**Executive Summary**
The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology, has signed an agreement with Carbon Craft Design Pvt. Ltd. to provide financial assistance for the commercialization of eco-friendly, ultra-low carbon footprint wall claddings. The project aims to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for geopolymer-based tiles, utilizing indigenous technology. The announcement was posted on February 26, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Overview**
* The project involves the "Commercialization of the Eco-friendly Ultra Low Carbon Footprint Wall Claddings."
* It aims to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for geopolymer-based tiles.
* The tiles are developed using indigenous technology.
* **CarbonCraft Design Pvt. Ltd.**
* Company is a design and material innovation startup.
* Focused on developing ultra-low carbon, circular economy-based building materials from construction and demolition waste.
* Proprietary technology enables the sequestration of industrial byproducts into value-added products.
* **Geopolymer Wall Claddings**
* Sustainable, high-performance tiles.
* Manufactured using recycled quartz waste and multi-grade quartz sand through specialized processing and blending techniques.
* Eliminate the need for energy-intensive kiln firing.
* **Benefits and Alignment**
* Aligned with India's climate goals and net-zero ambitions.
* Reduces carbon footprint.
* Promotes waste valorization.
* Strengthens India's green manufacturing ecosystem.
* Contributes to import substitution in specialized architectural cladding materials.
* Promotes environmentally responsible construction practices.
* Reinforces India's vision of sustainable and self-reliant growth.
* Aligned with the principles of circular economy and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Carbon Craft Design Pvt. Ltd.**
* **Impact:** Receives financial assistance to scale up manufacturing capabilities and expand market access for sustainable building materials.
* **Action Required:** Continue advancing low-carbon construction solutions.
**Stakeholder: The Government of India (specifically Department of Science & Technology/ TDB)**
* **Impact:** Furthers commitment to sustainable industrial growth, circular economy practices, and climate goals. Enhances India's green manufacturing ecosystem.
* **Action Required:** Continue supporting innovative startups and technologies that align with sustainable development goals.
**Stakeholder: Construction Industry**
* **Impact:** Access to eco-friendly, ultra-low carbon footprint wall claddings. Potential for import substitution in specialized architectural cladding materials.
* **Action Required:** Adopt sustainable construction materials and practices, including the use of geopolymer-based tiles.
Key Entities Referenced
Technology Development Board (TDB): Provides financial assistance for commercialization of eco-friendly technologies.
Department of Science & Technology: Signed agreement with Carbon Craft Design through the TDB.
Carbon Craft Design Pvt. Ltd.: Receives financial assistance from TDB for commercializing ultra-low carbon wall claddings.
Ministry of Science & Technology: Parent ministry for the Department of Science & Technology.
Commercialization of the Eco-friendly Ultra Low Carbon Footprint Wall Claddings: Project involving establishing manufacturing for geopolymer-based tiles.
Ministry of Science & Technology
“TDB-DST supports Carbon Craft Design Pvt.
Ltd. for Commercialization of Eco-Friendly Ultra-
Low Carbon Wall Claddings”
Posted On: 26 FEB 2026 11:50AM by PIB Delhi
In line with the Government of India’s commitment to promoting sustainable industrial growth and circular
economy practices, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology, has
signed an agreement with Carbon Craft Design Pvt. Ltd. for financial assistance to support the
commercialization of eco-friendly, ultra-low carbon footprint wall claddings.
The project, titled “Commercialization 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.
CarbonCraft is a design and material innovation startup focused on developing ultra-low carbon, circular
economy-based building materials utilizing 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 using recycled quartz waste and multi-grade quartz sand through specialized processing
and blending techniques, eliminating the need for energy-intensive kiln firing.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB, stated, “The transition to
sustainable construction materials is critical for achieving India’s climate goals and net-zero ambitions. By
supporting innovative startups like Carbon Craft, TDB is enabling the commercialization 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 circular economy and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
The project is expected to contribute to import substitution in specialized 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.*****
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