is a Swiss drone manufacturer that designs the WingtraOne, a vertical take-off and landing VTOL fixed-wing drone that combines plane-like efficiency with VTOL versatility to deliver high-precision aerial data for surveying, mapping, and infrastructure projects. The platform supports sectors including construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, environmental monitoring, urban planning, and land management by capturing detailed data over large areas. Founded in 2014 and launching its market-ready product in 2017, Wingtra serves a global customer base through a network of surveying equipment dealers, enabling professionals to digitize and monitor surroundings with reliable flight performance.

SVELTE is a Romanian company based in Brașov that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced industrial machines designed for producing intricate precast foamwork and topologically optimized construction elements. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions that enable faster production of freeform architectural surfaces compared to traditional methods. SVELTE's machinery serves as molds for casting concrete panels and can be coated with various materials to produce double-curved facade panels. Additionally, these frameworks can be integrated into construction surfaces that do not serve a structural function, providing constructors with access to efficient and sustainable design options for a wide range of architectural applications.

Pipes.one is a business that seeks to improve the quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of the construction of polymer pipeline projects.

SVELTE is a Romanian company based in Brașov that specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced industrial machines designed for producing intricate precast foamwork and topologically optimized construction elements. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions that enable faster production of freeform architectural surfaces compared to traditional methods. SVELTE's machinery serves as molds for casting concrete panels and can be coated with various materials to produce double-curved facade panels. Additionally, these frameworks can be integrated into construction surfaces that do not serve a structural function, providing constructors with access to efficient and sustainable design options for a wide range of architectural applications.

Pipes.one is a business that seeks to improve the quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of the construction of polymer pipeline projects.

Founded in 2017, Nanogence specializes in developing novel material solutions for the construction sector. It focuses on creating synthetic, tailor-made materials that enhance performance and reduce carbon emissions in applications such as construction, pharmaceuticals, and mobility.

Founded in 2017, Nanogence specializes in developing novel material solutions for the construction sector. It focuses on creating synthetic, tailor-made materials that enhance performance and reduce carbon emissions in applications such as construction, pharmaceuticals, and mobility.

Modvion AB is a Swedish company founded in 2015 and based in Gothenburg, specializing in the design and development of modular wind power towers constructed from renewable composite materials. The company focuses on simplifying construction logistics and improving cost efficiency in the wind energy sector through its patented modular technology. This innovative approach enables the production of wind towers exceeding 120 meters in height while significantly reducing transportation costs, installation complexity, and the reliance on traditional steel structures. By leveraging engineered wood products, Modvion aims to enhance the economic viability of wind power projects, ultimately contributing to increased electricity production and more sustainable energy solutions.

Modvion AB is a Swedish company founded in 2015 and based in Gothenburg, specializing in the design and development of modular wind power towers constructed from renewable composite materials. The company focuses on simplifying construction logistics and improving cost efficiency in the wind energy sector through its patented modular technology. This innovative approach enables the production of wind towers exceeding 120 meters in height while significantly reducing transportation costs, installation complexity, and the reliance on traditional steel structures. By leveraging engineered wood products, Modvion aims to enhance the economic viability of wind power projects, ultimately contributing to increased electricity production and more sustainable energy solutions.

Criaterra manufactures sustainable building materials for eco-friendly construction. Utilizing natural resources and advanced manufacturing techniques, they produce recyclable wall tiles with thermal and acoustic insulation properties, aiming to reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry.