Background
CBRE invites you to join us for our 2026 Innovation Challenge.
The future of supply chain starts with innovation and our program is a critical part of CBRE staying relevant, agile and adaptable in the ever-changing landscape of FM.
Take this opportunity to build your business through innovation and collaboration with CBRE.
Challenge
This is a unique opportunity to gain access to and get in front of a high number of CBRE representatives from across the business, to increase awareness and exposure of your business. All areas of business are actively looking for new innovative services and suppliers, so we recommend you use this platform to shout about all you are doing, to support us to drive our client experience.
Below are the key challenges and priorities from our client base that we will be focusing on in 2026, along with some guidance for what we would be looking for as part of your submission:
Smart FM & AI driven Solutions
- Increased efficiencies and operational reliability
- Reduced costs
- Connected buildings
- IoT , AI and advanced analytics
- Predictive maintenance
- Automated service delivery
- Intelligent building management systems
Sustainable Solutions
- Carbon/ energy reduction
- Support to clients on their journey to net zero
- Social value
- Environmental impact
- Waste reduction/ circular economy practices
- Sustainable & ethical sourcing
Workplace Experience Enhancements
- Employee wellbeing
- Improved customer satisfaction
- Enhance service personalisation
- Technology enabled feedback loops
- Support to attract and retain staff
- Encouragement to attend the office environment
- Digitisation of the workplace
- Streamlining of the human experience at work
Operational Efficiencies
- Operational efficiencies (i.e. reducing maintenance costs/ frequency of visits)
- Process optimisation
- Integrated service models
- Flexible staffing and resource sharing
- Real-time performance dashboards
Soft Services Innovation
- Robotics and automation
- Eco-friendly consumables
- Smart scheduling and workforce management
Tip for submissions
Please keep your description short and concise. You may want to consider including the following:
Purpose – what is the essence of your innovation and its value proposition? What problem does it address? Who is your target audience or market for your innovation?
Benefits & potential impact – what makes your solution unique and valuable? What positive outcomes can be expected?
We look forward to receiving your submission!
What's in it for you?
This is a unique opportunity to showcase your business to a wide network of CBRE representatives from across the UK. By participating, you’ll gain valuable exposure and increase awareness of your services across multiple areas of our business, all of which are actively seeking fresh, innovative supplier solutions.
Use this challenge to highlight how your offerings support CBRE’s mission to elevate the client experience. Whether it’s through smart technology, sustainability, or service excellence, this is your chance to stand out and make an impact.
- Visibility: Present your innovation to CBRE leaders, clients, and industry peers and feature on our global innovation portal.
- Growth: Winners receive a 12-month support programme with a dedicated CBRE Executive Sponsor to help scale your solution.
- Recognition: Compete in categories like ESG, Smart FM, and Risk Management, and join a growing catalogue of award-winning innovations.
If you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected]