Futurebuild Innovation Awards 2026
The Futurebuild Innovation Awards 2026 recognise the most innovative ideas across the construction, real estate and architecture sectors.
The awards were presented in two categories, each highlighting a different type of innovator.
Best Established Company
Yuco (by Nelissen)
In the Best Established Company category, Yuco (by Nelissen) was awarded the prize. Their innovative bricks are produced without the traditional, energy-intensive firing process, resulting in a significantly lower CO₂ impact.
Paulussen Houthandel and Rehau complete the podium with a circular timber façade system and innovative window and door solutions.
Best Start-up
SCOPR
The Best Start-up award goes to SCOPR, which impressed the jury with a digital platform that calculates renovation costs in just one minute. By leveraging data and automation, SCOPR enables faster and more efficient decision-making in the early stages of a project.
Metigla and Pleevi complete the podium with innovative solutions in integrated solar energy and smart energy management, respectively.
Innovation
with impact
The Futurebuild Innovation Awards shine a spotlight on groundbreaking ideas that contribute to a circular, energy-efficient and digital construction sector. From sustainable materials to smart technologies, each entry demonstrates how innovation is shaping the future of building and driving the industry forward.
PUBLIC VOTE
IN THE APP
The public plays an active role in the final decision. Visitors to the event will soon be able to cast their vote via the app for the most innovative solution in each category. This way, the final outcome reflects not only the jury’s assessment, but also the appreciation of the industry itself.
Recognition
from leading experts
An independent jury made up of leading figures from architecture, engineering, research and public policy also plays a key role in selecting the winners of the Futurebuild Innovation Awards, first shortlisting three nominations per category. Their judgement guarantees quality, relevance and impact — a meaningful recognition that continues to resonate long after the event.
INNOVATION IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Every year, the Futurebuild Innovation Awards showcase innovative products, solutions and applications from across the construction and real estate sector. An expert jury evaluates the entries and selects the innovations that deserve extra attention at Futurebuild.
At Futurebuild 2027, we will once again be looking for outstanding innovations from our exhibitors.
Entries for the Futurebuild Innovation Awards 2027 will open soon.
Leading sector jury
An independent jury made up of leading figures from architecture, engineering, research and public policy also plays a key role in selecting the winners of the Futurebuild Innovation Awards, first shortlisting three nominations per category.
Their judgement guarantees quality, relevance and impact — a meaningful recognition that continues to resonate long after the event.
Alexander Mijts – VIBE vzw
Carolin Spirinckx – VITO
Patrick Verdonck – Antea Group
Bart Daneels – FEMA–FEPROMA
Discover these innovations at Futurebuild Belgium 2026
These innovations can be discovered during Futurebuild Belgium. Explore the six nominations at the Innovation Corner and during the award ceremony on Day 2 of the event.
A PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN THE INNOVATION CORNER
A PITCH MOMENT ON STAGE AHEAD OF THE AWARD CEREMONY ON 28 JANUARY 2026
Awards process
A transparent process with quality and visibility at its core.
The entire campaign runs from submission to the award ceremony in January:
1 december 2025 – Deadline inzendingen: Alle dossiers worden beoordeeld door de professionele vakjury.
Begin december – Selectie van genomineerden: De jury selecteert per categorie drie finalisten.
December – Media-aandacht & publieksstemming: De zes genomineerden worden uitgebreid voorgesteld via de website, nieuwsbrief, social media en pers. Tegelijk start de publieksstemming, waar ook bezoekers en professionals hun stem kunnen uitbrengen.
28 januari 2026 – Uitreiking tijdens Futurebuild Belgium: De winnaars worden bekendgemaakt op het podium in Brussels Expo (Paleis 5), in aanwezigheid van de jury, pers en het Futurebuild-publiek.