XPRENEURS is a program for high-tech start-ups on their way from MVP to market entry. We support you to validate your business model, find first customers and secure your first investment.

Cloud Applications for Legacy Software Solutions: In our Built Environment Track, we are looking for startups specializing in transitioning legacy software applications to the cloud. This includes cloud-based platforms for design, monitoring, and error detection in the built environment domain. Such technologies play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency of architectural design software, construction project monitoring systems, and error detection tools used in building assessments. The use of cloud technology facilitates real-time data analysis and collaborative work environments, offering scalability and flexibility not available in traditional desktop solutions. While AI integration is not a mandatory criterion, its incorporation could significantly enhance the capabilities of these cloud applications.

AI Co-Pilots for AECO: We are seeking innovative AI solutions that assist architects and project managers in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) sector. The aim is to develop AI co-pilots capable of simplifying the interpretation of complex building codes and managing vast quantities of project data. For instance, AI-enabled software that can instantly provide construction-specific information like optimal ramp dimensions for multi-family houses or real-time updates on site deliveries. Another area of interest is AI-driven tools for material sorting and inventory management on construction sites. These technologies could also include AI systems that estimate the quantity of materials like windows or other components required for specific designs, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of project planning and execution.

Fintech in Construction: Our accelerator is interested in fintech solutions tailored to the construction industry. We are looking beyond basic billing and contractor management tools, focusing instead on technologies that offer sophisticated cost or revenue projections, cash flow optimization, and advanced invoice management. These solutions could include software for dynamic financial modeling in construction projects, predictive analytics for budgeting, and automated tools for managing complex invoicing processes. The goal is to streamline financial operations in construction projects, enabling companies to make more informed financial decisions and improve their overall financial health.

Automated Permitting Processes: We are also focusing on technologies that automate permitting processes in construction. These include software solutions that simplify and expedite the submission of documents to authorities for construction permits. By automating these processes, such technologies could significantly reduce the time and resources spent on acquiring necessary permits, thus accelerating project timelines. These solutions could integrate features like automatic document generation, compliance checks, and direct communication channels with permitting authorities. While AI is not a necessary component for these technologies, its integration could further streamline the permitting process, making it more efficient and less prone to errors.

A clear problem - solution fit addressing a relatively well sized market (e.g.: our epigenetic analysis software can identify nutritional deficiencies related to aging, thus helping young adult population change diets to lower their aging rate)

Team of minimum 2 people with complementary skills

Ideally close to a minimum viable product that has received feedback from first potential customers (depending on the technology field, un-tested prototypes will not fit, for example)