January 8, 2025
In July 2024, Hyperion Robotics, a Finnish technology company, was selected as one of 68 deep-tech startups to join the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) Accelerator programme. The funding includes a €2.37 million grant, along with equity investment from the European Union, to support the development of carbon-negative materials for the construction industry.
Founded by experts in engineering, construction, 3D printing, and robotics, Hyperion Robotics has pioneered low-carbon structural elements for the infrastructure sector. Over the past few years, the company has successfully delivered projects in water, energy, and transportation infrastructure.
To further reduce the carbon footprint of concrete structures, Hyperion is advancing carbon-negative materials designed to achieve a net-negative carbon impact. The EIC recognized the transformative potential of this innovation, awarding funding to accelerate the company's efforts in this domain.
Concrete production accounts for 8% of global CO2 emissions, and the construction industry faces increasing pressure to meet net-zero CO2 emission targets by 2050. To address this challenge, many industry players are adopting innovative solutions like prefabricated elements, which can be efficiently produced using automation and carbon-negative materials.
Hyperion Robotics offers a groundbreaking technology poised to revolutionize the construction industry. By manufacturing green, carbon-negative structural elements that meet building codes and standards, automating production to reduce costs, and introducing a new design methodology that optimizes material usage and shortens design timelines, the company addresses critical bottlenecks in the industry.
The EIC Accelerator offers start-ups and SMEs grants of up to €2.5 million combined with equity investments through the EIC Fund ranging from €0.5 to €15 million or more. In addition to financial support, all projects benefit from a wide range of Business Acceleration Services that provide access to leading expertise, corporates, investors and ecosystem actors.
Read more about the program here
