Funding provided via the DBU Green Startup-Förderung (~170000 EUR). Project aims to create a prototypical real-time monitoring system to increase quality and quantity of recycled aggregates; cooperation partner: Heinrich Feeß GmbH.
About Optocycle
Optocycle develops an AI-based optical sensor system for real-time monitoring and automated classification of construction waste to enable high-quality recycling of aggregate materials and increase the share of secondary raw materials in concrete production.
Tübingen, Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of funding round did Optocycle raise?
Optocycle raised a grant round.
How much did Optocycle raise in its grant?
Optocycle raised $170,000 EUR in its grant.
When did Optocycle raise its grant?
Optocycle raised its grant on 2026-02-20.
Who invested in Optocycle's grant?
The investors in Optocycle's grant are: Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU).
What type of investment was Optocycle's grant?
Optocycle's grant was a equity investment.
How will Optocycle use the funds from its grant?
Optocycle plans to use the funds for: Develop and build prototype for AI-based real-time monitoring of recycled aggregates, Automate and scale the classification system for construction waste, Integrate optical sensorics and AI into a reproducible, installable system for existing processing plants.