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From University Research to Global Concolabs: Reflections on Stanford Seed Spark 12 & AEC Innovation

Ishini Saparamadu

Ishini Saparamadu

Concolabs Editor

September 22, 2026
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From University Research to Global Concolabs: Reflections on Stanford Seed Spark 12 & AEC Innovation

Building Concolabs: From Research Roots to Global Scaling

When Concolabs began as an academic research initiative at the University of Moratuwa in 2023, the vision was simple yet ambitious: solve the manual friction points holding back the global construction industry.

"Construction is the world's second-largest industry, yet it remains one of the least digitized. True innovation isn't about replacing human experts—it's about empowering quantity surveyors, project managers, and legal teams with intelligence." — Ishini Saparamadu, CEO

1. The Stanford Seed Spark 12 Milestone

Participating in the prestigious Stanford Seed Spark 12 cohort proved to be a pivotal turning point for Concolabs. The program provided strategic mentorship and framework tools that accelerated our transition from early prototype models to robust enterprise solutions.

2. Scaling Across Sri Lanka, UAE, and Australia

Under the operational leadership of our team, Concolabs has expanded its footprint across three key global markets:

  • Sri Lanka Hub: Core research, engineering, and algorithm design team delivering deep AI model capabilities.
  • UAE & Middle East: Enterprise rollouts tailored for mega-project BOQ preparation and FIDIC contract management.
  • Australia & Oceania: Expanding adoption of digital site measurement and automated takeoff workflows.

3. What Lies Ahead

With products like Quanto 2D, Roboclause, and MeasureonAIR in active deployment, Concolabs continues to push the boundaries of AEC digital transformation. We remain deeply grateful to our mentors, research partners, and early enterprise customers who share our vision.

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