Winner of the Young Ideas award
Visibuilt aims to revolutionize the asphalt industry by developing a fungal binder to replace bitumen, the fossil-fuel-dependent binder currently used in asphalt production.
Bitumen’s heat-sensitive properties make asphalt production energy-intensive and reliant on oil. This challenge is global, as asphalt is produced similarly worldwide, presenting a significant opportunity for sustainable growth.
Today, Visibuilt has grown to a team of ten employees at the Danish Technological Institute, who are focused on developing fungal binders and testing them in asphalt prototypes.
The strength of these prototypes has already shown considerable progress, bringing the company closer to achieving its three primary objectives: reducing energy consumption, decreasing CO2 emissions, and eliminating dependency on fossil fuels in the asphalt industry with visiBIT. The solution is unique, as it has the potential to transform the asphalt industry and aims to deliver a sustainable alternative that can demonstrate similar performance to current solutions.
The Jury says
visiBIT reduces harmful emissions and promotes sustainable production methods through the innovative use of mycelium, transforming the asphalt industry while addressing environmental concerns. It has reimagined road construction inspired by nature and the inherent beauty of the regenerative processes that nature relies on.
The company also demonstrates originality in its approach to a global challenge. It acts as a catalyst for change, inspiring new ways to integrate natural materials and develop energy-efficient circular productions.
Last but certainly not least, visiBIT transitioned from an idea to a startup that is setting entirely new standards for sustainable global road construction.
