Innovations in Construction

Are you developing or supporting innovative solutions for the construction sector?
Join this high-impact online event to discover how to bring sustainable building innovations to market—faster, smarter, and with greater public support. Webinar is free of charge.

Registration to this event is closed

What’s in it for you?  

• Understand how to gain public and investor interest in circular and digital construction solutions
• Learn proven strategies to overcome societal resistance (NIMBY, BANANA, CAVE) that often blocks green innovation
• Explore crowdfunding as a viable fundraising path for construction tech
• Connect with other changemakers, funders, cities, and experts across the Danube region

Speakers:

• Martin Pribila, Talpa House 
• Matej Roth, Mykilio 
• Jiri Fiala, Red Beton 
• Ben Hague, INCIEN
• Niko Klansek, Investor & Crowdfunding Specialist

 Programme:

What innovations you will hear about?

You’ll hear from innovators in Czechia and Slovakia working on:

• Recycled brick in concrete mixtures
• Mycelium-based construction materials
• Smart low-carbon modular buildings made from recycled raw materials

Through interactive panels, workshops, and networking, we’ll dive into:

• How to tackle public mistrust and "not-in-my-backyard" reactions
• How to pitch your idea to citizens, public authorities, and alternative funders
• Real-life case studies and actionable insights for going from prototype to pilot  

Whether you're scaling a circular building startup, working in city innovation, or supporting green tech adoption—this event offers tools, contacts, and insights you won’t want to miss. 

What’s holding these innovations back? 

New materials and methods often face public opposition when implemented in real-life projects. This event addresses how to tackle common forms of resistance: 

• NIMBY – “Not In My Backyard”: People may support sustainability in theory but oppose new developments near their homes.
• BANANA – “Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anyone”: A mindset that resists any change, even if it brings environmental or social benefits.
  
• CAVE – “Citizens Against Virtually Everything”: A broader opposition to innovation, often driven by fear, misinformation, or lack of trust.
  

The event will explore strategies to build public trust, communicate the benefits of recycled and digital materials, and create shared ownership of innovation through crowdsourcing, panel discussions, and crowdfunding. 

In case of any questions please contact:
Marie Koflák
E: marie.koflak@czgbc.org | M: +420 775 577 495

Projekt ReBuilt podporuje cirkularitu a digitalizaci ve stavebnictví.
Více o tomto projektu a dalších projektech financovaných z programu Interreg najdete zde.