EOI: The Material Shift Innovation Challenge - Low-Impact Construction Materials

The GreenTech Hub is *exploring a Low-Impact Construction Materials Innovation Challenge in 2026 to identify, test, and scale solutions that lower the footprint of construction in Western Australia. 

As the WA housing, renewables, and infrastructure construction boom continues, industry and government partners are seeking new materials, systems, and approaches that reduce impacts across carbon, waste, energy/resource intensity, biodiversity, safety, and supply chain resilience. 

We are now inviting Expressions of Interest from individuals and organisations who are: 

• Developing solutions  

• Seeking solutions  

• Interested in collaborating.

    

Why participate? 

Through this challenge, the GreenTech Hub, in partnership with industry and government, will: 

• Test solutions with real industry partners and real-world use cases  

• Provide access to validation, performance data, and expert feedback  

• Support the development of prototypes and pilot projects  

• Enable influence on standards, insurance, and compliance pathways  

• Facilitate connections with potential customers and early adopters  

• Strengthen commercial and deployment pathways in WA.  

Who should submit an EOI? 

We welcome interest from individuals and organisations across: 

• Energy utilities  

• Mining companies  

• Construction firms and contractors  

• Manufacturing and materials companies  

• Government agencies and regulators  

• Engineering and design consultancies  

• Research institutions and universities  

• Philanthropies and NGOs  

• Corporates with sustainability targets  

• Startups and SMEs.  

How you may be involved 

Participants in this initiative may be interested in: 

• Bringing forward challenges or real-world problems to be addressed  

• Contributing solutions, technologies, or expertise  

• Accessing emerging, validated, and de-risked solutions  

• Collaborating with industry, government, and innovators  

• Supporting the development and adoption of new materials and systems  

• Contributing to standards, policy, and deployment pathways  

What to expect 

• A collaborative innovation challenge bringing together industry, research, and government  

• Clearly defined, real-world problem statements and use cases  

• Multidisciplinary collaboration  

• Opportunities to pilot, validate, and scale solutions in WA.