Author: StartUs Insights

Concrete is the world’s most used material after water and plays a fundamental role in building the sustainable world of tomorrow. At the same time, the cement and concrete industry is working to accelerate its journey to net zero.That transformation will require new technologies, new partnerships, and new ways of bringing innovation into real-world industrial […]

Emerging decarbonization technologies often stall because traditional insurance markets lack the data and tools to price their risks. If a project can’t be insured, it can’t be financed. And if it can’t be financed, it can’t scale. To bridge this critical gap, InnSure has officially opened applications for the Decarbonization Risk Management Prize. This global […]

Looking to scale your startup while keeping infrastructure costs predictable and your data secure? The OVHcloud Startup Program 2026 supports startups building digital products on scalable cloud infrastructure — without taking any equity. With up to €100,000 in cloud credits in Europe and up to $150,000 CAD in Canada, plus expert technical guidance and ecosystem […]

The Blue Ridge Regional Resilience Challenge 2026 is a competitive innovation program launched by RISE to identify, fund, and pilot solutions that address multi-hazard resilience in real community settings. Rather than treating disasters as isolated events, the Challenge is designed to support solutions that: Work across multiple hazards and phases (preparedness, response, recovery) Strengthen regional […]