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Birdsview, a Norway-based startup, has secured €711K (NOK 8.5 million) in funding from Enova to propel its innovative pilot project aimed at advancing concrete sustainability. Birdsview’s technology, initially developed for scanning wood, will now focus on analyzing concrete structures, providing a more accurate and cost-effective method to assess and extend the lifespan of buildings. By combining radar and sensors with smart algorithms, Birdsview plans to evaluate 100,000 m² of buildings and achieve a 65% reuse rate, helping reduce global CO2 emissions. The funding will enable further development, aiming for practical large-scale applications.
Concrete, the second most utilized material globally after water, accounts for an estimated 7% of global CO2 emissions due to its production process. Birdsview’s technology aims to address this by improving the monitoring and maintenance of existing buildings, thus extending their lifespan. This is particularly important as 80% of today’s buildings are expected to remain in use by 2050, highlighting the need for sustainable management of existing structures.
The pilot project will assess the condition of 100,000 square meters of buildings and aims to demonstrate that 65% reuse of concrete is feasible in a cost-effective manner. If successful, the project could pave the way for significant reductions in CO2 emissions associated with building rehabilitation projects, with an estimated savings of 12,000 tons of CO2e.
Birdsview, headquartered at Startuplab Bergen, has grown to a team of 11 employees and continues to innovate in the field of structural monitoring. The NOK 8.5 million grant from ENOVA represents a significant step toward scaling their technology and contributing to more sustainable construction practices.
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Read the orginal article: https://arcticstartup.com/birdsview-raises-funding/
