Gulermak Urban Labs

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ACCELERATING INNOVATION IN CONSTRUCTION

Gülermak, in partnership with Impulse Partners, seeks to join forces with innovative startups to accelerate technology deployment on construction jobsites

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KISTA TRAMWAY – STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
The City of Stockholm contracted Gülermak to design and build the Kista line — an eight kilometers long tramway line serving the northwestern outskirts of Stockholm. The project is currently in construction phase: concrete pouring, bridge and tunnel construction. Gülermak seeks to invite best-in-class startups on the Kista line jobsite in Stockholm to run a pilot experiment and validate the feasibility and viability of their solution. Selected teams must therefore commit to frequently travel to Stockholm during a 3-month long pilot project — some check-in meetings may however be held remotely.
the challenges
We're looking for startups that address sustainability & productivity challenges in construction

Sustainability
Waste Management & Climate Resilience
Solutions to monitor and reduce soil pollution, reduce, and reuse construction materials, optimize vehicle routing and working for water management, biodiversity and revegetation.

Productivity
Design, Planning & Operations Efficiency
Solutions for collaborative design and concertation, transport, equipment, operation and workforce logistics and optimization, and construction operations.
sounds like your solution?
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benefits
Market Access
Test and validate your solution on jobsite in Stockholm through a pilot project with our local partners
Paid Expenses
Travel fees and pilot expenses are covered in exchange of an equity take on your next funding round
Expertise & Funding
Access to mentoring, coaching and funding opportunities through Gulermak's Venture arm Shibumi
Networking
Meet key decision-makers and industry peers through workshops and peer-2-peer meetings
criteria

Eligibility Criteria
✔ Address sustainability or productivity challenges
✔ Capacity to demonstrate value for the use-case
✔ Ability to test your solution on-site in Stockholm
✔ Potential to scale solution across geography
Evaluation Criteria
✔ Uniqueness and relevance of solution
✔ Founding team expertise and credibility
✔ Alignment of solution for the use-case
✔ Quality of the application
What are the steps?

1
Apply
Fill in the application form before October 15th, 2022
2
Pitch
Selected startups will get to pitch to Gülermak, the City of Stockholm and their partners
3
Experiment
1-3 startups will enter a 3-month accelerator program and run a pilot project
4
Scale
Access to a global network of investors and industry leaders to accelerate growth
ready to join the lab?
Submit your application before July 15th, 2022
SUBMIT APPLICATION
FAQ
Is the program cohort-based?
Yes, will select 1-3 startups to enter a 3-month long accelerator program, but we remain flexible with the timeline of each startup's pilot project.
Is the program free of costs?
If you are selected in the program, you will be offered to either cover your own travel and pilot project expenses, or we can cover these expenses in exchange for a 150,000€ equity take on your next funding round.
Is the program in-person or remote?
The program cohort will be required to frequently travel to Stockholm to implement their pilot project and meet the local partners during a 3-month period. Check-in meetings will be held remotely the rest of the time.
How are the startups selected?
Our team will carefuly review all applications submitted before July 15th, 2022 and invite the most relevant candidates to pitch to a panel of jury. Following the pitch day, 1-3 startups will be selected to enter the program.
How much equity does Gülermak take?
To accelerate the startups go-to-market strategy and generate win-win collaborations, Gulermak will take the financial risk and bear the costs incurred for the startup (travel expenses, product and services) plus the costs incurred within Gulermak or the Client (extra staffing, access costs, etc.) during the pilot phase. $150K in equity from your next funding round will be asked to compensate that risk and cover the accelerator program costs — unless you decide to cover your own expenses throughout the pilot.
What is the workload and required effort for startups when joining the program?
The workload will depend on the nature of each project. While we don’t require a minimum of hours, we do expect participants to be available to travel to Stockholm and put required time and effort to meet targeted pilot objectives. We also expect participants to actively participate and engage in the program to fully benefit from the network and business development coaching (participate in pitch sessions, provide information for investors, etc.).
Wat type of mentoring, coaching and funding opportunities are offered?
Access to expertise as well as coaching and mentoring will be provided through Impulse Partners’ network and local program partners to support the pilot projects. The support will be tailored to the startups’ needs and maturity level.
questions?
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ACCELERATING INNOVATION IN CONSTRUCTION

KISTA TRAMWAY – STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN

the challenges

SustainabilityWaste Management & Climate Resilience

ProductivityDesign, Planning & Operations Efficiency

sounds like your solution?

benefits

Market Access

Paid Expenses

Expertise & Funding

Networking

criteria

Eligibility Criteria

✔ Address sustainability or productivity challenges

✔ Capacity to demonstrate value for the use-case

✔ Ability to test your solution on-site in Stockholm

✔ Potential to scale solution across geography

Evaluation Criteria

✔ Uniqueness and relevance of solution

✔ Founding team expertise and credibility

✔ Alignment of solution for the use-case

✔ Quality of the application

What are the steps?

Apply

Pitch

Experiment

Scale

ready to join the lab?

Submit your application before July 15th, 2022

FAQ

questions?

Ask away and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!

Sustainability
Waste Management & Climate Resilience

Productivity
Design, Planning & Operations Efficiency