Feb 2-4, 2027 Las Vegas
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Start-Up Zone

Discover What's Next in Residential Construction

Attendees explored applications, software, web platforms, smart home technology, new construction materials, tools, kitchen and bath innovations, weatherproofing solutions and accessories in the Start-Up Zone.

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.

Check back for more information on the 2027 Start-Up Zone and participating companies in the fall of 2026.

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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2026 IBS 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

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