Growth Cohorts: Next-gen low carbon concrete cohort entry Round 2

You must state the name and full registered address of your organisation and any subcontractors working on your project. We are collecting this information to understand more about the geographical location of all applicants.

You must download the declaration template. You must complete this, declaring any funding received under Minimal Financial Assistance (previously referred to as Special Drawing Rights) or de minimis awards, (from any source of public funding) in the applicable period. The lead applicant must write ‘declaration attached’ in the question text box. The lead applicant must upload all the completed declarations as an appendix. It must be a PDF no larger than 10MB. It must be legible at 100% zoom. You must keep all documentation relating to Minimal Financial Assistance (previously referred to as Spe

Will your project involve any trials with animals or animal testing? You must select one option: Yes No We will only support innovation projects conducted to the highest standards of animal welfare. Further information for proposals involving animal testing is available at the UKRI Good Research Hub and NC3R’s animal welfare guidance .

Will you have the correct permits and licences in place to carry out your project? We are unable to fund projects which do not have the correct permits or licences in place by your project start date. You must select one option: Yes No In the process of being applied for Not applicable

Does your proposed work involve any international collaboration or engagement? You must provide details of any expected international collaboration or engagement. You must include a list of the names and the countries, any international project co-leads, project partners, visiting researchers, or other collaborators are based in. You must also include details of any subcontractors or service providers. If your proposed work does not involve international collaboration or engagement, your answer must confirm this.

You must indicate whether an export control license is required for this project under the academic export control guidance . You must select one option: Yes No

You must explain if your proposed project work relates to UKRI’s Trusted Research and Innovation (TR&I) Principles , including: a list of any dual use (both military and non-military) applications to your research a list of the areas where your project is relevant to one or more of the 17 areas of the UK National Security and Investment (NSI) Act whether an export control license is required for this project under the academic export control guidance and the status of any applications a list of any items or substances on the UK Strategic Export Control List If your proposed work does not relat

You must add ‘Letter of support uploaded’ as your answer. Failure to upload the letter of support will result in your application being out of scope. You must submit a letter of support as an appendix. The letter of support must be from a commercial entity currently operating in the concrete supply chain. It must be a PDF no larger than 10MB. It can be up to two A4 pages and must be legible at 100% zoom.

Provide any trading names, brand names, previous company names, or other names under which your organisation operates or has previously operated, or by which it is commonly known. Include: trading names and brand names former registered company names names used by subsidiaries, divisions, or business units parent company or wider group name, if applicable any name by which the organisation is commonly known to customers, partners, or within the relevant industry If none of the above apply, please state "None”.

Explain where the core intellectual property (IP) underpinning the innovation is owned. Identify the legal entity or entities holding the IP rights and the country in which each is registered. Explain any arrangements that may result in ownership or control of the IP being transferred outside the UK and any restrictions that would prevent the UK entity from exploiting the IP globally.

Which of the following technologies best represents your innovation? You must select one option: alternatives to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) as a concrete binder improving the efficiency or optimisation of cement or concrete production recycling of cement additives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete whilst maintaining or improving performance using concrete to sequester carbon, or trap carbon within concrete investigating different concrete chemistry for reinforced concrete improving the efficiency of cement and concrete use

Which of the following best represents how developed your innovation is? You must select one option: idea or research stage initial prototype, process or tool scale up or standardisation

Which of the following best represents your current business stage? You must select one option: idea or proof of concept (POC) minimum viable product (MVP) or early growth scale up

Which of the following, if any, would benefit the most from the innovation your business will deliver? You must select one option: those who use the product or service, such as through lower costs or better outcomes the wider society, or individuals who do not use the product or service, such as by improving productivity or reducing access inequalities the environment, such as by reducing emissions or waste government or public services, such as through cost savings or improved efficiency your industry or sector, such as through innovation leadership or competitive advantage other

This question is rated as category 2. Outline the benefits you expect to result from your innovation in more detail. In your explanation, include specific metrics or indicators that you intend to use to measure these benefits.

This question is rated as category 2. How will you grow your business and develop innovations with sustainability in mind? Describe your plan to minimise negative effects and promote positive outcomes for the environment and society.

This question is rated as category 2. What are the key business milestones, or inflection points, that you will be aiming to achieve through this programme? You must consider the key business milestones, or inflection points across both stage one and stage two, looking beyond the initial 6 months. You must focus on what the support from this programme will enable you to do, financial and non-financial. You do not need to provide a project plan at this stage.

This question is rated as category 1. What skills, capabilities or experience does your team hold that will help you grow your business through your innovation? Include any skills, knowledge, or experiences that are applicable.

This question is rated as category 1. What skills gaps exist in your team? Detail whether your business would need additional skills or support, what those needs are, and how you will address any gaps. Recognising and acknowledging the need for additional support is a vital part of the planning process and will not negatively impact your application.

This question is rated as category 1. Outline the top three risks for your business in more detail. For each identified risk, explain what actions you will take to mitigate its impact. Risks can come from many areas for example: technical risks: risks related to product development, functionality of performance commercial or financial risks: such as those related to market adoption, competition or profitability environmental or social risks: risks related to environmental impact, regulations, social acceptance regulatory risks: risks related to obtaining necessary regulatory approvals project

Which of the following would be your main customer? Customers are who will buy the innovation from you. You must select one option: individuals or consumers businesses charities or NGOs government or public sector other do not know

This question is rated as category 1. What are the key characteristics and needs of your target customers? Describe your engagement with customers and broader research.

This question is rated as category 1. How does your business or innovation set itself apart from other businesses operating in your target markets? Provide specific examples and evidence where possible.

This question is rated as category 2. Estimate the realistic market opportunity for your innovation . Provide an evidence based assessment by outlining: the total addressable market (TAM): this is the total market demand for a product or service, it is the maximum revenue opportunity available if 100% market share was achieved the serviceable obtainable market (SOM): the portion of the addressable market that can realistically be captured by your innovation, it factors in constraints like competition, geography, pricing, and how easily you can go to market

This question is rated as category 1. This video pitch offers you the opportunity to showcase your business and to help you and your team show your genuine passion, commitment, capability and understanding of it. It will be scored as an essential component of your application. Under the Eligibility criteria for this competition you must submit a PitchTape video in response to this question. In your video pitch, you must explain: what is your vision for the future of your business how do you differentiate yourself why have you chosen to apply for this award When you enter Pitchtape to record yo