Awards
Endorsement and credibility
Applied research with institutional validation and a European reach.
PhotoKrete has built its track record on a solid foundation of applied research, institutional validation, and recognition by key industry players. From its scientific origins to its adoption in real-world settings, every advancement has been backed by rigorous processes and external evaluations.
Our work is endorsed by European research programs, official quality certifications, and recognition from platforms dedicated to innovation, investment, and industrial sustainability. This body of evidence demonstrates our ability to transform scientific knowledge into real, scalable solutions for the built environment.
Certifications and Scientific Endorsements
THE SUPPORT OF LEADING INSTITUTIONS GUARANTEES THE RELIABILITY OF OUR SOLUTIONS.
- European MIRACLE Project (Foundational Pillar): The European Union’s research framework that attests to our capacity for innovation and validates the origin of our photonic technology. See project
- Network of Scientific Partners: Technical validation and testing conducted in collaboration with the CSIC (Spanish National Research Council), UPNA (Public University of Navarra), and EHU (University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea). See project
- Quality Certifications: Documentation and official seals that attest to the thermal performance, durability, and behavior of our materials.
Milestones and Business Recognition
LEADERSHIP IN THE CONTECH (TECHNOLOGICAL CONSTRUCTION) SECTOR
- REBUILD 2025 Winners: Awarded First Prize at the Contech Startup Forum, cementing PhotoKrete’s position as the leading and most disruptive solution in industrialized construction. See
- Top 50 CEMEX VENTURES 2026: Best construction startups 2026. See
- A Leader in Industrial Innovation: Selected for the BIND 4.0 2025 program, successfully passing the validation phase in one of Europe’s most demanding smart industry ecosystems. See
INVESTMENT AND GROWTH ECOSYSTEM
- Top 101 SpainUp Nation (ENISA): Recognized by the Spanish government as one of the 101 startups with the greatest impact and growth potential in the country. See
- Top 100 Investable Startups: Included in the prestigious “El Referente” ranking, validating our business model before the international investment community. See
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
- Public Recognition of Excellence: Recipients of the highest grant amount in Area 1 of the Bizkaia Provincial Council’s call for proposals and supported by SPRI (Basque Government) through the Ekintzaile program. Support from the EHU Zitek spin-off promotion program and the B Accelerator Tower | BAT entrepreneurship support center
- Sector Collaboration Network: Active members of BUILD:INN (Basque Country Construction Cluster) and the cross-border Greenconcrete LTC alliance, driving the development of sustainable cements alongside research centers in Bordeaux and the Basque Country.
Market Validation and Institutional Trust
