aridditive, a spin-off from UPC and CIM UPC specialized in 3D concrete printing, selected for ACCIÓ’s Startup Capital to drive innovation in the construction sector
The Startup Capital program offers direct grants of up to €100,000 to technology-based startups with high transformational potential, providing funding, mentoring, training, and networking opportunities with specialized investors.
Barcelona, October 15, 2024 — aridditive, a spin-off from CIM UPC and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), has been selected to receive the prestigious Startup Capital grant from ACCIÓ. This grant recognizes aridditive‘s advancements in 3D concrete printing technology and materials science, with direct applications in the construction sector.
The Startup Capital program, promoted by ACCIÓ, aims to support innovative startups in their early stages by providing the knowledge and tools necessary to accelerate their technological and business plans. For aridditive, this grant will help boost the development and commercialization of advanced 3D printers and materials designed to enhance the safety and traceability of products manufactured through 3D printing in the construction industry.
“Receiving the Startup Capital grant is a major boost for our technological and business plan and will have a direct impact on other companies in the construction sector, which will benefit from our 3D printing technology,” stated Roger Uceda, CEO of aridditive. “This grant allows us to continue our R&D efforts, bring innovative solutions to the market, and drive the automation of the construction sector.”
The company, born from research transfer at CIM UPC and UPC, leverages extensive academic experience and ongoing innovation to remain at the forefront of 3D printing advancements. With the support of the Startup Capital grant, aridditive is poised to make a significant impact on the sector, fostering automation and delivering tangible benefits to its industrial partners.
