alterBiota

At alterBiota we make the construction industry greener 

alterBiota is a Canadian concrete technologies company providing transformative industry 4.0 solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing performance and quality. With expertise at the intersection of materials science, sustainability and digital technologies, alterBiota helps concrete producers decarbonize operations without compromising quality, cost or constructability.

The company’s core portfolio includes two groundbreaking technologies: ∆C “Delta C,” a carbon negative liquid admixture derived from engineered biochar and digital∆ggregate, a computer vision technology that delivers rapid insights into aggregate size, shape and texture.

Together, these solutions represent a new paradigm in low-carbon construction that integrates nature-based carbon capture with AI and advanced data analytics to improve concrete production at scale.

∆C is a liquid admixture that replaces cement mass with engineered biochar, capturing carbon while improving strength and contributing to long-term durability. It is a drop-in liquid admixture, compatible with conventional mix designs and batching equipment. The company’s proprietary high solids formulation optimizes particle interaction, improving workability and mechanical performance. ∆C has been validated in both lab and field trials, delivering reliable strength, dark color and easily achievable carbon reduction from 10% to 30% across a range of mix types, including curbs, sidewalks, slabs and infrastructure-grade concrete.

digital∆ggregate leverages high-resolution imaging and artificial intelligence to rapidly measure aggregate properties such as gradation, roundness, angularity and flatness. Available as a smartphone app or advanced hardware inline with batching, it reduces the need for labor-intensive sieve tests, while enabling producers to detect variability and adjust mixes on the fly, in real time. The result is more consistent concrete, reduced waste and data-backed quality control. By revealing hidden variation in aggregate sources, digital∆ggregate empowers producers to make better sourcing and mix optimization decisions.

What sets alterBiota apart is its dual commitment to climate impact and practicality. Its team includes scientists, engineers and industry professionals with deep knowledge of concrete, process engineering, AI, carbon markets and construction. They collaborate closely with producers, ready-mix suppliers and researchers to ensure our technologies integrate seamlessly into existing operations and deliver measurable value, both environmentally and economically.

From decarbonizing everyday concrete to enabling data-driven decision-making in materials production, alterBiota is shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure. Whether you’re piloting low-carbon mixes, modernizing your quality control systems or exploring new climate-aligned business models, alterBiota provides the tools and expertise to make it happen.

With proven technologies, real-world results and a mission to accelerate climate action, alterBiota is your partner in building a lower-carbon, higher-performance concrete industry.

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