Agreka Build and Biorenewables Development Centre Awarded £111K in Royce's Industrial Collaboration Programme Round 5

We are excited to announce that Agreka Build and the Biorenewables Development Centre have been awarded £111K in funding under the prestigious Royce’s Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP) Round 5! 🏆

The Royce's ICP is an initiative designed to encourage collaboration between academia and industry, supporting projects that bring innovative technologies to market. Its primary objectives include:

• Supporting industry-academic collaborations

• Helping industry solve critical challenges and promote UK growth

  
  

Project Overview

This funding award will enable us to develop and apply a bio-based, biodegradable coating for our flagship WHEATEX insulation material, starting October 2025. This innovative coating will enhance both fire retardancy and water resistance without compromising the material’s circular, low-carbon credentials.

The coating will be sourced from renewable materials and will undergo rigorous testing for compatibility with WHEATEX boards, ensuring it meets the high standards required for sustainable, modern construction. This collaboration aligns perfectly with Agreka Build’s mission to create green, sustainable building materials that help drive the transition to a net-zero future.

The development of this new bio-based coating is a crucial step towards enhancing the performance of WHEATEX, ensuring that it meets the evolving demands of the construction industry while contributing to a sustainable future. We’re excited to see how this innovation will make a positive impact on building practices worldwide.

Special Thank You

A sincere thank you to our R&D Lead, Dr. Ha Phan, for leading this groundbreaking project, and to the Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials and Royce’s Industrial Collaboration Programme for supporting this initiative. We would also like to express our gratitude to the Biorenewables Development Centre team, including Helen Shiels, Deborah Rathbone, Mark Corbett, and Andrew Danby, for partnering with us to bring this vision to life.

We look forward to sharing updates as we move forward with this exciting project and continue to advance the impact of WHEATEX in the construction industry.

To follow our journey, check out our LinkedIn, subscribe to our newsletter or contact us to discuss collaboration opportunities at contact@agrekabuild.co.uk. Thank you for reading!