MiCoB
A deep-tech startup providing end-to-end 3D concrete printing (3DCP) solutions, including proprietary hardware, software, and high-performance materials for rapid infrastructure and defense construction.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Shashank Shekhar
- Team Size
- 15-50
- Stage
- Commercial
- Total Funding
- $500K
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- 3Lines Venture Capital, GVFL (Gujarat Venture Finance Limited), Empede Capital, IIT Gandhinagar Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre (IIEC)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Gantry-based and Robotic Arm 3D Concrete Printers","Proprietary High-Performance Concrete Mix (Micro-Concrete 'Ink')","Proprietary 3D Slicing and Simulation Software","Blast-Resistant Bunkers and Permanent Defense Structures","3D Printed Residential Buildings and Resort Cottages","Urban Infrastructure (Runway Controller Huts, Security Cabins, Furniture)"]
Technological Advantage
Full vertical integration of the 3DCP value chain (Hardware + Software + Material Science), enabling the creation of relocatable, modular structures that are 3D-simulated before physical printing to ensure structural integrity.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces construction time by up to 80% and material waste by significant margins while enabling the rapid deployment of high-strength, blast-resistant structures in extreme geo-climatic conditions.
How They Differentiate
MiCoB differentiates through vertical integration of proprietary 'Micro-Concrete' material science and a specialized focus on military-grade, blast-resistant defense infrastructure. Unlike competitors focusing on residential housing, MiCoB's tech is optimized for rapid deployment in extreme geo-climatic conditions (e.g., high-altitude border areas).
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Defense agencies (Indian Army, Air Force), infrastructure developers, urban local bodies, and residential construction firms.
Industry Verticals
["Defense","Civil Infrastructure","Real Estate","Urban Development"]
Competitors
Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions; Simpliforge Creations; COBOD International
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Achieved profitability in FY25 with an annual revenue of ₹12 Cr (~$1.4M USD); delivered 500+ structures to the Indian Army.
Major Milestones
["Successfully deployed the first 3D printed permanent bunkers for the Indian Army in 2022","Established a dedicated 3DCP manufacturing facility in Gandhinagar","Reduced bunker construction time from 45 days to 7 days","Achieved operational profitability in the 2024-2025 fiscal year"]
Notable Customers
Indian Army (Military Engineer Services); Indian Air Force; Border Roads Organisation (BRO); Tata Steel