CELEBRATING 10,000 MAQERS: HOW HOLCIM MAQER VENTURES IS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

At Holcim MAQER Ventures, we identify the most promising startups and scale their impact, helping Holcim become a first mover in accelerating open innovation. We transition cutting-edge solutions from the lab to the market, helping them to scale into profitable, clean technologies that advance a net-zero future—for both people and the planet.

Bengt Steinbrecher

Head of Holcim MAQER Ventures

“By connecting all stakeholders along the construction ecosystem, we can accelerate innovative solutions and push towards a net-zero future.”

The Strenght Of Our Community

Our MAQER community is at the core of everything we do. It’s a collective of forward-thinkers, passionate collaborators, and solution-oriented leaders who share the common goal of building a sustainable future. Each of our 10,000 MAQERS brings a unique perspective, forming a dynamic knowledge network that fuels our work. This diversity in thought and expertise enables us to tackle challenges from multiple perspectives, equipping us with the insights and resources needed to drive meaningful change.

The strength of a thriving community like ours lies in the relationships it fosters. By uniting startups, investors, industry experts – internals and externals -, and advocates for innovation, we create a space where ideas flow freely and collaborations lead to breakthrough solutions. These relationships have led to real, tangible results in the built environment—from deploying new sustainable construction materials to applying advanced technologies that reduce carbon emissions and drive efficiency and effectiveness on the job site. The achievements we reach together are powered by a community of change-maQers committed to reinventing how the world builds.

A Shared Vision For The Future

While we celebrate this milestone, we recognize that our journey is just beginning. Our growing network of Holcim MAQER Ventures enthusiasts demonstrates a shared passion for sustainable building solutions, and we’re more inspired than ever to continue fostering this ecosystem of innovation. Each milestone brings us a step closer to our vision of a net-zero future, accelerating Holcim’s commitment to green growth.

We invite you to be part of this journey to shape an environment where bold innovations thrive, leading to groundbreaking solutions that drive us toward a sustainable built environment. As we continue to expand, we are dedicated to fostering a culture with innovation at its core, where every member of our MAQER network plays a role in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

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