2026 SBCA Innovation Grant Application

2026 SBCA Innovation Grant

The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) created the SBCA Innovation Grant to foster innovation in the structural building components and framing industry. The grant is awarded to a company or individual with a product, tool, service, machine, or idea that advances the industry.

Grant Benefits:

One 10 x 10 booth at BCMC 2026 (Valued at $3,290)
Up to three (3) full-access exhibit passes (Valued at $1,890)
Publicity Package: Press release announcement of 2026 SBCA Innovation Grant Recipients; Recipient Spotlights leading up to BCMC; Feature in Jan/Feb 2027 SBCA Magazine
Potential to be named SBCA’s People’s Choice Innovator for 2026 (includes publicity)
Total Value: $5,180 + the priceless opportunity to present your innovation to over 2,000 potential customers.

Key Dates:

Application Opens: March 2, 2026
Application Closes: May 15, 2026, at 11:59pm Pacific Time
Grant Recipient(s) Notified: May 31, 2026
People’s Choice Innovator Announced: September 17, 2026 at BCMC in Columbus, OH (September 14-18, 2026)

Name*

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Phone Number*

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Email*

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Company Name*

Company Phone*

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What is the name of your project/product/solution? *

What is innovative about this solution? *

How far along is this project in the development process?*

What is required to further develop this project and bring it to market?*

Please include a pitch deck and any files you would like to include with your submission.*

Please include any videos or links that help explain your concept:*

What is your, or your company's, history with the structural framing industry?*

Upload your company logo. If chosen, your company logo will be used in print and online to promote you.*

Please include your company website link.*

Please provide a brief description (elevator pitch style) of your innovation (max 75 words). *

How do you anticipate using the awarded booth space? Please be specific. *

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Is there anything additional the SBCA Innovation Grant panel should know when considering your project?

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