Ivory Innovations

We’re excited to announce that Holz House Hackers from UC Berkley took home the grand prize for this year’s Hack-A-House competition!🏠 This talented team presented a solution at the Ivory Prize Housing Affordability Summit, to address the demand-supply gap in mass timber housing. Through detailed research and a forward-thinking approach, they showcased a promising strategy to make sustainable, affordable housing a reality.💡 Congratulations to Holz House Hackers for their well-deserved win!✨ Read more about Holz House Hackers Solution: https://lnkd.in/gNXgiDhd

💡 Ivory Prize Portfolio Benefits! 💡 At Ivory Innovations, our mission is to catalyze innovation in housing affordability. We are committed to tackling the challenges in housing affordability and seek to empower others to make a difference by joining the Ivory Prize Portfolio. Besides the grand prize, here are some benefits of becoming a part of the portfolio: Pro-Bono Research Projects: Joining the Ivory Prize Portfolio will grant you access to strategic research support from Ivory Innovations to scale your solutions and drive impact on housing affordability. Check out some of our projects here: https://lnkd.in/gyEEkgwF Exclusive Access to Events: Join our industry gatherings where we bring the top minds in housing innovation to collaborate and discuss solutions to housing affordability. Last week, the most recent Ivory Prize Top 10 finalists and winners shared their innovations at the Housing Affordability Summit at Harvard's Graduate School of Design. To view the webinar recording, visit: https://lnkd.in/gJ_pqJsW Student Intern Network: Engage with our talented Student Associates, who support the Ivory Prize throughout the year and work to provide portfolio company support as summer interns. Apply for the Ivory Prize by December 6th and help us drive change in housing affordability! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gH2kZnZU

We are excited to highlight Katelyn Johnston and her journey as a Marketing and Operations Intern with Roam, a New York City-based startup tackling the housing affordability crisis through assumable mortgages. Katelyn is a senior at the University of Utah and a returning Senior Associate at Ivory Innovations. This summer she had the opportunity to design marketing collateral, manage real estate agent requests, and support broker outreach efforts. Her experience provided a unique perspective on the hard work required to establish a brand in its first year, as well as the importance of adaptability and teamwork in a startup environment. Reflecting on her internship at Roam, Katelyn says, "This summer was a success, and I learned skills I will apply for the rest of my career." We are proud of Katelyn’s commitment to housing affordability and look forward to seeing her continued impact this coming year! Read more about Katelyn's experience: https://lnkd.in/dQJyExx2

Innovation has the power to change how we build, finance, and expand access to affordable housing, for homebuyers and renters alike. A new report, in partnership with Enterprise Community Partners, Wells Fargo Foundation, and Terner Labs, explores how local governments can create environments that support housing innovation, enable new solutions to flourish, and help solve the nation’s housing supply shortage. The report features 9 case studies drawn from innovations supported by each of our programs: the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge, the Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability, and the Housing Venture Lab. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gVYHSV8x

🚨Today is the Day!🚨 The 2024 Ivory Prize Housing Innovation Summit is being held TODAY! This is your chance to hear directly from entrepreneurs, policymakers, public sector innovators, researchers, and industry leaders on their take on disruptive innovation. The most recent Ivory Prize Top 10 finalists and winners will also share their innovations for the future of housing in areas of construction and design, policy and regulatory reform, and finance. You don’t want to miss the chance to attend! Join us on our LIVESTREAM to attend the event! 📅 Today 🕘 12:30 pm EST 🔗https://lnkd.in/dHnP2ryS

Congratulations to The Yellow Elephant, the 2024 Hack-A-House People’s Choice Winner !🌟

We are proud to feature Andrés Esparza’s time as a Procurement Intern with Onx Homes, a cutting-edge startup transforming the home-building industry! A recent graduate from the University of Utah and former Ivory Innovations Student Associate, Andrés took on diverse roles, from sourcing materials and working with equipment vendors to researching new CRM systems and contributing to marketing team presentations. At Onx, Andrés played a part in their innovative 'X+Construction' techniques, which use precast components and advanced technology to build homes efficiently and sustainably to withstand severe weather conditions. Through this experience, Andrés shares, "I learned so much from Onx and am more confident moving forward in my professional career because of this internship." Read the full story here:https://lnkd.in/geZbqcSu

We are excited for the 2024 Ivory Prize Summit, happening on October 25th at Harvard University! This year’s summit will showcase groundbreaking innovations in the housing industry, featuring the most recent Ivory Prize Top 10 finalists and winners who are pushing the boundaries of affordability and accessibility. Don’t miss the chance to hear directly from those who are shaping the future of housing. Register or learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/gxSX_Tcu

Congratulations to Terner Labs for this exciting announcement! We'd also like to give a special shout-out to the '24 Ivory Prize winner, Villa, for being selected for this inaugural cohort. We'll be watching out for the exciting housing innovation bound to be coming out of the Builders Lab.

Housing Navigator Massachusetts, Inc, an Ivory Prize Top 10 finalist, is seeking a new Executive Director. Housing Navigator modernizes access to affordable housing through tech innovation. Learn more about this impactful opportunity below: