ecoLocked provides a Carbon‑to‑Concrete platform that converts biomass‑derived biochar into carbon‑negative concrete admixtures, enabling permanent CO₂ storage in concrete structures. Their processing hubs, mix‑optimization tool, and certified eLM Zero product allow biochar producers, concrete manufacturers, and developers to create low‑carbon or carbon‑storing concrete and obtain verifiable carbon removal credits.
Funding
$6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Concrete production generates a large share of global CO₂ emissions, and the sector lacks scalable methods to permanently capture and store carbon within building materials, making it difficult to meet net‑zero targets for the built environment.
Solution
ecoLocked offers a Carbon‑to‑Concrete platform that converts biomass‑derived biochar into carbon‑negative concrete admixtures, enabling permanent CO₂ storage in concrete structures. Their proprietary processing hubs transform raw biochar into drop‑in ready materials (eLM Zero) that can be blended into existing concrete mixes with minimal or no changes to production lines. The platform includes a performance database of over 100 biochar types, a mix‑optimization tool for predicting concrete properties, and certification support to meet EN 12878 and AVCP System 2+ standards. By licensing these technology modules, biochar producers, concrete manufacturers, and developers can create low‑carbon or carbon‑storing concrete, generate verifiable carbon removal credits, and address regulatory and market demands for sustainable building materials.
Target Audience
Primary customers are biochar producers seeking new markets, concrete manufacturers (ready‑mix, precast, paver specialists) aiming to reduce embodied carbon, and real‑estate or construction firms that need certified low‑carbon concrete for projects and reporting.
Features
- Processing Hub technology for low‑cost, scalable conversion of biochar into ready‑to‑use concrete admixtures
- Mix Optimization & Prediction Tool that tailors dosage, particle size, and moisture to specific concrete applications
- Performance benchmarking database covering 100+ biochar types for rapid feedstock suitability assessment
- Certified eLM Zero admixture (EN 12878, AVCP System 2+) compatible with ready‑mix, precast, pavers, and other concrete products
- Licensing model allowing partners to deploy proprietary technology modules and integrate carbon‑negative mixes on‑site
- MRV and third‑party verified carbon removal certificates linked to permanent CO₂ storage in concrete
- Support services including feasibility studies, technical matching, and certification assistance