GÜLERMAK URBAN LABS
ACCELERATING INNOVATION IN CONSTRUCTION
Gülermak, in partnership with Impulse Partners, seeks to join forces with innovative startups to accelerate technology deployment on construction jobsites
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?
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?
1Apply
Fill in the application form before October 15th, 2022
2Pitch
Selected startups will get to pitch to Gülermak, the City of Stockholm and their partners
3Experiment
1-3 startups will enter a 3-month accelerator program and run a pilot project
4Scale
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
FAQ
Is the program cohort-based?
Is the program free of costs?
Is the program in-person or remote?
How are the startups selected?
How much equity does Gülermak take?
What is the workload and required effort for startups when joining the program?
Wat type of mentoring, coaching and funding opportunities are offered?
- questions?
Ask away and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!
GULERMAK URBAN LABS 2022 - Photo credits © Gülermak