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Foldcast receives CHF 150,000 from Venture Kick to cut concrete waste with paper moulds

Foldcast, a spin‑off of the University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland, develops recyclable paper moulds to produce concrete building elements with reduced material use and carbon emissions. The CHF 150,000 grant from Venture Kick will fund the company’s transition from validation to market entry, including pilot projects, software MVP development, and industrial production partnerships in Switzerland.

Published
1 Sept 2026
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Switzerland / Startups
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Foldcast, a spin‑off of the University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland, develops recyclable paper moulds to produce concrete building elements with reduced material use and carbon emissions. The CHF 150,000 grant from Venture Kick will fund the company’s transition from validation to market entry, including pilot projects, software MVP development, and industrial production partnerships in Switzerland.

Why it matters

Foldcast’s use of advanced design software and digital manufacturing aligns with Swiss AI‑driven innovation in construction technology, supporting the country’s focus on sustainable and tech‑enabled building solutions.

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