Jan Jenisch, CEO Holcim: “At Holcim we work with hundreds of startups around the world to accelerate innovation for sustainable construction. The Holcim Accelerator Program allows us to connect with the world’s brightest minds to drive disruptive breakthroughs. I invite this year’s startups to think outside the box across all dimensions of building from circular construction to smart building design.”

Bertrand Piccard, Founder of the Solar Impulse Foundation: “The construction industry has a key role to play to accelerate our world’s transition to net zero. Holcim’s Accelerator is a unique incubator for startups around the world to put innovation to work for our planet. I look forward to many inspiring ideas to shift gears this year.”

The Holcim Accelerator Programme in 2022

The Holcim Accelerator Programme is open to startups from around the world as a key platform to access mentoring, expertise and scale-up opportunities. Startups will have unique access to business experts in nine countries across Europe, North and South America, as well as Australia. Enrolment for participants is open until 27 March. The programme runs between May and November, with startups presenting their work during Holcim’s Demo Day in December 2022.