Project Scope and Requirements:

• Projects can have total costs up to £500,000.
• Proposals should address technical uncertainties in innovative concrete, including production, supply chain, or use.
• Focus areas include alternatives to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), efficiency improvements in production, recycling of cement, and new construction techniques utilising innovative concretes.
• Real-world demonstration or an equivalent approach to accelerate commercial adoption is essential.
• Proposals must include plans for commercialisation and a credible route to market.

Collaboration with Concrete Commitment Cohort (CCC):

• Projects will be informed by the CCC, which comprises various industry leaders.
• Participants may use demonstration sites offered by CCC or choose technically relevant sites.

Exclusions:

• Projects using fresh fly ash or GGBS as principal materials, focusing solely on additives, or not original in scope will not be funded.

Portfolio Approach:

• The competition aims to fund a diverse range of projects across various markets and technology maturities.