Construction Startup Competition Grant
In context
This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.
Annual contech startup competition funding construction-technology innovations across green construction, productivity, supply chain, and future of construction verticals. Early-stage startups compete for cash prizes, investment access, and pilot opportunities with leading construction and technology corporates.
About this grant
Cemex Ventures is the Corporate Venture Capital and open innovation unit of Cemex that invests in, accelerates, and partners with innovative, sustainable, and promising companies to drive the construction industry revolution. The Construction Startup Competition 2026 is part of their portfolio of initiatives focused on fostering construction innovation. Cemex Ventures supports the contech (construction technology) ecosystem through various programs including the Leaplab acceleration program (currently in its 3rd edition), identification of top contech startups, and mapping of cleantech construction solutions. The organization operates with a global focus and emphasizes sustainable and responsible investment practices.
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Key requirements
- ✓Startup must compete in one of four verticals: Green Construction, Enhanced Productivity, Construction Supply Chain, or Future of Construction
- ✓Participation in Pitch Day event required to compete for gold, silver, and bronze cash prizes
- ✓Access to capital investment and pilot opportunities with co-hosting corporate partners (Black & Veatch, Dysruptek, Ferrovial, Hilti, Leonard, NOVA, Trimble, Zacua Ventures)
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Construction Startup Competition?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup, sme.
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Sustainable buildings funding covers low-energy new build, deep retrofit, building performance data and healthier indoor environments. Public owners procure design and works through tenders, while grants support innovation and community schemes. Bids are usually judged on measured performance, cost and delivery experience in occupied buildings.
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