Breakthroughs in automated micro-factories, unique private-sector funding for permanently affordable homeownership and statewide legislation expanding housing access for essential workers all given $100,000 to continue combating housing crisis

SALT LAKE CITY — Ivory Innovations, a nonprofit that operates as an applied academic institution at the University of Utah's David Eccles...

Each year, the Ivory Prize recognizes the most promising innovations in housing affordability. Our nomination pool provides a snapshot of the most promising, ambitious innovations from across the housing industry. While our recently announced Top 25 finalists are standouts in their respective niches, with over 230 nominees in 2025, our broader nomination pool reflects a more complete snapshot of the housing innovation landscape. Our vantage point allows us to identify not onl

As the new Presidential Administration settles into Washington, DC, many are asking: what comes next? A critical topic is examining and improving the landscape of “small-dollar mortgages.” A recent opinion piece in The New York Times explains that small-dollar mortgages—generally loans under $100,000—make up a significant portion of the housing market but remain underserved by traditional mortgage lenders. In fact, a substantial percentage of homes in certain areas fall with

Today, Ivory Innovations announced its top 25 finalists for its annual Ivory Prize.

Newswise — Ivory Innovations is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability.

The Salt Lake Tribune covered how the 2023 Ivory Prize organizations are impacting affordability.