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.

Located in the Outdoor Exhibits, the Start-Up Zone features the freshest and most groundbreaking start-up businesses within the residential construction industry. It offers a peek into the future, with the potential to revolutionize the way you do business.

Each revolutionary company has a product or service less than 3 years old and is hand-selected to illustrate how they're transforming the industry.

Special Presentation

The Start-Up Pitch: Meet 10 of the Most Promising Start-Ups in Residential Construction at IBS 2027

This one-hour presentation features 10 trailblazing start-ups, each with a groundbreaking product, service or technology. Open to all IBS registered attendees.

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Want to Exhibit in the Start-up zone?

Emerging companies with ground-breaking products and tech are encouraged to apply for the Start-Up Zone.

Each product or service is hand-selected to participate in this exclusive area that’s transforming the industry. Being chosen for the Start-Up Zone is another opportunity for start-ups to participate in the Builders’ Show and gain mass exposure at a reduced rate.

Learn How to Apply for the Start-up Zone

IBS Start-Up Zone Advisory Team

The companies exhibiting in the Start-Up Zone are hand-selected by the 2027 IBS Start-Up Zone Advisory Team.

Meet the Team

IBS 2026 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.

See the Winners

Discover What's Next in Residential Construction

Special Presentation

The Start-Up Pitch: Meet 10 of the Most Promising Start-Ups in Residential Construction at IBS 2027

Want to Exhibit in the Start-up zone?

Emerging companies with ground-breaking products and tech are encouraged to apply for the Start-Up Zone.

IBS Start-Up Zone Advisory Team

IBS 2026 Most Innovative Start-Up Winners

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Start-Up Zone

Discover What's Next in Residential Construction

Special Presentation

The Start-Up Pitch: Meet 10 of the Most Promising Start-Ups in Residential Construction at IBS 2027

Want to Exhibit in the Start-up zone?

Emerging companies with ground-breaking products and tech are encouraged to apply for the Start-Up Zone.

IBS Start-Up Zone Advisory Team

IBS 2026 Most Innovative Start-Up Winners

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