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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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3 days ago2 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.

Agreka Build
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.

Agreka Build
Aug 42 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®.

Agreka Build
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.

Agreka Build
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!

Agreka Build
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.

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

Agreka Build
Feb 111 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.

Agreka Build
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!

Agreka Build
Oct 2, 20241 min read
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