Cemex Ventures drives construction innovation with the 3rd Leaplab edition
Published by Alfie Lloyd-Perks,
Editorial Assistant
World Cement,
Cemex Ventures launches the third edition of Leaplab, its intensive acceleration programme designed for startups with the potential to revolutionise the construction industry. This year, six startups from four countries will join the cohort, bringing disruptive solutions addressing strategic challenges and unlocking business opportunities.
Leaplab offers startups the unique opportunity to connect and closely collaborate with Cemex global operations for this 16-week programme. In addition to running a real-scale pilot, during this period, the selected companies will receive personalised mentorship from 80 industry experts and business advisors from Cemex and beyond who will enhance their solutions and support them to scale.
This edition’s startups have developed promising value propositions deeply connected to sustainability, operations efficiency and productivity. "The construction industry is at a turning point where technological innovation plays a crucial role, and at Cemex, we are determined to face this by betting on the talent of these startups," says Karla Arrambide, Cemex Ventures Leaplab Manager. "Leaplab is a programme that drives the sector's transformation by connecting high-potential startups with Cemex's experience and resources."
Throughout the programme, the startups will work closely with Cemex pilot teams, validating their technologies in Cemex sites across all business lines, presenting results at the program's conclusion, and sharing key learnings with the Cemex Executive Committee. The Demo Day event represents a unique opportunity for startups to showcase their capacity to generate value and establish strategic collaborations with Cemex.
Participation in Leaplab not only offers startups an exceptional platform to scale their businesses. Upon successful graduation, these companies have the potential to sign commercial agreements with various Cemex business units, opening doors to long-term collaboration. Furthermore, Cemex Ventures can also consider strategic investments in those that demonstrate positive results and a high potential for scalability, thus consolidating their growth, expansion, and inclusion in the current market.
The startups that will make up the Leaplab 2025 cohort are as follows:
- EarthTrack (Singapore)
- Emidat (Germany)
- FuelHub (US)
- Guidewheel (US)
- Optocycle (Germany)
- Sodex (Austria)
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