Civils.ai wins APAC Pitch Day at Construction Startup Competition
Civils.ai has been crowned Gold Winner of the inaugural APAC Pitch Day of the Construction Startup Competition. The competition highlights Singapore's growing role in ConTech innovation.
Civils.ai has been crowned Gold Winner of the inaugural APAC Pitch Day of the Construction Startup Competition (CSC), selected by a jury of global Built Environment (BE) leaders. The competition, now in its 10th edition, is widely regarded as the most prestigious global contest in the Construction Technology (ConTech) space. The event took place at the ConTech Summit during the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2026. Civils.ai, an AI co-pilot for civil engineers, was selected as the Gold Winner, earning a 10,000 Euro cash prize and entry to the CSC's top 30.
The CSC's expansion into APAC comes at a significant juncture, with global ConTech investments reaching USD 6.57 billion in 2025. The APAC region accounts for nearly 20% of this investment, showing its growing importance in the ConTech ecosystem. The competition saw a 40% increase in applications from 2025, with nearly 800 submissions from 64 countries. This year's five APAC Track winners represent cutting-edge construction technology innovation across the region, covering areas like artificial intelligence, digital workflows, and advanced construction analytics.
The competition aims to spotlight technologies driving greater efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across the construction value chain. By connecting inventors with builders and investors, Singapore is positioning itself as a regional hub for ConTech innovation, supporting startups in their journey to commercial scale.
Key facts
- Civils.ai won the inaugural APAC Pitch Day of the Construction Startup Competition (CSC) in 2026.
- The CSC is now in its 10th edition and is the most prestigious global contest in the Construction Technology (ConTech) space.
- Global ConTech investments reached USD 6.57 billion in 2025, with the APAC region accounting for nearly 20% of this investment.
- The CSC saw a 40% increase in applications from 2025, with nearly 800 submissions from 64 countries.
- The five APAC Track winners represent cutting-edge construction technology innovation across the region.
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Winner of the inaugural Asia Pacific edition of the worldâs largest competition for construction start-ups
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