Catalyzing innovation in housing affordability

Ivory Innovations is dedicated to catalyzing innovative solutions in housing affordability. We work with entrepreneurs, students, policymakers, and practitioners to source, support, and scale the most compelling housing solutions. In Utah, we put innovation into practice through the development of hundreds of affordable housing units each year.

Who we serve

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs

We source, evaluate, and support innovations in housing affordability through the Ivory Prize. Bridging research, capital, and implementation, we also deploy cutting-edge solutions in our own affordable housing developments in Utah through Fieldworks.

Our Impact

Ivory Innovations advances housing affordability by identifying promising solutions and supporting the people and organizations behind them. Our work bridges national thought leadership with real-world implementation in Utah and beyond.

$380m+

committed to new affordable housing in Utah

172

Ivory Prize Portfolio companies

1,100+

housing solutions evaluated

1,500+

affordable units in progress

23

portfolio organizations granted pro bono support

1,500+

students engaged in Hack-A-House

24

sponsored intern placements

130

colleges and universities represented among Hack-A-House participants

Ivory Innovations
David Eccles School of Business

Students: Start here.

Build, pitch, research, and support new ideas that can make housing more affordable.