Construction Innovation Hub

Construction
Innovation Hub

The Construction Innovation Hub (CIH) aims to promote Innovation and Sustainability
in Construction in India by fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing
among stakeholders in the construction industry.

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The Construction Innovation Hub (CIH)

Aims to tackle major challenges in the construction industry, including labor shortages, environmental impact, project delays, and technology adoption, by fostering collaboration among stakeholders in the value chain. CIH will provide a platform for relevant stakeholders in the construction value chain comprising of tech / product startups, architects, engineers, designers, contractors, masons, carpenters, designers, policymakers, academics, and civil society organizations to come together and share their experiences, best practices, and solutions for sustainable construction. The Hub will also promote the development of markets for sustainable & affordable construction solutions.

00 Startups

00 Student Entrepreneurs

00 MSME Market Players

00 Hackathons

Key Activities

Support Startups

Identification, selection, and support startups across India with solutions in the construction / housing and with a special focus on affordable housing.

Nurturing Early-Stage Entrepreneurs

Coordinating with Universities and colleges in Kerala to identify early-stage innovators in shelter tech and to extend CIH support to them through knowledge sharing, expert mentoring, domain specific workshops and bootcamps.

MSME support in the construction value chain

The Hub will organize training programs, workshops, and seminars to build the capacity of MSME’s in construction practices, including sustainable construction practices.

Industry Outreach

The Hub will facilitate networking and collaboration among stakeholders in the construction industry, investor and corporate connect events, business incubation, and mentorship programs.

Innovation and research

The Hub will support research and development of innovative technologies and materials for sustainable construction, including low-carbon building materials, smart buildings, and renewable energy systems.

Policy advocacy

The Hub will work with policymakers to advocate for sustainable construction policies and regulations that promote resource efficiency, environmental protection, and social responsibility.

Access to funding

Paid PoC pilots to early-stage startups and access to funding at various stages through The Terwilliger Centre and KSUM network.

Benefits

Benefit 01

Mentoring
Benefit 02

Grants worth USD 150K
Benefit 03

Support through KSUM schemes

Focus Sectors

Construction

Housing

Real Estate

Green Building Materials

Climate Tech

PropTech

Timeline

Application Start Date

10th January 2024

Application Deadline

10th February 2024

Screening phase 1

15th February 2024

Screening phase 2

29st February 2024

Program Launch

5th March 2024

Advisory Committee members

Anuj Mehra

Ex MD- Mahindra Home Finance , Impact Investment Mentor, Independent Director - Adani Housing Finance.

Bharat Jaisighani

Executive Director – Polycab India Limited

Harish Anand

Head - Group Corporate Infra Projects, Landmark Group

Adithya Jain

CEO, Founder TVASTA Manufacturing Solutions

Dhaval Monani

Associate Professor & Director of Housing, Anant National University and Advisory Board Member – TCIS

Anoop Ambika

CEO -Kerala Startup Mission

Anoop Nambiar

Country Director, TCIS

Gopikrishnan V

Founder BuildNext.in

Deepak Visvanathan

Technical Mentor & Advisor Habitat for Humanity International

Prof. B. Sunil Kumar

Director of Indian Institute of Infrastructure & Construction(IIIC)

Huddle Global Talk on Construction Innovation Hub

The hub aims to identify innovative solutions for the construction industry, focusing on sustainability and affordability. By leveraging the expertise of startups and entrepreneurs, the hub will drive the development of cost-effective and sustainable construction methods.