Construction Startup Competition 2026 APAC Pitch Day Finalists Announced
The Construction Startup Competition 2026 has reached its first major milestone.
Following a record-breaking edition with 798 applications from 62 countries, six innovative startups have been selected to compete at the APAC Pitch Day, taking place on September 2, 2026, during the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) in Singapore.
As the competition celebrates its 10th edition, the APAC Pitch Day marks the beginning of a global journey that will bring together the world’s most promising ConTech startups with leading investors, construction companies, and industry decision-makers.
A Record Year for Construction Innovation
The 2026 edition has already become the most competitive in the history of the Construction Startup Competition.
This year’s figures reflect the accelerating pace of innovation across the built environment:
- 798 startup applications
- 62 countries represented
- 40% year-over-year growth
- Applications spanning AI, robotics, digital construction, climate technologies, smart infrastructure, manufacturing, and productivity solutions.
The growing participation confirms a clear industry trend: construction is embracing technology faster than ever before, with startups playing a central role in solving some of the sector’s biggest challenges.
Meet the APAC Pitch Day Finalists
After a rigorous evaluation process conducted by industry experts and venture capital partners, the following startups have been selected to present their solutions in Singapore.
Arbel.ai
Leveraging artificial intelligence to improve engineering workflows and accelerate decision-making, Arbel.ai is helping construction professionals work faster and more efficiently through intelligent automation.
Civils.ai
Civils.ai applies AI to civil engineering, enabling infrastructure teams to process complex engineering documentation and technical information more efficiently while reducing manual effort.
ConcreteAI
ConcreteAI is transforming concrete monitoring through advanced AI-powered analytics, helping construction teams optimize quality, performance, and project execution.
Bton.io
Bton.io is digitizing construction workflows through connected technologies that improve collaboration, operational efficiency, and project visibility across the construction lifecycle.
Dig Robotics
Dig Robotics is bringing robotics into construction operations, helping automate repetitive and labor-intensive processes while increasing productivity and precision on-site.
LIGHTYX
LIGHTYX combines laser-guided technologies with digital construction solutions to improve accuracy, streamline execution, and reduce inefficiencies during project delivery.
Why Singapore Matters
The APAC Pitch Day will be held as part of the International Built Environment Week (IBEW), one of Asia-Pacific’s leading events for innovation in the built environment.
Bringing together government agencies, developers, contractors, investors, technology providers, and startups, IBEW provides the perfect stage for emerging companies to showcase breakthrough solutions addressing the industry’s most pressing challenges.
For the selected startups, this represents far more than a pitching competition, it is an opportunity to gain international visibility, connect with strategic partners, and accelerate commercial growth across the region.
Powered by an Industry-Wide Innovation Ecosystem
The Construction Startup Competition has become one of the construction industry’s leading global startup initiatives thanks to the collaboration between major corporate innovators and venture capital partners committed to accelerating construction technology adoption.
The 2026 APAC Pitch Day is supported by:
- Building and Construction Authority (Singapore)
- Caterpillar
- Dysruptek by Haskell
- Ferrovial
- Hilti Venture
- Leonard (VINCI Group)
- NOVA by Saint-Gobain
- Trimble
- Zacua Ventures
Together, these organizations continue building bridges between startups and the companies transforming the future of construction.
The Journey Continues
Singapore is only the beginning.
The APAC Pitch Day represents the first stop in the global Construction Startup Competition 2026 journey, where outstanding startups will have the opportunity to demonstrate how technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, digital engineering, and advanced construction systems are reshaping the built environment.
With unprecedented participation and an exceptional level of innovation, the 10th edition reinforces one clear message:
The future of construction is already being built—and its next chapter starts in Singapore.
