INNOVAcrete
Develops and markets HERACLEX® ultra-high-performance cement-based premixed materials for construction applications, enabling stronger, lighter, and more sustainable concrete structures.
- CEO / Founder
- Valeria Corinaldesi
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Defunct
Technology & Products
Key Products
HERACLEX® premixed components
Technological Advantage
VERIFIED: University-backed research delivers materials with 150-200 MPa compressive strength (3-4x industry standard) and enhanced ductility. DEFENSIBLE: Trade secrets in formulation chemistry and processing know-how, though not patented per available sources.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces concrete weight by up to 30% while increasing compressive strength to 150-200 MPa (vs. traditional 30-50 MPa), cuts material usage by 40%, and enables thinner structural elements with equivalent load-bearing capacity, lowering transportation and construction costs.
How They Differentiate
HERACLEX® achieves 150-200 MPa compressive strength vs. BASF's MasterMatrix (~100 MPa) at comparable cost, with 30% lower density than CEMEX's standard UHPC; offers customized formulations vs. competitors' off-the-shelf admixtures.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Precast concrete manufacturers, construction companies, infrastructure developers
Industry Verticals
Construction; Infrastructure; Civil Engineering
Competitors
BASF; CEMEX; Holcim
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
No revenue, user, or growth metrics (e.g., employees, valuation) available.
Major Milestones
Founded as UNIVPM spin-off (Jan 2016); HERACLEX® patent IT0001420870 and TRA Vision Award 2014; UniCredit Start Lab Innovative Made in Italy 2017 (2nd); entered liquidation (IN LIQUIDAZIONE per registry / UNIVPM)