The Construction Startup Competition<\/a> 2025 has just revealed its 13 winners, representing the next generation of construction technology innovators from around the globe. Organized by industry heavyweights, including Cemex Ventures, Caterpillar, Dysruptek by Haskell, Ferrovial, Hilti, Leonard by VINCI, NOVA by Saint-Gobain, Trimble, and Zacua Ventures, the competition continues to be a leading force in identifying the most promising ConTech and CleanTech solutions.<\/p>\n This ninth edition attracted 563 applications from 54 countries, the second-highest in the competition\u2019s history. Startups competed in four thematic areas critical to transforming the built environment:<\/p>\n Here are the selected champions of the 2025 competition:<\/p>\n I\u2019m especially happy to see Hyperion Robotics<\/a> from Finland among the winners. I did a podcast interview<\/a> with Fernando De los Rios<\/strong>, CEO and co-founder of the startup.<\/p>\n Eight of the winners will pitch live at the Trimble Dimensions User Conference in Las Vegas on November 11, where they will compete for gold, silver, and bronze recognition and cash prizes.<\/p>\n The remaining five will head to Recotech<\/a> in Helsinki on November 18 to participate in a brand-new European Pitch Day, also with a cash prize up for grabs.<\/p>\n Since 2017, the Construction Startup Competition has helped more than 4,100 startups gain visibility, validate their solutions, secure pilots, and attract investment. The 2025 edition continues this legacy by offering winners direct access to some of the industry\u2019s most influential investors and potential partners.<\/p>\n As the AEC sector undergoes digital and sustainable transformation, these startups are taking on a crucial role as innovators. With advancements in AI-driven design, robotics, digital twins, and carbon reduction, the winners of recent competitions showcase how innovation is increasingly integrated throughout the construction value chain.<\/p>\n Source: Cemex Ventures<\/a>, October 21, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n The title image features test 3D concrete prints from Hyperion Robotics (photo: Aarni Heiskanen, November 2022 ).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
The Winning Startups<\/h2>\n
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Global Stage: Two Pitch Opportunities<\/h2>\n
Building the New Construction Rules<\/h2>\n
Join the Movement<\/h2>\n