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This is the place to catch up on the progress of the Build the Reef project. The reality is that this is just a glimpse into the work that goes on behind the scenes to get their idea to the real world. Subscribe to our social media channels to get live updates.
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BTR Admin
Mar 30, 2022
We're Back!
Our Advanced Innovation grant was finally awarded in Q4 2021 following delays as a result of the covid-19 pandemic. This allowed us to...


BTR Admin
Jan 31, 2020
Materials Validation Success
Through our partnership with the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), with innovation funding, we have successfully validated the...


BTR Admin
Nov 1, 2019
Presentation for RGU Engineering Masters and Honours Students
Shaanan was invited to speak at the RGU School of Engineering's 'Burn's Residential Course' designed to help prepare the students for...


Build the Reef
Oct 3, 2019
Visit to Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project
Shaanan paid a visit to the ongoing harbour expansion project in Aberdeen, where he received a tour of the site and manufacturing...

Build the Reef
Oct 2, 2019
E-REPS Network Exhibition Stand
Build the Reef attend the 2019 E-REPS Network forum. The E-Reps Network provides environmental solutions to the oil and gas industry....


Build the Reef
Sep 27, 2019
Build the Reef appoints CMO
David Leslie joins the team as CMO to take on responsibility of the public engagement. For more info on David – read his bio here.


Build the Reef
Aug 30, 2019
Lead Marine Consultant Joins team
Rebecca Shaw joins Build the Reef as Lead Marine Consultant to aid with ecological management of the intended sites. For more info on...


Build the Reef
Jul 26, 2019
Field Layout Strategy confirmed using 3D Printed models
To fully understand their logistical strategy, Build the Reef had their latest designs 3D printed so they could demonstrate field layout...


Build the Reef
Jun 28, 2019
Private Investor meeting (London)
Build the Reef are invited to London as guests to a fashion show during London’s fashion week. The invitation was from one of the private...


Build the Reef
May 31, 2019
EU LIFE Conference
Build the Reef attend the EU LIFE conference in Brussels to gain insights to the problems faced within the marine conservation industry....

Build the Reef
Apr 26, 2019
Build the Reef is born
Having completed the course, established a team and successfully gained interest from both angel and private investors, the team begin...


Build the Reef
Mar 29, 2019
Indonesian Crash Course in Business Start-ups - The CoFounders Retreat
With little experience in running a business, Shaanan applied to an entrepreneurship course called the CoFounders Retreat to gain...


Build the Reef
Feb 22, 2019
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) Collaboration
Within a month the company is registered and a connection to Business Gateway, Aberdeen, is established to gain business support for the...


Build the Reef
Jan 25, 2019
Founder takes leap of faith
One year after he started, Shaanan had designed the universal artificial reef system with a clear vision of how he would do his part to...


Build the Reef
Jan 5, 2018
Company vision is born
After growing up in a small fishing town with a grandfather who would take him out to nature reserves as a kid, Shaanan naturally had a...
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