IMNOVATION#Startups /en/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:48:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 The 9th edition of the I’MNOVATION programme is here /en/the-9th-edition-of-the-imnovation-programme-is-here/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:42:00 +0000 /llega-la-9a-edicion-del-programa-imnovation/ La entrada The 9th edition of the I’MNOVATION programme is here se publicó primero en IMNOVATION#Startups.

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On 27 January, we launch a new edition of the I’MNOVATION programme, ACCIONA’s open innovation initiative designed to connect real business challenges with technological solutions capable of generating impact.

I’MNOVATION is aimed at startups, scaleups, spin-offs and R&D centres looking to validate their solutions in real environments, work with ACCIONA’s technical and business teams, and explore collaboration models ranging from pilots to development or scaling agreements.

The I’MNOVATION 2026 challenges are defined by the business areas and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the aim of driving solutions that create operational and economic value while contributing tangibly to social and environmental sustainability.

Participating organisations will have access to:

  • Direct interaction with ACCIONA’s expert teams.

  • Financial support to co-develop the solution.

  • A structured framework to accelerate collaboration.

The full details of the challenges, the programme calendar and the application platform are now available. If you have an innovative solution and want to put it into practice, this is your programme.

Explore the initiative and apply now!

I'MNOVATION 2026

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]]> ACCIONA and CURA Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Low-Carbon Electrochemical Cement Technology /en/acciona-and-cura-announce-strategic-partnership-to-advance-low-carbon-electrochemical-cement-technology/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:35:19 +0000 /acciona-y-cura-anuncian-una-alianza-estrategica-para-impulsar-la-tecnologia-de-cemento-electroquimico-de-baja-huella-de-carbono/ La entrada ACCIONA and CURA Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Low-Carbon Electrochemical Cement Technology se publicó primero en IMNOVATION#Startups.

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Toronto, Canada / Madrid, Spain – CURA announced at the Spain-Canada Business Summit in Toronto that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ACCIONA, the global sustainable-infrastructure leader generating more than $20B in 2024 sales. CURA is pioneering energy-efficient electrochemical cement production that cuts CO2 emissions by up to 85%.

Under this collaboration, cement produced using CURA’s process will be validated for deployment in one of ACCIONA’s flagship projects. The partnership will focus on rigorously assessing both the performance and the emissions profile of CURA’s low‑carbon cement, marking a critical step toward large‑scale adoption in the construction sector.

Cement is an essential building material and the ‘glue’ that holds concrete together; however, traditional cement manufacturing accounts for 8% of global CO2 emissions. The team at CURA recognizes the role that cement manufacturing plays in climate change and is dedicated to working with cement manufacturers to build technology that can reduce their emissions while still producing industry-standard products, like Ordinary Portland cement (OPC).

This partnership will enable ACCIONA to provide its clients, in the more than 40 countries where it operates, with solutions to reduce embodied carbon in new infrastructure.

“The collaboration with ACCIONA marks an important step in CURA’s path from laboratory innovation to field-tested performance,” said Erin Bobicki, CEO of CURA. “ACCIONA’s global leadership in sustainable infrastructure development makes them an ideal partner to help validate cement made with CURA’s technology and demonstrate how we can reduce the carbon required to produce the foundations of our built environment.”

In the first phase of the agreement, CURA will supply low-carbon cement produced by its technology for ACCIONA to conduct key performance testing and life cycle assessment. Successful outcomes of this initial phase will result in both parties exploring opportunities for pilot-scale deployment in one of ACCIONA’s flagship sustainability projects.

“At ACCIONA, innovation and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do,” said Jose Vera-Agullo, Executive Technical Leader at ACCIONA. “We are constantly evaluating emerging technologies that can accelerate the decarbonization of infrastructure. Testing CURA’s technology aligns perfectly with our mission to reduce Scope 3 emissions and to transform how we build for a more sustainable world.”

ACCIONA’s leadership in sustainable construction is demonstrated by their commitment to support CURA’s product validation. Through this collaboration, the two companies are accelerating the decarbonization  of the world’s most essential building material.

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ACCIONA took part on December 3 in the “Innovative Solutions Showcase” session of the Spain–Canada Business Summit, organized by ICEX in Toronto—an event designed to promote new collaboration opportunities between Spain and Canada in the fields of innovation, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure.

Representing ACCIONA, Anton Ricafort, Director of Innovation and Technology for the North America Infrastructure business, presented the company’s vision for digital transformation and the latest initiatives developed together with the I’MNOVATION ecosystem. During his presentation, Anton highlighted success stories in the use of AI for preconstruction teams and computer vision technologies applied to operations and maintenance, as reflected in the event’s official documentation.

The session brought together corporations, specialized investment funds (CVCs and VCs), and key players from the Canadian innovation ecosystem, fostering a space for technological exchange and the search for new local partners.

Participation of startups collaborating with ACCIONA

The event also featured the participation of two startups from the I’MNOVATION ecosystem:

  • CureClimate, a startup we are currently working with, focuses on innovation in sustainable materials—especially low-emissions cement and lime—driving electrochemical decarbonization processes that can transform the construction value chain.
  • Multiverse Computing, an I’MNOVATION program alumnus, specializes in AI model compression and quantum simulation for industrial environments. Its technology enables the deployment of advanced models while optimizing computational, energy, and connectivity resources, with direct applications in infrastructure and complex operations.
    Both companies participated in the Showcase as representatives of the new generation of climate and industrial solutions redefining the future of construction.

Driving new partnerships in North America

Through this participation, ACCIONA reinforces its commitment to open innovation and its interest in identifying technological partners—startups, universities, and research centers—that help accelerate the integration of advanced solutions into the company’s infrastructure projects in the region.

From I’MNOVATION, we continue to strengthen our international presence and explore new collaboration opportunities to bring high-impact innovation to ACCIONA projects worldwide.

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]]> ACCIONA receives “Best Public-Private Partnership Deal of the Year” award for SR400 highway in Atlanta /en/acciona-receives-best-public-private-partnership-deal-of-the-year-award-for-sr400-highway-in-atlanta/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:47:45 +0000 /?p=39820 The Bond Buyer recognizes the project's innovative character and its $10.8 billion financial structure

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ACCIONA and its partners, ACS and Meridiam, have been awarded the “P3 Deal of the Year” prize for the SR400 highway in Atlanta.

This award, granted by the financial publication The Bond Buyer, recognizes the innovative nature of the project, as well as its financial structure and the direct benefit this new infrastructure will bring to the community.

José Manuel Castillo, financial analyst for ACCIONA’s Concessions business in the United States, was responsible for accepting this award on behalf of the company during the ceremony held in New York.

One of the largest highway projects in the United States

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) awarded the consortium formed by ACCIONA, ACS and Meridiam the construction and operation (for 50 years) of the SR400 express lanes highway in Atlanta, Georgia. This is one of the largest highway projects in the United States.

With an approximate investment of $10.8 billion (€9.8 billion), the project includes the construction of two managed lanes in each direction over approximately 25 kilometers, as well as an additional managed lane in some additional segments of the project.

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ACCIONA has been recognized at the 2025 Corporate Startup Stars Awards, the international awards promoted by Mind the Bridge and considered the global benchmark for collaboration between large corporations and startups.

The award highlights the strength of ACCIONA’s open innovation approach, showcasing the ability of the I’MNOVATION ecosystem to identify, scale, and consolidate disruptive solutions together with technology startups from around the world.

The jury’s decision is based on the methodology Mind the Bridge has applied for over a decade, objectively evaluating the performance of major companies in areas such as scouting, pilots, investment, scaling, and the integration of innovative solutions within the organization.

The award was accepted at the official ceremony by Telmo Pérez Luaces, ACCIONA’s Director of Innovation and Office of the CEO for the Infrastructure division, on behalf of the entire ACCIONA I’MNOVATION team.

This 10th-edition ceremony brings together the most active corporations globally in open innovation, further reinforcing ACCIONA’s role as a key player in building strategic alliances with startups to accelerate the transition toward more sustainable infrastructure, energy, and services.

The I’MNOVATION team will continue driving initiatives that connect entrepreneurial talent with real business challenges, strengthening ACCIONA’s leadership within the international innovation ecosystem.

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]]> The Cebu Bridge, built by ACCIONA, awarded by the American Concrete Institute /en/the-cebu-bridge-built-by-acciona-awarded-by-the-american-concrete-institute/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:43:06 +0000 /?p=39809 The CCLEX project receives the international Excellence in Concrete Construction Award in the Bridges category

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The Cebu cable-stayed bridge (CCLEX), built by ACCIONA in the Philippines, has been awarded at the Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, organized by the American Concrete Institute (ACI).

The objective of these awards is to celebrate innovation and inspire excellence throughout the global community dedicated to concrete design and construction.

International collaboration

Built by the Cebu Link Joint Venture (CLJV) consortium, formed by ACCIONA, First Balfour, Inc. and D.M. Consunji, Inc., this bridge is a testament to Philippine engineering excellence and international collaboration.

Construction of this iconic bridge began in July 2018 and was officially opened to traffic in April 2022. The project used more than 185,000 cubic meters of concrete and 33,000 kilos of steel, with mix designs based on the principles of sustainability, durability, timeliness and localization.

Sustained recognition

This latest international recognition adds to previous awards received by CCLEX at the Philippine Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards (PECCA), where it received the main prize in 2024, in addition to being the winner in the Infrastructure category in 2023.

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]]> ACCIONA receives support from OEPM for two water treatment patents /en/acciona-recibe-el-apoyo-de-la-oepm-para-dos-patentes-de-tratamiento-de-agua/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:06:21 +0000 /acciona-recibe-el-apoyo-de-la-oepm-para-dos-patentes-de-tratamiento-de-agua/ A microbubble diffuser and a molecular spectroscopy device expand the company's technology portfolio

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ACCIONA has received support from the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) to drive the development of two proprietary innovations from its Water business, with applications in water treatment at an international level.
This initiative is part of the OEPM’s “Program to promote Spanish patent and utility model applications domestically and abroad for 2024,” whose main objective is to stimulate the use of industrial property by Spanish companies and facilitate their access to international markets.

DIFFUSAIR®: microbubbles without mechanical equipment

DIFFUSAIR® is an exclusive device designed to generate microbubbles at low pressure, without the need for additional equipment such as blowers or compressors.
This technology reduces costs associated with mechanical aeration equipment, decreases energy consumption, and improves the robustness and adaptability of water treatment systems.
Broad-spectrum molecular spectroscopy equipment
In collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Cartagena, ACCIONA has developed proprietary equipment for continuous characterization of pollutant loads in wastewater.
This technology facilitates automatic sampling and characterization at the time of collection. Additionally, it allows water analysis over time, expanding the number and type of parameters that can be determined.
The two ACCIONA innovations selected by the OEPM to be part of this program reinforce the company’s commitment to developing proprietary technology in the water sector.Reintentar

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The Tampa Bay Desalination Plant has reached its highest production levels in over a decade following the completion of a comprehensive modernization program. The improvements have restored full operational capacity and strengthened the region’s water security.

Contract Renewal and Improvement Program

In 2023, Tampa Bay Water extended the operation and maintenance contract for an additional five years, from 2024 to 2029. This agreement drove a remodeling program focused on reliability, efficiency, and facility performance.

Technical Works Carried Out

During 2024, a complete renovation of the eight reverse osmosis racks was carried out. Five of them were rebuilt in stainless steel, extending their useful life by more than 25 years and improving corrosion resistance.

Other works include:

  • Replacement of 840 pressure tubes
  • Upgrading of pipeline network sections
  • Implementation of digital systems for operational optimization

Operational Results

In the nine months following the works, the facility has operated at its maximum capacity recorded in over ten years, ensuring stable drinking water supply to the Tampa Bay community.

ACCIONA Projects in the United States

The company is currently developing several infrastructure projects in the country:

Water:

  • Doheny Ocean Desalination Plant (California): facility in design and construction phase for Orange County.

Mobility:

  • Calcasieu River Bridge (Louisiana): infrastructure on Interstate 10.
  • SR 400 Express Lanes (Georgia): expansion in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

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ACCIONA took part in the Corporate Day organized by Lanzadera, the startup accelerator driven by Marina de Empresas, with which ACCIONA collaborates as a corporate partner.

The event, led by Marta Nogueras, General Director of Lanzadera, and Carmen Durán, Head of Corporate Relations and Project Director, brought together over twenty corporations and startups.

During the session, the following startups pitched their solutions:

  • EatCloud – Platform that manages food waste by connecting surplus with those in need.

  • ProMec 3D – Design of customized machinery for industrial production lines.

  • Connect24 – Platform for early incident detection through IoT.

  • MATCH Biosystems – Preservation of biological compounds without refrigeration.

  • Innporting – Technology platform for land, sea, and air shipments.

  • Solatom – Decarbonization of industrial thermal processes using solar concentration.

  • UMIBOTS – Robotics applied to industrial inspection and autonomous cleaning.

  • GRADHOC – IoT solution to improve energy efficiency in facilities.

  • Climind – Platform that measures workplace climate in real time.

  • Preciso – Platform to analyze and manage workplace absenteeism.

  • Zaindari – Parental control and cybersecurity solution with its own mobile network.

  • Nextbit – Infrastructure for AI and data centers in Spain.

  • Inespay – Online payment method using instant transfers with automatic reconciliation.

  • Ploot – AI-based content creation tool optimized for LinkedIn.

  • OLA Creators – Platform connecting brands with social media content creators.

  • BeAmbassador – Platform to manage internal brand ambassadors within organizations.

  • Mas Events – Design and organization of corporate events.

The event also included a session on artificial intelligence applied to corporate processes, where participants shared experiences in generative AI, automation, and advanced data analytics.

ACCIONA’s participation in this Corporate Day reaffirms its commitment to open innovation and its dedication to strengthening alliances with the national startup ecosystem.

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ACCIONA has participated in the first hackathon held at the ALBA Synchrotron, a unique scientific infrastructure in Europe located in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona). The ALBA Synchrotron accelerates electrons to reach high energy levels and emit synchrotron light, which enables scientists to visualize the atomic and molecular structure of matter and study its properties.

During the first ALBA Hackathon — organized by the Cerdanyola del Vallès City Council, the Research Park of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (PRUAB), and the ALBA Synchrotron, with support from the Barcelona Provincial Council — innovation was promoted in strategic sectors such as water, waste, and energy. The intensive event brought together nearly a hundred students from various Spanish universities and technology centers, who formed multidisciplinary teams to tackle real-world challenges proposed by companies such as ACCIONA. The proposed solutions, in addition to using synchrotron light, were required to include an implementation plan for real business environments.

Challenge Proposed by ACCIONA

ACCIONA’s challenge focused on finding innovative solutions for the regeneration of adsorbents saturated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water treatment plants. The goal was to overcome current limitations, which include high regeneration costs, significant energy consumption, and a large carbon footprint in existing commercial alternatives—making them environmentally unsustainable.

The winning team for this challenge was “Critical Carbon,” which proposed an in-situ regeneration of granular activated carbon saturated with PFAS in a closed-loop system using supercritical CO₂.
In addition to receiving a cash prize, the winning team will have the opportunity to further develop their solution in collaboration with the ALBA Synchrotron and ACCIONA’s Innovation Department.

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