Start-up Area
Numerous start-ups will be presenting their innovative solutions and ideas in the Start-up Area. Trade visitors and interested companies have the chance to experience the latest developments at first hand - a unique opportunity to discover the future of the industry at first hand.
As a start-up at digitalBAU - network, present, grow!
Start-ups need connections to customers, investors, and partners in order to grow, visibility for their solutions, and the best platform to present themselves authentically.
The Start-up Area at digitalBAU 2026 addresses exactly these needs and creates a unique stage for innovative founders from the construction industry. In close collaboration with our partner, The Builders Tech Club, we offer targeted formats that promote investor connections, expand customer networks, and provide valuable real-world feedback. From pitch sessions to presentations and PR-effective showcases, our start-ups receive extensive visibility among a professional audience of architects, engineers, contractors, and exhibitors.
In addition, the Start-up Area at digitalBAU 2026 facilitates meetings and direct exchanges with potential clients, partners, and mentors. A highlight of the area is the legendary Founders Fight Night, where founders present their ideas in an exciting pitch duel before an expert jury—complete with dynamic feedback rounds, discussions, and the chance for investments or pilot projects.
The Start-up Area combines practical relevance, innovation, and business value: here, young innovations in the construction industry get the stage they need to become market-ready. Join us, expect inspiration, concrete use cases, and valuable connections—and actively help shape the digital future of construction. We look forward to bold ideas, committed founders, and exciting collaborations at digitalBAU 2026.
Start-up Stage - the boxing ring
At the Start-up Stage, the Founders Fight Club offers opportunities for panels and expert talks.
In the expert talks by the start-ups, visitors will learn more about the challenges facing the industry and the innovative solutions offered by the start-ups in the industrial context. Where is progress already being experienced?
In these panel discussions, you will find representatives from exhibiting start-ups and expert speakers engaging in a podium discussion on a specific technical topic. The focus is on explaining how technology is transforming the status quo within the built ecosystem.
In der zielführenden Diskussion über die Gestaltung von Fortschritt in der Branche darf der Austausch nicht fehlen. In der Fishbowl-Runde ist der Übergang zwischen Publikum und Panelisten fließend, denn hier wechseln wir mehrfach die Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern. So entsteht ein wirklich interaktiver Meinungs-Austausch.
Founders Fight Night
A spectacle of innovation and ambition
Are you ready to experience an extraordinary event that embodies power, success, and ambition? Welcome to the Founders Fight Night – a platform where startups compete against each other to advance their businesses.
At the Founders Fight Night, you are not just a visitor, but part of a community witnessing the emergence of innovative ideas and potential collaborations. As a former participant put it: "It's not about how hard you punch. It's about how hard you can get hit and how far you can go."
The expert jury asks tough "Haymaker questions" during the rounds and tries to influence the market. The event concludes with a spectacular finale on March 25, 2026, where a new Built Ecosystem Founders Fight Champion is crowned. No pitch event captivates the audience as much as the Founders Fight Night.
When? March 25, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
Where? Hall 8, Stand 760
Become an exhibitor at digitalBAU!
Present your solutions for the digital future of construction. We will assist you with expert advice for your trade fair participation. Register or contact us for more details on your opportunities as an exhibitor.