RENCA
Develops sustainable geopolymer materials from industrial waste for construction 3D printing, focusing on low-carbon alternatives to Portland cement.
- CEO / Founder
- Marina Dudnikova
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai Municipality
Technology & Products
Key Products
Geopolymer mortar; Geoconcrete
Technological Advantage
Pioneered geopolymer chemistry for 3D printing, enabling the use of industrial waste to create high-adhesion, fast-setting construction materials with significantly lower carbon footprints than traditional cement.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces carbon emissions by using industrial waste-based geopolymer cement that offers fast-setting and high-adhesion properties for 3D printing.
How They Differentiate
Pioneer in the segment with no other firms currently offering 3D-printable geopolymers commercially; focuses on 100% geopolymer solutions rather than cement blends.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Construction developers and contractors seeking low-carbon materials.
Industry Verticals
Sustainable construction; Building
Competitors
Geopolymer Solutions LLC; Alchemy Geopolymer Solutions; CyBe Construction
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Developed the geopolymer materials used for the world's largest 3D printed building in Dubai (640 sqm); signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dubai Municipality for the local production of sustainable 3D printing mortars.
Major Milestones
Founded in January 2016; Early trials with Apis Cor in 2016; Completed world's first full 3D-printed house with geopolymer cement in Las Vegas (April 2023); Established first geopolymer 3D printing factory
Notable Customers
Dubai Municipality; Apis Cor; Geopolymer International; StrongPrint 3D