Madrid (ES), May 4, 2026 - Construction Startup Competition 2026 is officially open, marking the 10th edition of one of the construction industry’s leading global platforms for startups advancing innovation across the built environment. This year, Cemex Ventures, Caterpillar, Dysruptek by Haskell, Hilti Venture, Leonard by VINCI Group, NOVA by Saint-Gobain, BCA, Trimble and Zacua Ventures once again join forces to identify and support the next wave of high-potential startups transforming the way the world builds. Startups selected for the program will gain access to strategic visibility, valuable industry connections, potential pilot opportunities and exposure to capital partners across a global innovation ecosystem.
This year’s edition introduces five strategic focus areas aligned with the sector’s evolving priorities: Preconstruction Tech, Jobsite Productivity & Building Systems, ClimaTech for the Built World, Smart Manufacturing & Logistics and Smart Buildings & Infrastructure. Through these categories, the Competition aims to spotlight the technologies driving greater efficiency, resilience, sustainability and performance across the construction value chain.
To mark its 10th anniversary, Construction Startup Competition 2026 will conclude with three flagship Pitch Days designed to connect startups with regional innovation hubs and global industry leaders. Finalists will have the opportunity to present their solutions in Singapore, Helsinki and Las Vegas.
“The 10th edition of the Construction Startup Competition reflects both the scale of the opportunity ahead for construction innovation and our continued commitment to the talent shaping its future. For startups, this competition represents far more than visibility; it is a gateway to strategic industry exposure, meaningful connections and tangible opportunities for growth. At Cemex Ventures, we believe the future of construction will be built by bold entrepreneurs, and this platform is one of the ways we help bring that future closer,” said Jesús Ortiz, Head of Cemex Ventures.
As the construction industry continues to evolve, a new generation of ConTech and Cleantech innovators is being called to redefine how the sector designs, builds and operates. Startups from around the world are invited to apply and become part of a global platform built to accelerate the solutions shaping the future of construction.
Official Website for registration: constructionstartupcompetition.tech
About Construction Startup Competition
Since its first edition in 2017, startups from more than 80 countries have participated in the biggest challenge aimed at startups in the construction industry, the Construction Startup Competition. Many startups have gone on to collaborate with the participating companies after applying to the Competition. Given the global outreach of its partners, the 2026 edition expects to see an increase in the number of applications, to identify the most innovative solutions around the world, continue growing the Contech ecosystem and begin agile adoption of applicants’ innovative technologies and business models.
