MassChallenge

Cybrik is on a mission to radically transform how engineering and construction projects are delivered. Engineering and construction is a $13.5 Trillion dollar industry. But it is one that suffers from poor project outcomes, flat productivity and rising costs. Unlike other solutions that just digitise traditional workflows we are creating new tools and methodologies that give the project team the right information at the right time so that they can make quicker and faster decisions. This results in significant improvements in cost and schedule performance.

Endeavor Composites provides a zero waste solution for fiber and composite manufacturers. It is manufacturing for the automotive, aerospace, and maritime industries.

GreenJams is a clean construction technology startup focused on creating a carbon-neutral built environment. The company has developed two primary innovations: Agrocrete and BINDR. Agrocrete is a carbon-negative building material made from agricultural residues, such as paddy straw and cotton stalks, combined with industrial by-products from various sectors, including steel, paper, and power. BINDR serves as a low-carbon alternative to conventional Portland cement. These innovative materials offer a more sustainable option compared to traditional AAC blocks and clay bricks, allowing businesses to reduce construction costs and improve operational efficiency. GreenJams aims to revolutionize the construction industry by promoting environmentally friendly practices and materials.

Mobilized Construction Ltd, founded in 2015 and based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, specializes in developing smart sensors that attach to the dashboards of operating vehicles. These sensors collect ultra-high frequency seismic data and time-series data on road conditions without requiring user interaction, thus incurring no additional operational costs. The company also provides a software platform that enables local governments to analyze this data through automated AI analytics and data visualization tools. By facilitating the monitoring of road surface quality and construction work, Mobilized Construction helps local governments make timely and cost-effective repairs, ultimately extending the lifespan of road infrastructure.

Provider of environmental services intended to reverse carbon dioxide emissions by turning construction waste into fresh concrete for construction. The company's services decompose concrete waste into original carbonate powder and gravel components, enabling clients to recycle and produce fresh concrete.

TechnoCarbon, based in France, is a startup focused on transforming the architecture and construction industries through its innovative composite material, CarbonFibreStone™ (CFS™). This high-performance material aims to replace traditional resources such as concrete, steel, and aluminum, which are known for their significant environmental impact and high emissions. By employing patented low-carbon technology, TechnoCarbon develops a new family of materials suitable for a wide range of applications, including construction, infrastructure, aerospace, defense, luxury goods, furniture, and high-fidelity audio products. The company's approach not only enhances technical performance but also promotes energy and natural resource savings, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Castory is a developer of construction software that aims to enhance the building process for contractors and developers by identifying construction errors. The company's platform automatically compares visual data from construction sites to the original blueprints, detecting any mismatches. This capability ensures that builders can trust that their projects align with the planned specifications. Additionally, Castory provides comprehensive site documentation, tracks project progress, and offers actionable insights to address potential issues before they escalate. By focusing on defect detection and building quality, Castory empowers construction professionals to improve their operations and deliver better results.

Sensytec revolutionize the Structural Health Monitoring industry through enhanced quality control and monitoring of cement & concrete structures. Their software and hardware provide Actionable Intelligence from data gathered during design, placement, performance and maintenance. Sensytec's solution monitors, analyzes and quantifies cement and concrete conditions using a ground-breaking system SMART CEMENT™. Deliver DATA on cracking, contamination, corrosion and temperature change properties by using Sensytec.

AirWorks Solutions, LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in aerial mapping and surveying software tailored for the construction industry. The company emerged from MIT in 2018 and has developed a patented algorithm and web application that transforms aerial datasets into engineering base plans compatible with CAD systems. This innovative software streamlines the surveying process, allowing land developers and engineers to evaluate more job sites efficiently and significantly reducing the time required for data processing. By automating the conversion of aerial data, AirWorks enables clients to avoid the need for local processing resources and extensive training, ultimately accelerating project timelines and enhancing productivity in construction planning and acquisition.

Criaterra Innovations specializes in the development of eco-friendly building materials designed to replace traditional precast products such as masonry blocks and cladding. The company utilizes a unique approach by upcycling 70% of its raw materials, which significantly reduces energy consumption in the manufacturing process by 90%. Criaterra's materials, which include masonry blocks that are six times more insulative than conventional concrete blocks, not only minimize the environmental impact—creating only 5% of the carbon footprint of concrete—but also promote a circular economy. All products are 100% natural, recyclable, and biodegradable, making them suitable for various applications in green building projects. Currently, Criaterra is launching a biophilic collection of wall tiles aimed at business-to-business customers, further enhancing its commitment to sustainable construction solutions.

S.R.I specializes in providing traffic and highway engineering solutions. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Hertzlia, Israel.

SkillsEngine provides advanced software that translates unstructured text into rich occupational metadata. These data services integrate into existing software applications, bringing next-level AI-driven insights that improve matching, enrich reporting, and streamline hiring processes. SkillsEngine is a division of the Center for Employability Outcomes (C4EO) at Texas State Technical College based in Austin, Texas. The Center is a response to the growing demand for skilled talent generated by rising incumbent worker retirements (baby boomers), global competition, and technology advances across industry sectors. C4EO bridges the competency needs of industry with colleges.

Concrete is the second most used consumed substance in the world but it is considered a boring, dull, simple product which is commonly used in its basic gray formulation. We help the design community to know all the amazing attributes and benefits that can be achieved by combining cement, water and aggregates making unique and complex forms. Designers, artists and architects can learn and use this product and open their minds into new products and solutions with our high quality and experience.

Alkemy Environmental is a Massachusetts-based cleantech company founded in 2008 by Sofia Bethani and Peter Kombouras. The company specializes in recycling industrial waste streams, transforming them into structural grade lightweight concrete aggregates, including expandable lightweight aggregate, ultra lightweight aggregate, and high strength lightweight aggregate. Alkemy Environmental's services not only facilitate the responsible disposal of toxic waste but also help clients reduce construction costs by providing LEED-certified synthetic aggregates. In addition to its recycling capabilities, the company offers comprehensive waste management services, positioning itself as a valuable partner for businesses seeking sustainable solutions in waste disposal and construction materials.

Conweigh is a provider of mobile freight container weighing services based in Northgate, Queensland. The company specializes in offering an all-in-one solution for weighing containers and heavy machinery, addressing the requirements of the Global IMO/SOLAS Container Weight Verification legislation. Conweigh delivers verified gross mass certificates directly to shippers, streamlining the process of acquiring weight declaration certificates and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. This service aims to alleviate the challenges faced by clients in obtaining accurate weight information for their shipments.

Nanogence SA manufactures novel material solutions for the construction sector. The company develops synthetic tailor-made novel material in a B2B framework in application sectors such as construction, pharmaceutical and mobility. Nanogence SA was founded in 2017 and is based in Renens, Switzerland.

TFC Simulations is a Swiss company active in the manufacture of high quality simulators for the automotive, aviation and construction industries.

Enginologi, headquartered in Boston, is a prominent provider of advanced analytics and data solutions tailored for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device sectors. The company offers a cloud-based analytics platform that empowers clients to swiftly identify actionable growth opportunities, thereby enhancing revenue and profit. Enginologi's software-as-a-service solutions combine industry expertise with innovative technology, enabling users to effectively prioritize marketing and sales investments. The platform provides critical insights into customer behavior, targeting strategies, and overall commercial effectiveness, allowing companies to optimize their engagement efforts. Enginologi is committed to transforming the analytics process, continually expanding its offerings to better serve its clients and support their growth objectives.

Developer of an onsite data collection platform intended to provide detailed analysis of project status for construction sites. The company's platform is based on artificial intelligence that analyzes data on building sites, and provides alerts and insights in real-time, enabling construction managers to execute projects in less time with reduced cost and improved efficiency

Building Conversation offers a unique and innovative augmented reality solution to help real estate developers and architecture firms communicate their ideas more clearly with each other and the general public. Their mobile app offers a variety of highly customizable capabilities directed at streamlining and improving the building proposal process specific to your unique challenges. Small neighborhood store, high end residential or billion-dollar waterfront development and everything in between, arc will make the outcome faster and easier and the process saving you time and money.

Converge is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in hardware and software solutions for the collection, storage, and analysis of sensor data. The company develops wireless and cloud-based technologies designed to enhance the operational efficiency of industries, particularly in the medical and construction sectors. Converge offers transmitters that connect to both digital and analog sensors, converting them into wireless devices for real-time data transmission. Its software platform facilitates the storage, analysis, and visualization of this data, enabling healthcare providers to tailor patient treatments and optimize discharge processes. In the construction industry, Converge’s sensors are embedded in concrete slabs to monitor temperature in real-time, helping clients to streamline concrete cycles and improve project outcomes. Through these innovations, Converge aims to replace manual monitoring with automated, continuous data collection and analytics.

Building Conversation offers a unique and innovative augmented reality solution to help real estate developers and architecture firms communicate their ideas more clearly with each other and the general public. Their mobile app offers a variety of highly customizable capabilities directed at streamlining and improving the building proposal process specific to your unique challenges. Small neighborhood store, high end residential or billion-dollar waterfront development and everything in between, arc will make the outcome faster and easier and the process saving you time and money.

Arcbazar.com, Inc. operates an innovative online platform that facilitates design competitions for architectural services, connecting clients with designers and contractors. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the platform allows clients to initiate competitions by detailing their projects, uploading images, and specifying dimensions. This approach covers a wide range of projects, including remodeling, interiors, landscaping, new residential, commercial, and public developments. Clients can set awards and timelines, evaluate submissions, and ultimately select the best designs for their needs. By providing a space for emerging designers to showcase their skills, Arcbazar offers clients access to diverse and high-quality design solutions at competitive prices. This unique crowdsourcing model promotes collaboration and creativity in the architectural design process, serving both homeowners and businesses globally.

Netgen is innovative Software to design all types of engineering network systems for industrial, commercial and residential construction. NETGEN is a solution to design reliable and energy-efficient network objects with automatic account of multiple restrictions, minimal capital costs and in the shortest possible time (the capital costs are saving up to 35%, and the design time is reduced up to 90%). At the moment network installation projects are designed mostly in manual mode using existing CAD systems, and the network project entirely depends on experience and professional intuition of the designer/engineer. In circumstances of increasing complexity of internal structures of buildings and constantly growing the cost of time, the cost of human mistake becomes too high.

Zero+ deploys innovative thermoplastic structural panels to offer highly efficient low-cost thin-skin buildings. These offer a radical alternative to current building methodologies, economizing drastically on material, labor and energy in fabrication; providing highly resilient, low maintenance, high quality buildings; offering accurate, energy-efficient, elegant building envelopes. These can be built locally using no heavy site machinery, and offer earthquake, hurricane and flood-proof housing.

Solar Engineering Solution (SES) offers breakthrough solar thermal technologies to deliver clean and cost-efficient cooling and heating solutions for commercial buildings. Heating, cooling, and hot water account for more than 40% of total energy use in buildings (over $170 B/yr), and represents 10% of US CO2 emission. Our solar thermal collector, smart control and other innovations, enable building owners to achieve payback within 3-5 years by a typical 85% reduction in energy operating costs.