Ivory Innovations Unveils Top 25 Finalists for 2024 Housing Affordability Prize


In a significant stride towards addressing the housing affordability crisis, Ivory Innovations, in collaboration with the University of Utah’s Ivory Boyer Real Estate Center, has announced the Top 25 Finalists for the 2024 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. These finalists represent a diverse array of innovative approaches poised to tackle the critical challenges of housing in the United States.
Abby Ivory, President of Ivory Innovations, emphasized the record participation in this year’s competition, noting the growing number of innovators dedicated to increasing housing affordability. “We are passionate about increasing the impact and scale of new ideas with the potential to improve the housing ecosystem,” she stated. The finalists, now part of Ivory Innovations’ network of innovators, gain access to valuable resources, including student internships and pro bono consulting services.

Innovative Approaches Across Sectors


The finalists’ projects span three key categories: Construction & Design, Finance, and Policy & Regulatory Reform.
  • Construction & Design: Companies like Apis Cor, known for mobile 3D printing solutions, and Villa, focusing on prefab homes, are at the forefront of revolutionizing housing design and construction technology.
  • Finance: Organizations such as Foyer provide financial pathways for first-time homebuyers, while Home Lending Pal utilizes AI to streamline mortgage assistance program eligibility.
  • Policy & Regulatory Reform: Pioneering projects from municipal and community organizations, such as the City of Detroit’s Land Value Tax Plan, bring innovative changes to policy landscapes to enhance housing access and affordability.

The Ivory Prize, operational since 2018, is renowned for spotlighting transformative and sustainable solutions aimed at reshaping the landscape of housing affordability. This year’s finalists join a comprehensive overview of more than 500 promising housing organizations across the country, as documented in the Ivory Innovations Housing Innovation Database.

Looking Forward


The announcement of the 2024 Top 10 Ivory Prize Finalists is slated for April, with the final winners to be revealed on May 16. For more information on these innovative solutions and to follow the upcoming announcements, visit Ivory Innovations.

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