CircularLink connects architects and builders with suppliers of reclaimed, surplus, and biobased materials to reduce the construction industry’s carbon footprint. Acting as a specialised sourcing agent, it scouts, matches, and coordinates materials for circular building projects, making reuse and regenerative alternatives more accessible. Revenue comes from service and commission fees paid by construction professionals, positioning the start-up to drive sustainability in one of the world’s most resource-intensive industries. 

erlebeErbe is an early-stage start-up supporting architects, planners, and owners of listed buildings to plan and implement sustainable, energy-efficient modernisation projects. The company integrates innovative solutions and new technologies to make heritage building upgrades environmentally responsible and future-ready. 

Fiberry transforms post-consumer textile waste into stylish, high-performance acoustic interior panels. The company combines modular panel sales by the square metre with design consultation services and a closed-loop system that encourages returns and reuse. Early collaborations with design studios have validated market interest, and Fiberry is preparing pilot installations to demonstrate its solution at scale. 

GeoSolvo is a geomatics SME advancing high-precision surveying with 3D scanners, total stations, georadars, drones, and robotics. Its patented Smart Tripod replaces outdated manual tripods with an AI-powered, autonomous solution that removes key bottlenecks in the field. Validated through pilots and field deployments with paying clients, the company is now scaling via a hybrid model of services, rentals, and recurring HaaS/SaaS revenue. 

Marenium develops floating houses designed for coastal resorts and residential use. Established in 2024, the start-up generates revenue through direct sales of its modular floating homes, combining innovative design with sustainable coastal living solutions. 

NERA develops circular façade systems made from sawdust waste, 3D-printed into lightweight, customisable panels that insulate buildings, cut emissions, and store carbon. The solution supports both retrofits and new builds, reducing material waste while offering design freedom. By upcycling a byproduct of the wood industry, NERA aims to turn buildings into carbon sinks and position architecture as a tool for climate resilience and social impact. 

Rubble Intelligence is a start-up developing an AI and robotics pipeline to convert demolition waste into reusable building components, reducing landfill and saving ~210 kg CO₂e per ton reused. Its hybrid model combines AI model licensing, robotic assembly services, and subscriptions to a rubble data platform. Early partnerships with academic networks support talent recruitment and help scale circular construction solutions. 

WeavAir delivers AI-driven digital twin solutions to enhance sustainability and resilience in architecture and cultural heritage. The platform integrates real-time sensor data, satellite imagery, and predictive analytics for precise environmental monitoring and proactive asset management. Serving architecture firms, cultural institutions, and urban planners, the start-up operates on a B2B SaaS model with additional consulting and licensing. Pilots have shown energy reductions of up to 30% and extended asset lifespans by 25%, demonstrating measurable environmental and economic impact. 

ARCHORA is a heritage platform for galleries, libraries, archives, and museums, promoting inclusive, transparent, and sustainable digital practices in the cultural and creative industries. It uses decentralised systems to unify digital provenance, secure long-term data storage, and support participatory governance, while enhancing interoperability among institutions. Its scalable SaaS model offers tiered subscriptions tailored to institutional needs, fostering ethical, future-focused value creation across the cultural and creative sectors and industries. 

CultureCache is a start-up building a digital platform that enables communities to document and share cultural heritage – from traditions and material culture to oral histories – shifting preservation from top-down to community-led. AI tools organise content and support 124 languages, making cultural knowledge widely accessible. The company operates on a freemium model, with plans to scale sustainably starting in Denmark. 

Moodish transforms ordinary cafés or heritage sites into low-carbon, immersive story capsules using its patent-pending Generative Story Composer™ and edge-compute AR technology. Revenue comes from installation fees, revenue-sharing on food and beverage uplift, commissions on digital assets/NFTs, and optional SaaS licences for festivals and museums. With early testing on 147 users, the start-up is validating its concept while preparing for broader market adoption. 

Podego BV is an AI-driven platform that helps cultural institutions create custom, interactive audio guides, making exhibitions more engaging and easier to explore. The start-up is currently developing partnerships and preparing for its first revenue-generating projects, with a focus on expanding access to culture through digital audio experiences. 

Property for Good is building a digital platform that links underused rural heritage buildings with cultural and creative entrepreneurs. Using AI-powered assessment, mapping, and matchmaking, the platform supports impact-driven reuse of heritage sites. The start-up operates a B2B2C2G model: municipalities, funders, and institutions pay for analytics, integration, and white-label tools, while creative users can access freemium services or opt into paid features such as tailored funding advice. Matchmaking fees and advertising will further generate revenue. 

Roods is a cultural-tech start-up that brings local history, hidden narratives, and cultural heritage to life on the streets via a mobile app. Collaborating with museums, archives, and local communities, it ensures historical accuracy and diverse perspectives. Revenue comes from partnerships with cultural institutions, tourism platforms, and local businesses through affiliate commissions, sponsored stories, and co-branded content. 

ROXID is an early-stage tech start-up developing a pioneering AI-driven platform to improve the conservation of historical structures. With over 48,000 heritage sites at risk in the EU, the tool helps prevent duplication, optimise resource allocation, and increase awareness of vulnerable sites, making heritage management more efficient and sustainable. Pilots with universities, research centres, and local authorities validate the platform, and ROXID plans to generate revenue through commercial application across the UK and EU. 

Sjung! preserves children’s musical heritage through a digital songbook app, offering newly recorded songs in multiple languages and from diverse cultures. Designed for all preschool educators, it provides guidance for singing, movement, and instrument play as a research-based pedagogical tool. Revenue comes from B2B and B2G subscriptions, priced per child per year, supporting scalable adoption across preschools.