EMAAR INNOVATION HUB

Challenging all innovators, startups and scale-ups to collaborate on next-generation construction and sustainability solutions.


Emaar is one of the most valuable and admired real estate development companies in the world. With proven skills in properties, shopping, retail, hospitality and entertainment, Emaar is shaping new ways of living. We excel in design, build quality and on-time delivery. 

PropTech and ConTech innovation has never been more important due to the increasingly competitive landscape and regulators' willingness to innovate. That's why we are searching for innovators and startups! 

By organizing challenges, we urge them to scale with sustainable solutions and build the next generation.


Emaar is one of the most valuable and admired real estate development companies in the world. With proven skills in properties, shopping, retail, hospitality and entertainment, Emaar is shaping new ways of living. We excel in design, build quality and on-time delivery. 

PropTech and ConTech innovation has never been more important due to the increasingly competitive landscape and regulators' willingness to innovate. That's why we are searching for innovators and startups! 

By organizing challenges, we urge them to scale with sustainable solutions and build the next generation.

Timeline for upcoming challenges

Challenge Launch

01 September 2022

Challenge Deadline

31 October 2022

Beginning Selection Process

01 November 2022

Conclusion of Selection Process

12 December 2022

Announcement & Invites

12 December 2022

Demo Event in Dubai

25 January 2023

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Previous challenge results

211
Submissions

42
Nationalities

14
Dubai finalists

4
Contract winners

Previous winners

In our previous challenges, ten selected innovative companies were invited to our Demo Day at Emaar's headquarters in Dubai. For each challenge, our jury selected not one but two winners. 

These startups were awarded a pilot contract with Emaar, an incredible chance to scale up their business! Aside from a great learning experience, the other finalists gained access to a global network in construction, and their trip was fully reimbursed.

Are you going to be one of our next winners?

By using self-healing technology, Basilisk makes concrete more durable and sustainable. This leads to a lower CO2 footprint and lower costs.

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Construction Innovations

Ottan Studio uses waste and by-products of the food-industry to create various high quality products such as building materials and furniture.

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Sablono uses data-driven project controls to enhance construction efficiency within supply chains.

Through innovative solar panels on facades, Solarix intends to realize a minimum reduction of 25% in CO2 emissions and create energy neutral buildings.

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Why Participate?

Contract with Emaar

The winning pitches will be offered a feasibility study for pilot implementation

14 Finalists in total

For each challenge 7 finalist will be announced

Pitch event in Dubai

Finalists will get a free ticket to Dubai to pitch


Need Support? 

Get in touch!

Do you want to know more about open or upcoming challenges, or do you want to get in touch? Call us at +31628615727 or email wouter@contechproptech.nl.

Wouter Truffino - Founder Global PropTech



Need Support? 

Get in touch!

Do you want to know more about open or upcoming challenges, or do you want to get in touch? Call us at +31628615727 or email wouter@contechproptech.nl.

Wouter Truffino - Founder Global PropTech


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