Housing Pitchfest
charlotte, nc | may 19, 2026
Be a Housing Innovation Contender.
Brought to you by the Housing Innovation Alliance in collaboration with Home Technology Ventures, is the premier forum where housing-focused startups and industry leaders connect, share ideas, and explore new business opportunities. This is where innovation meets opportunity — up-and-coming companies have secured strategic advisors, demonstration partners, multimillion-dollar investors, and even acquisitions through the Housing Innovation Alliance platform. Join us to showcase groundbreaking solutions, form partnerships, and accelerate the future of housing.
This year, we’re looking for solutions that impact the following areas of focus:
How do we build more homes to shrink the current deficit?
- construction software
- robotics & automation
- supply chain & talent optimization
- regulatory technology
How do we make housing more attainable?
- reduce financial impediments
- expand access to financial benefits of ownership
- reduce costs of housing (insurance, maintenance, financing, etc)
How do we reduce the impact of housing?
- waste reduction
- reduce resource consumption
- reduce carbon footprint
How do we simplify owning and managing a home?
- home data capture & usage
- connectivity solutions
- home services optimization
- skills training (DIY & pro solutions)
How do we adapt existing homes for new needs?
- aging in place
- climate resiliency
- flexible housing
- multigenerational housing
Get involved!
2025 Pitchfest Overview
Welcome to Pitchfest — the premier stage for housing innovation. The 2025 edition was brought to you by the Housing Innovation Alliance in collaboration with Home Technology Ventures and hosted at PCBC. Watch the video to see what this showcase is all about.
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Let’s chat.
Want to take a deeper dive into the insights of our study, or have an upcoming project you’d like us to consult on? Please fill out the form, and we’ll be in touch.