Start-Up Zone

From cutting-edge apps and smart home tech to breakthrough materials, tools and kitchen and bath innovations, the Start-Up Zone is where the future takes shape.

Glimpse the future with emerging companies launching groundbreaking new products or services in the Start-Up Zone. Each company has been hand-selected to illustrate how they’re transforming the industry.

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IBS Start-Up Zone Advisory Team

The companies exhibiting in the Start-Up Zone have been hand-selected by the 2026 IBS Start-Up Zone Advisory Team.

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IBS 2025 Most Innovative Start-Up Winners

The Most Innovative Start-Ups were voted on during The Start-Up Pitch at the Builders’ Show, where 10 trailblazing start-ups had 4 minutes each to pitch their bold ideas and game-changing solutions. Honors were awarded in two categories: Advisory Team Choice and People’s Choice.

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Start-Up Zone Exhibitors

Stop by to see how these companies illustrate how they’re transforming the industry.

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IBS Start-Up Zone Advisory Team

IBS 2025 Most Innovative Start-Up Winners

Start-Up Zone Exhibitors

IBS Start-Up Zone

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SAMI AI, LLC

FutureLot

Spacial AI

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mash

Algoma

Real Torch

Ouros Materials

Lunul

Virtuo, Inc.

Cala Systems

CleanCo Construction

TurboPermit

Eternalplanet Energy (USA) Inc.

Drafted AI

Clouds Inc.

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Start-Up Zone

Discover What's Next in Residential Construction

IBS Start-Up Zone Advisory Team

IBS 2025 Most Innovative Start-Up Winners

Start-Up Zone Exhibitors

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