Startup Pavilion at new Business & Innovation Hub opens for applications
The Startup Pavilion will provide a dedicated space for startups with solutions already deployed and scalable, advancing affordability, sustainability and climate resilience across the housing and urban ecosystem.
Applications are open to companies working on:
Affordable housing solutions
Planning and design innovations
Eco-friendly construction materials and methods
Proptech, digital tools and AI-enabled systems
Energy-efficient and smart building solutions
Urban services including water, renewable energy, waste management and sustainable mobility
Selected participants will receive a free, standardized exhibition pod within the Hub, ensuring high visibility and direct engagement with city leaders, public authorities, corporations, investors and practitioners attending WUF13.
The Startup Pavilion forms part of the Business & Innovation Hub, which is designed to move the conversation from ideas to implementation by bringing together startups, companies, business associations and delivery partners to shape the future of adequate housing and sustainable urban development.
Positioned at the heart of the Urban Expo, the Hub will showcase market-ready solutions across the housing and urban value chain – from planning and design to construction, digital integration, energy systems and urban services – focusing on what works, what scales and what delivers.
Alongside the Startup Pavilion, the Hub will host a curated programme of interactive discussions on the Business & Innovation Stage under the banner “Urban Value Chain in Action.” Each session will spotlight concrete delivery models and operational approaches addressing different stages of the urban value chain, focusing on real projects, measurable impact and partnerships that help reduce fragmentation and cost, improve sustainability and strengthen long-term performance.
Applications for the Startup Pavilion are open until 10 April 2026 using this link. For full details, please consult the Terms and Guidelines. The full programme of the Business & Innovation Stage will be announced soon.