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Aug 08, 2023

From seed to success: What is a startup accelerator?

Startup acceleration is a tool for entrepreneurs to gain a competitive advantage in an increasingly competitive and crowded ecosystem. Consider Newton’s first law of motion – “An object in motion remains in motion at constant speed unless acted on by an unbalanced force.” Unless acted upon by an external force (accelerator program), many startups don’t […]

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Jul 12, 2023

2022 Leaplab edition: Pilot outcomes

According to recent data, almost 90% of all startups fail. Why? Because of common mistakes such as targeting the wrong market or conducting insufficient research, along with a lack of expertise, funding, or a proper marketing strategy. To a certain extent, every entrepreneur is the pilot of his/her startup, steering the company to success and […]

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Feb 02, 2023

2022 Leaplab edition: Program status

Is investment the most effective way to support a new startup? 80% of entrepreneurs interviewed in 2022 told CEMEX Ventures “Yes.” However, those same entrepreneurs also deemed it mandatory to receive other means of support, such as mentorship from CEMEX’s network of experts and resources from its open innovation platform. The amount being invested in […]

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Nov 07, 2022

Meet the Leaplab 2022 edition cohort!

As the famous saying goes: “This is one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” –Neil Armstrong.   There comes a time in every startup’s journey when a jump, risk, chance, or #Leap must be made because of the potential benefits it can bring to not just the few, but the many. Every great […]

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Nov 02, 2022

CEMEX LAUNCHES STARTUP ACCELERATOR TO STRENGTHEN ITS OPEN INNOVATION APPROACH

MONTERREY, MEXICO. NOVEMBER 2, 2022 – CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) and CEMEX Ventures, CEMEX’s corporate venture capital and open innovation unit, announced the launch of CEMEX Ventures Leaplab, an intensive acceleration program for innovative startups that address the critical challenges of the construction industry. Leaplab leverages CEMEX’s facilities, expertise, and resources to help promising […]

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