Innovation Incubator
We harness collective experience and resources to uncover, guide, and accelerate digital infrastructure innovation for startups
About the Incubator
Who is it for
Are you an entrepreneur with a growing business or an innovative startup? We’re excited to announce that applications for our Incubator Program are now open! If you’re looking for support to take your venture to the next level, we want to hear from you.
What they gain
We are creating a platform to turn ideas into reality, aligned with the Sustainability Framework and in collaboration with the Climate Accord. Supporting innovators at every stage—from start-ups to established businesses—we aim to deliver real value to the industry by driving progress toward sustainability goals.Â
How it works
This platform helps innovative and sustainable projects find their place, tackles problem areas hindered by conventions or funding gaps, and fosters radical collaboration. Connect with peers, brainstorm ideas, and develop tailored solutions to meet the industry’s evolving challenges.
Mentors
Supported by a network of expert mentors who help guide and accelerate participating startups.
Current Startups + Spotlights
"It embodies everything the innovation we are implementing in our startup"
Maximilian Weidl
CEO
Clear Decisions
"It embodies everything the innovation we are implementing in our startup"
George Hancock
Co-Founder
Octaipipe
"It embodies everything the innovation we are implementing in our startup"
Matt Stroud
CEO
Icebox
"It embodies everything the innovation we are implementing in our startup"
George Hancock
Co-Founder
Octaipipe
"It embodies everything the innovation we are implementing in our startup"
Matt Stroud
CEO
Icebox
Dragons Den
Dragons’ Den meets Shark Tank… iMasons-style! At Datacloud Cannes, innovation took center stage during our 10x Innovation Prize Pitch, where three startups competed in a high-stakes showdown judged by four industry powerhouses.
The Format
Members of our iMasons community became investors for the day, casting their support through digital coins and deciding who would walk away with the win.
2025 Startups
2025 Dragons
Dean Nelson, Founder, Infrastructure Masons and Cato Digital
Princina Stone, Lead, Regulatory Management, Google
Dr. Julie M. Albright, Lecturer, University of Southern California, and acclaimed tech author
Jonathan Freegard, Sr. Solutions Director, Wesco
And the crowd-favorite? OctaiPipe took the prize! Their edge-AI platform won the hearts and investments of our member community.
Huge thanks to our sponsor Wesco Anixter, and to everyone who joined us for this energetic, idea-fueled moment. The passion for digital infrastructure innovation is real and growing.
Watch the winning presentation below:
How to Get Involved
Connect with like minded individuals
Past work with participants
Dalton Flory
The Innovation Committee embodies the spirit of Infrastructure Masons: "Connect, Grow, Give Back." Our mission for 2025 is clear—"Every Innovation is Realized."
Anna Bernas-Kelly
The Innovation Committee embodies the spirit of Infrastructure Masons: "Connect, Grow, Give Back." Our mission for 2025 is clear—"Every Innovation is Realized."
Jason Carter
The Innovation Committee embodies the spirit of Infrastructure Masons: "Connect, Grow, Give Back." Our mission for 2025 is clear—"Every Innovation is Realized."
Melanie Holguin
The Innovation Committee embodies the spirit of Infrastructure Masons: "Connect, Grow, Give Back." Our mission for 2025 is clear—"Every Innovation is Realized."