R2Crete, a University of Melbourne spinout, secures $750,000 pre-Seed from Genesis Pre-Seed Fund and Uniseed to commercialize concrete recycling technology.
PRIVATEOct 01, 2026
Amount Raised
A$750,000
Round Type
Seed
MelbourneManufacturing
Investors
UniseedGenesis Pre Seed Fund
Description
R2Crete, a University of Melbourne research spinout, has raised $750,000 in pre-Seed funding to commercialize its patented concrete recycling technology and build a pilot plant. The funding from the university's Genesis Pre-Seed Fund and research commercialization investor Uniseed will support industry trials and commercial partnership development. The company's process converts waste concrete into clean aggregates and cement replacement, claiming up to 75% cement recovery and 50% carbon emissions reduction. Construction of the pilot plant is expected to finish by the end of 2026, with field trials beginning in early 2027.
Company Information
Company
R2Crete
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
About
R2Crete is a University of Melbourne spinout that has developed a patented process to turn waste concrete into clean aggregates and cement replacement for use in new concrete. The technology recovers up to 75% of the cement in waste concrete and delivers a 50% reduction in carbon emissions while maintaining conventional concrete performance. The company is building a pilot plant to demonstrate commercial-scale viability and cost-effectiveness of their recycled materials production.
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MelbourneManufacturing