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Urban Mining
We are seeking solutions to capture deconstruction materials via computer vision and facilitate their direct transfer into new construction projects without intermediate storage.
We are seeking solutions to capture deconstruction materials via computer vision and facilitate their direct transfer into new construction projects without intermediate storage.
Key Challenge Partner
Our partner Weimer is implementing a Direct-to-Site strategy for salvaged materials. The goal is systematic on-site data capture to facilitate the direct transfer of building components between projects. By leveraging intelligent matching and real-time disposal pricing, this approach significantly reduces transport distances, costs, and emissions. The reality today: Limited space on job sites makes on-site sorting difficult, while high logistics costs often outweigh the material's residual value. A lack of transparency regarding recycler capacities and regulatory uncertainties currently hinder efficient, direct reuse.
Final Blueprint
Real-time eligibility checks right during the on-site consultation. With a single click, the system validates the LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) of chosen materials against current funding guidelines, providing a reliable, instant certificate.
Industry Bottlenecks
Space Constraints: Limited job site areas hinder efficient sorting, temporary storage, and material removal.
Tight Construction Timelines: Deconstruction requires precise timing to avoid bottlenecks. Even minor delays can disrupt the overarching schedule and drive up costs.
Prohibitive Logistics Costs: The expense of transporting reclaimed components often exceeds their actual material value.
Market Opacity: Lack of transparency regarding real-time capacities and dynamic pricing across different disposal facilities for specific material fractions.
Regulatory & Legal Hurdles: Uncertainty regarding warranties, industry standards, and liability for reclaimed materials.
Why founders choose LOVEDIS
Our ecosystem gives you real connections, lab space, and industrial infrastructure to test what you’ve built. We bridge the gap between ideas and implementation so you can grow faster and with less risk.
Direct access to industry
Work with partners who open doors to infrastructure, expertise, and real use cases, accelerating your path toward market readiness.
Access to real resources
Labs, workshops, machinery, network, data, and operational setups - it’s all here. Use what you need to validate and scale faster.
Equity-Free & Zero Cost
Our program is free of charge, and we take no equity.
Tailored 1-to-1 support
No copy-paste coaching. Individual mentoring and support that makes real progress possible.
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Applications close on May 10, 2026
Any questions?
If you have any questions or need clarification, please reach out directly to our Venture & Innovation Manager, Polina.
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FAQs
Find answers to the most common questions about our program and application process.
No. Participation in LOVEDIS is free for startups — including access to infrastructures, expert teams, and program resources.
Our program is two-tiered and results-driven. All teams begin with the three-month Base Accelerator. High-performing teams then qualify for the subsequent 1:1 Accelerator, where we spend an additional three months working intensively and individually on your scaling strategy.
Yes — if you are a tech startup with a prototype or MVP and a clear goal to validate or scale together with industry partners.
The Base Accelerator works well in a hybrid format. The 1:1 Accelerator includes on-site phases with our hub partners to validate and develop your solution in real environments.
We focus on teams beyond the pure idea stage. You should have a prototype, MVP, or early product that can be tested, validated, and further developed with partners.
No. Incorporation is not required for application. A GmbH or similar structure is helpful later — but not a condition to enter the program.
Yes. We welcome European and international teams — as long as they’re willing to collaborate with our industry and hub partners.
We focus on technologies with strong industrial relevance, particularly in LifeScience, Construction, and Industry & Automation. Cross-industry solutions are explicitly welcome.
No — LOVEDIS does not take equity.