Roads of the Future Accelerator
Pioneering innovation
in road solutions
As a leader in sustainable road construction, CRH provides startups with unparalleled opportunities to partner with 200+ CRH operating companies across 4,000 locations worldwide.
Leader in solutions for sustainable road construction
+63 million tonnes of asphalt supplied each year
Leaders in asphalt recycling
Focus areas
CRH Ventures is actively seeking solutions that address critical challenges in the roadbuilding ecosystem:
Smart and safe roads
We are seeking solutions that enhance data collection and insight generation to future-proof roads and elevate safety.
Road condition monitoring + intelligence
Commercial intelligence for road construction
EV and Autonomous road solutions (IoT)
Value from roads
Advisory, design & management tools
Critical maintenance monitoring
Green and resilient roads
We are looking for solutions to improve road design and asphalt production for superior performance, sustainability, and longevity.
Product design advancements – durability, weather resistant installation and performance, cosmetic and acoustics enhancements
Asphalt production optimization
Alternative and Bio-binders (bitumen replacement)
Recycled materials (aggregate replacement)
Self healing roads
Productivity in road construction
We are seeking solutions to streamline processes across the value chain and onsite for faster, safer, and higher-quality roadbuilding.
Autonomous road construction technologies
Electric equipment solutions
Digital solutions for road and worksite safety
Smart compaction technologies
Cold milling technologies & material recapture
Underground monitoring technologies (infrastructure, soil and geology)
Quality control and standardization
Infrastructure and materials platforms
Critical road maintenance recovery
Find out more about CRH projects here.
Key numbers
Applicants across 5 continents around the globe.
Of applicants from North America and Europe.
Of companies identified use of low-carbon materials and circularity as a component of their competitive advantage.
Let’s shape the future
of roads together
An extensive network of leading businesses.
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Proudly associated with Impulse Partners
Specialists in accelerating innovation in the real estate, construction, smart cities and energy sectors, Impulse Partners develop ecosystems that bring start-ups and innovative solutions closer to leading corporations, local authorities and investors.
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