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Agreka Build Now Powered by 100% Renewable Electricity
At Agreka Build, sustainability isn’t just part of our mission—it drives every decision we make. We are proud to announce that our electricity supply is now 100% renewable, officially certified by British Gas and verified by the Carbon Trust.

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Sep 12 min read


Agreka Build Wins TiE UK North Pitch Competition 2025
We’re incredibly proud to announce that our Co-Founder & CEO, Antoinette Yetunde Vandy, has won the TiE UK North Pitch Competition 2025!

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Aug 282 min read


Agreka Build sponsors the Specifier Summit 2025
Agreka Build is one of the sponsors for the Specifier Summit 2025, where we, along with leading architects, specifiers, innovators, and construction professionals, will challenge conventional thinking and explore the transformative potential of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and next-generation materials.

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Aug 181 min read


Agreka Build and Biorenewables Development Centre Awarded £111K in Royce's Industrial Collaboration Programme Round 5
Agreka Build and the Biorenewables Development Centre have been awarded £111K in funding under the prestigious Royce’s Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP) Round 5. This funding award will enable us to develop and apply a bio-based, biodegradable coating for our flagship WHEATEX insulation material, sourced from renewable materials and ensured to meet the high standards required for sustainable, modern construction.

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Aug 42 min read


Agreka Build Partners with Greenest House Initiative
Agreka Build is now an official partner of the Greenest House Initiative, a pioneering project led by Office Ten Architecture, a London-based practice known for its dedication to the quiet power of preservation and renewal. The Greenest House project offers an innovative solution to the UK's housing shortage by upgrading and retrofitting existing terraced homes rather than demolishing them.

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Jul 282 min read


Agreka Build awarded the RTO Catapult Access Grant for Product Testing with BRE
We are excited to announce that Agreka Build has been awarded a £15,000 RTO Catapult Access Grant grant through Innovate UK Business Growth North, enabling us to partner with the Building Research Establishment (BRE) for an in-depth assessment of our flagship straw-based insulation product, WHEATEX®.

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Jul 142 min read


Agreka Build is part of Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Programme – Urban Systems Cohort 3
Agreka Build is one of 10 innovative UK businesses from the Net Zero Living sector beginning their journey in India as part of Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Programme – Urban Systems Cohort 3.

Agreka Build
May 272 min read


Agreka Build Joins Straw-Bale Building UK (SBUK)
We are thrilled to announce that Agreka Build is now an official member of Straw-Bale Building UK (SBUK), a membership organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting the straw building industry across the UK.

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May 81 min read


Agreka Build Wins Big Innovation Pitch Award at Futurebuild 2025!
Agreka Build is thrilled to announce that we have been named the winner of the Big Innovation Pitch Award at Futurebuild 2025!

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Mar 102 min read


Agreka Build is hiring a Full-time Production Lead position!
Agreka Build is seeking a hands-on, inventive, and highly skilled Production Lead to oversee the daily operations of our manufacturing site.

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Feb 272 min read


Agreka Build Joins The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products
Agreka Build is taking a committed step into the sustainable future by joining The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP).

Agreka Build
Feb 272 min read


SFC 500 Showcase: Agreka Build
Tune in as SFC's Chief Commercial Officer Jason Druker interviews co-founder Antoinette on Agreka Build’s journey so far and early successes

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Feb 111 min read


Agreka Build is exhibiting at Futurebuild 2025!Â
Join us from 04 - 06 March 2025 at Excel, London to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and positive impact on the built environment.

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Dec 16, 20241 min read


Agreka Build won the Future 50 Award from Central Saint Martins, UAL
We are honoured to announce that Agreka Build has won the Future 50 Award from Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London.

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Dec 9, 20242 min read


Agreka Build Closes £250K SEIS Pre-Seed Funding
Agreka Build has successfully secured £250K in SEIS funding led by key investor SFC Capital, with co-investment from One Planet Capital.

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Nov 19, 20242 min read


Agreka Build Secures Innovate UK Smart Grant!
Agreka Build is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded an Innovate UK Smart Grant!

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Oct 2, 20241 min read


Agreka Build is part of Ascend Program 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Agreka Build is one of 35 businesses selected to join the Ascend Program 2024, funded by the UK Government.

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Aug 5, 20241 min read


Agreka Build is part of UAL's 2024 Creative Business Accelerator!
We are officially part of University of the Arts London's 2024 Creative Business Accelerator, in partnership with Google for Startups!

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Jul 1, 20241 min read


Research collaboration with AMRC - The University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
We're excited to kick off July with an official collaboration with The University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre AMRC

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Jul 1, 20241 min read


We are SEIS and EIS approved!
Agreka Build has been authorised for the SEIS and EIS Advanced Assurance Scheme by HMRC.

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Jun 18, 20241 min read
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