Creative Destruction Lab announces CDL Defence, a global initiative for dual-use technologies
The nine-month program will accelerate dual-use ventures, while educating founders on how to navigate procurement and deployment.
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IronSight: How CDL Mentorship Paved the Path to a Strategic Acquisition
Co-founder Shawn Martens attributes much of IronSight’s trajectory and ultimate acquisition to the formative experiences gained at CDL. His advice to potential CDL applicants is clear: “If you’re a founder needing genuine, actionable accountability and support without bias, CDL is one of the best decisions you’ll make.”
Creative Destruction Lab launches CDL-London to support entrepreneurship in critical minerals, backed by Rio Tinto and hosted by Imperial Business School
CDL-London will be hosted by the Imperial Institute for Deep Tech Entrepreneurship, an Imperial-wide initiative led by the Imperial Business School, working closely with the Imperial Enterprise Lab to deliver the program. Rio Tinto, a leading mining and materials company, is the founding partner of CDL-London, enabling an expansion of the CDL Minerals program.
Creative Destruction Lab 2024/25 Graduate Companies
CDL is proud to present the complete list of the 230+ CDL Graduating Ventures from the 2024/25 program year. Congratulations to all!
Driving a Smarter Critical Minerals Future: from Creative Destruction Lab Alumni to Partner, GeologicAI Partners with CDL Minerals
Since graduating from the CDL program, GeologicAI has deepened and expanded its offering to serve six of the world’s top ten mining enterprises. The Company now returns to as a partner in the CDL Minerals stream.
Creative Destruction Lab Launches CDL-Milan in Partnership with Tech Europe Foundation, Bocconi University, and Politecnico di Milano
The new site will host a CDL Advanced Manufacturing program and join the global CDL Space program, positioning Milan as a European engine for science- and technology-based entrepreneurship.
Creative Destruction Lab Graduates Announced Amongst Winners of $100M XPRIZE Carbon Removal Competition
CDL supported ventures recognized as XPRIZE names winners in global competition to scale breakthrough carbon removal technologies.
Alberta Cancer Foundation partners with CDL Cancer to advance oncology innovation
The Alberta Cancer Foundation (ACF) is joining the CDL Cancer program. This partnership brings together a shared commitment to accelerate the development and commercialization of cutting-edge technologies that aim to transform the future of cancer care.
Creative Destruction Lab Expands to Texas at Mays Business School, Focusing on Energy Innovation
CDL-Texas joins the global CDL network, providing founders with access to a world-class mentorship program aimed at scaling early-stage science and technology-based companies in its Energy Stream.
From Farm to Market: Verifying Agricultural Sustainability with ucrop.it
CDL Alumni ucrop.it is transforming agriculture with verified sustainability and blockchain transparency
Torys and Creative Destruction Lab announce partnership to scale high-potential climate and health startups
As the exclusive legal partner for each of these key programs, Torys will provide ventures with one-on-one guidance as they scale.
CIBC forms strategic AI collaboration with Creative Destruction Lab
As a participant in CDL's Putting AI to Work Program, the bank will be a key member of a cohort consisting of leading organizations from various sectors across the Canadian economy, all focused on responsibly integrating AI across their businesses to do more for stakeholders.
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