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Cities & Project Owners
Call for Startups
City of Kobe's Climate Tech Challenge 2024
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Organized by Hyogo Prefecture and Kobe City, and operated by 2080Ventures and CommunityLink, the Climate Tech Challenge 2024 aims to connect global startups with Japanese business partners, especially in Kobe. The program is seeking companies which deploy solutions to decarbonize the world, are interested in launching their business in Japan and which are open to collaboration with Japanese companies.
EllisDon ConTech Accelerator 2024
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Are you driven by a vision of a more productive, sustainable, and safe construction industry? EllisDon, for its 2nd Accelerator Program, seeks to collaborate with promising startups and accelerate their growth.
City of Kobe's Climate Tech Challenge 2023
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Organized by Hyogo Prefecture and Kobe City, and operated by CommunityLink, the Climate Tech Challenge 2023 aims to connect global startups with Japanese business partners, especially in Kobe. The program is seeking companies which deploy solutions to decarbonize the world, are interested in launching their business in Japan and which are open to collaboration with Japanese companies.
CRH Ventures Accelerator for Water Solutions
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Designed to accelerate the most promising solutions that address the challenges of water management, the programme will allow startups to partner with CRH operating companies and pilot their solutions gaining access to 50+ years of technical expertise.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Challenge 2024
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Are you a startup looking to make your mark and unleash your potential in the construction and mining sites sectors? Hitachi Construction Machinery has launched a Challenge aimed at identifying the most innovative solutions ready to work with Hitachi Construction Machinery teams.
CRH Ventures Accelerator for Roads Solutions
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Are you a startup with a visionary solution in the Roadbuilding Ecosystem? This program offers selected startups the opportunity to work closely with businesses to fast-track their innovative technology with market access, pilot projects, and expert coaching from the CRH Ventures global team.
Barton Malow Accelerator Program
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Barton Malow launched an Accelerator Program to help global startups scale in the United States – and fast-track their innovative technology with market access, pilot projects & expert coaching. The Program is seeking solutions in Solar factory, Autonomous reality capture, Underground utility mapping, or Land Feasibility Studies.
EllisDon ConTech Accelerator 2023
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
Are you driven by a vision of a more productive, sustainable, and safe construction industry? EllisDon seeks to collaborate with promising startups and accelerate their growth through a flexible and personalized accelerator program.
Business Collaborations with Startups
Run pilot projects with startups to test viability and scalability of their solutions – with the support of international technology implementation experts specialized in the construction sector
Investment Opportunities
Stay informed on the best investment deals with an access to a periodic investment dealflow – and get guidance from experienced investors through unique market insights
Events & Startup Pitch Sessions
Discover emerging technologies and startups during our events – and stay ahead of the curve by monitoring new trends in the construction sector
Visibility, Leadership & Networking
Expand your network and meet industry peers to share common challenges, explore business opportunities with startups and promote your innovation leadership globally
Innovation & Strategy Consulting
Benefit from strategic and technical expertise from our team of 40+ experts and address your most pressing innovation challenges
3,000+ Startup-Driven Solutions
Address your most pressing challenges by collaborating with startups
Productivity & Digitization
Digitization can play a significant role in improving productivity in construction by enabling better project coordination, reducing rework, improving communication among stakeholders, and enhancing data management and analysis. Off-site construction, robotics, 3D printing, AI/VR and IoT can help in various aspects of construction, including design, planning, scheduling, construction management, quality control, and safety.
Decarbonation & Resilience
Decarbonation in construction involves reducing the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions associated with building construction and operation. This can be achieved through various means such as using sustainable materials, designing for energy efficiency, and utilizing renewable energy sources. By reducing emissions, the construction industry can help mitigate the impact of climate change.
Innovation Sessions & Events
Innovation Sessions
Online events where startups, corporates, investors & experts come together to discuss the future of construction
January 15th, 2025 ∣ Online
Revolutionizing Urban Living: Smart City Technologies
April 16th, 2025 ∣ Online
Sustainability in Construction: Building a Greener Future
July 16th, 2025 ∣ Online
Deploying Clean Technologies to Accelerate Energy Transition
International Events & Networking
Participate in exclusive industry events organized by Impulse Partners
FUTURE EVENTS
February, 2025 ∣ Verbier, Switzerland
Verbier ConTech Summit 2025
This yearly Summit aims at bringing together the biggest names in the construction space in Europe, America and Asia for a one-of-a-kind 2-day conference and ski trip. This event features keynote presentations from top industry executives and startups to accelerate collaboration and innovation in the construction sector globally.
June, 2025 ∣ Los Angeles, USA
USC ConTech Meeting
In collaboration with Impulse Partners and the School of Engineering at the University of Southern California, this event will convene leading experts in construction innovation to address the most critical challenges facing the construction industry through innovative solutions.
April-May, 2025 ∣ Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo ConTech Week
Tokyo Construction Tech Week is a series of events, sponsored jointly by Impulse Partners, Zacua Ventures and Smart Innovation, and in partnership with the Department of Civil Engineering, the University of Tokyo, designed to bring together delegates from across the world in the infrastructure sector and examine different approaches to innovation.
PAST EVENTS
January 2023 ∣ Verbier, Switzerland
Verbier ConTech Summit 2023
Gathering in the ski village of Verbier, Switzerland, Impulse Partners brought together some of the biggest names in the American and European construction space for a one-of-a-kind 2-day conference and ski trip. Featuring keynote presentations from top industry executives and startups, the guests had the opportunity to explore the cutting edge of construction technology and to network with some of the leading minds in their field.
February 2023 ∣ Tokyo, Japan
City-Tech Tokyo 2023
In an effort to promote international collaboration and spur innovation, Impulse Partners hosted a series of open innovation workshops and networking events at City-Tech Tokyo 2023. Impulse Partners invited leading startups and corporates to foster international synergy and accelerate innovation between Japan and Europe.
October 26, 2023 ∣ Madrid, Spain
B2B Meetings in Madrid
After multiple editions in Canada, Switzerland, Italy and the UK, LeBRIDGE returned for a 2nd edition in Madrid on October 26, 2023. This event connects major companies and startups to generate new business opportunities around innovative solutions across multiple areas.
November 9-10, 2023 ∣ Valencia, Spain
"Smart City" in Valencia
International Smart City Forum, an event held in Valencia on November 9 and 10, 2023, bringing together the most relevant players in the field of sustainable regional development and green transition.
February, 2024 ∣ Verbier, Switzerland
Verbier ConTech Summit 2024
This yearly Summit aims at bringing together the biggest names in the construction space in Europe, America and Asia for a one-of-a-kind 2-day conference and ski trip. This event features keynote presentations from top industry executives and startups to accelerate collaboration and innovation in the construction sector globally.
May 13-17, 2024 ∣ Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo ConTech Week
For the 2024 Tokyo ConTech Week, Impulse Partners organized, in partnership with Zacua Ventures and Smart Innovation, a one-week program, with international corporates, cities, government bodies and startups, focused on construction with meetings with major Japanese construction copanies, participation in the SusHi Tech Tokyo trade fair with the City of Paris, organization of workshops on innovation trends in the construction sector, and visits to innovative sites, buildings and road infrastructures.
