TDB Signs Agreement with Material Innovation Startup Carbon Craft for Eco-Friendly Wall Claddings

To promote sustainable industrial growth and circular economy practices, the Technology Development Board has signed an agreement with Mumbai-based startup Carbon Craft Design for financial assistance to support the commercialisation of eco-friendly, ultra-low-carbon-footprint wall claddings.

The Technology Development Board (TDB), which operates under the Indian government’s Department of Science and Technology, plays a proactive role by encouraging enterprises to adopt technology-oriented products.

TDB agreement with Carbon Craft for the project, titled “Commercialisation of the Eco-friendly Ultra Low Carbon Footprint Wall Claddings”, entails the establishment of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for geopolymer-based tiles developed using indigenous technology.

Founded in 2019 by Tejas Sidnal, Carbon Craft is a design and material innovation startup focused on developing ultra-low-carbon, circular-economy-based building materials utilising construction and demolition waste.

The company’s proprietary technology enables the permanent sequestration of industrial byproducts into value-added products such as tiles, aggregates, and bricks.

The proposed geopolymer wall claddings are sustainable, high-performance tiles manufactured from recycled quartz waste and multi-grade quartz sand, using specialised processing and blending techniques that eliminate the need for energy-intensive kiln firing.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB, stated, “The transition to sustainable construction materials is critical for achieving India’s climate goals and net-zero ambitions.”

Mr Rajesh added, “By supporting innovative startups like Carbon Craft, TDB is enabling the commercialisation of indigenous technologies that reduce carbon footprint, promote waste valorisation, and strengthen India’s green manufacturing ecosystem.”

Founders of Carbon Craft Design Pvt. Ltd. expressed gratitude for TDB’s support and noted that the assistance would accelerate the scale-up of manufacturing capabilities and expand market access for sustainable building materials.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to advancing low-carbon construction solutions aligned with the principles of the circular economy and Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).

The project is expected to contribute to import substitution in specialised architectural cladding materials, reduce industrial waste, and promote environmentally responsible construction practices across the country, reinforcing India’s vision of sustainable and self-reliant growth.