In 2013, there is an increasing need for an entrepreneurial structure to respond quickly and flexibly to the inquiries and demands of the industry, particularly the construction industry, when it comes to the use of innovative carbon reinforced concrete. Particularly within academic circles at the TU Dresden and the active carbon reinforced concrete industry network, serious consideration is given to establishing a company.

At the end of 2014, CARBOCON GmbH is founded by the three founding partners: Prof. Manfred Curbach as the creative mind and developer of carbon concrete, Prof. Klaus Raps as board member and experienced construction industry professional, and Ulrich Assmann as representative of TUDAG, which supports and promotes start-ups emerging from the Dresden University of Technology with administrative and financial services.

At the beginning of 2015, CARBOCON accepts its first orders in the field of planning and testing support for R&D projects. Value creation is primarily achieved through a guiding and project management role and the integration of external partners and resources.

In mid-2017, the corporate structure is radically strengthened and adapted in order to meet the steadily increasing demand and interest in carbon reinforced concrete. CARBOCON is increasingly moving from the start-up phase into a growth phase. During this phase, the management is expanded and rearranged into a dual leadership with Dr Manuel Hentschel and Matthias Tietze.

The restructuring process is characterised on the one hand by the establishment of professional project management, resulting in greater project diversity and expertise. On the other hand, general business processes are introduced in close connection with the TUDAG infrastructure to ensure entrepreneurial growth.

In 2018, personnel capacities are expanded, and important knowledge conveyors and experts from TU Dresden are brought into CARBOCON. ESF funding via the SAB of the Free State of Saxony makes it possible to integrate personnel into the company specifically for the knowledge transfer process. With the establishment of its own format for the transfer of ideas within the framework of an innovation workshop, even better and more targeted product developments can be systematically promoted as a basis for use in construction practice.

The company continues to grow in 2019. Alexander Schumann joins the management board. The corporate strategy is continuously advanced, so that the field of planning and consulting services can be established, catering to a broad spectrum of customers and projects. The company also develops its own products, which are transferred from the TUD environment to industry.