Saint-Gobain Open Innovation Program
A dynamic platform that connects Saint-Gobain with startups and innovators worldwide. It fosters structured collaborations to co-create solutions for pressing industry and sustainability challenges. By combining startup agility with Saint-Gobain's global expertise, the program accelerates impactful innovation.
What Startups Got
Paid pilots with Saint-Gobain's business units (4–5 months)
Co-creation with technical experts
Deep domain mentorship
Access to Saint-Gobain labs, facilities, and decision-makers
Business and investment opportunities through strategic showcase
About the Program
Saint-Gobain is one of the world’s leading building materials companies, committed to innovation and sustainability. Through its venture arm, Saint-Gobain NOVA, the group actively collaborates with startups globally to co-develop solutions that align with its future-focused business and environmental goals.
In the 2024–25 edition of its Open Innovation Program, Saint-Gobain partnered with us to scout, select, and support Indian startups working at the intersection of technology and the built environment. The goal: to solve six real-world challenges across construction, sustainability, material science, and operations.
Problem Statements
We're looking for founders building high-impact solutions in:
- Enhanced Glass Functionality
- Window Security
- Efficient Glass Installation
- Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC)
- Road Repair Technologies
- Sales Visualization Tools
Startup Funnel Overview with Timeline
From 212 scouted startups to 5 successful pilots
This funnel chart captures the startup journey from scouting to Open Innovation Day (Sep 2024–Jul 2025).
Startups Selected
Nurch
Urban hydroponic solutions for kitchen gardens.
Satiq
Lightweight TRC units for efficiency.
Pothole Brigade
AI-based road defect assessment and repair.
Propall
AI-driven 2D to 3D architectural visualization.
SitePace
Helmet-mounted 360° capture for digital twins.
Impact on the Ecosystem
Why This Matters
This collaboration between Saint-Gobain and Brigade REAP showcases the power of structured, outcome-driven innovation. It validated startups in real environments, aligned them with business needs, and opened doors to long-term growth—fueling India's evolving UrbanTech and PropTech ecosystem.
