REAL ESTATE INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2026
A month-long innovation journey connecting students, academia, industry, government and startups to solve real-world challenges in real estate, infrastructure, construction technologies, smart cities, sustainability and urban development.
Solve Real Problems. Build Real Solutions.
Amplinxt Foundation Real Estate Innovation Challenge 2026 is a month-long innovation journey connecting students, academia, industry, government and startups.
Participants work on real-world challenges from real estate, infrastructure, construction technologies, smart cities, sustainability and urban development.
Where Ideas Meet Real-World Challenges.
Real Estate
Infrastructure
Construction Technologies
Smart Cities
Sustainability & Urban Development
More Than a Hackathon.
This is different from traditional 24–48 hour hackathons. The journey is designed around continuous engagement, mentoring, industry interaction, solution development and final presentations.
24–48 Hours
Teams work within a short intensive period to develop and present their solutions.
A Month-Long Journey
Continuous engagement through mentoring, industry interaction, solution development and final presentations before sector leaders.
From Problem to Impact.
The challenge follows six structured phases designed to take participants from team formation to presenting solutions before sector leaders.
Registration & Team Formation
Participants register and form teams for the challenge.
Problem Statement Launch
Real-world challenge statements are introduced to participating teams.
Industry Masterclasses
Participants gain insights through industry-led learning and masterclasses.
Mentorship & Solution Development
Teams receive mentorship and develop their solutions around the identified problems.
Evaluation
Developed solutions move through an evaluation process.
Grand Finale & Awards
Finalists showcase their innovations before government departments, developers, infrastructure companies, startups, investors, technology providers and academic institutions.
What Students Walk Away With.
Real-World Problem Solving
Work on challenges connected to real industry needs.
Industry Mentorship
Learn through interaction with industry professionals.
Industry Networking
Connect with builders, developers and investors.
Startup Exposure
Gain exposure to startups and the innovation ecosystem.
Presentation Skills
Develop the ability to present ideas and solutions.
Recognition
Showcase your innovation before sector stakeholders.
Build a Stronger Innovation Ecosystem.
Student Engagement
Create stronger opportunities for students to engage with real-world innovation.
Industry-Academia Collaboration
Strengthen collaboration between academic institutions and industry.
Innovation Ecosystem
Contribute to the development of an innovation ecosystem.
Conclave Participation
Enable participation in the Real Estate Innovation & Infrastructure Conclave.
Institutional Branding
Create visibility for institutional innovation initiatives.
Outcome-Based Learning
Encourage learning through practical innovation outcomes.
Take Your Solution to the Stage.
The grand finale brings together government departments, developers, infrastructure companies, startups, investors, technology providers and academic institutions.
Finalists showcase their innovations before decision makers, creating an opportunity to bring ideas from the classroom and development journey into the wider built-environment ecosystem.
Before Sector Leaders
Ready to Build the Future?
Bring your ideas, solve real-world challenges and become part of the Real Estate Innovation Challenge 2026.
Register for the Challenge