About FIRE

The Foundation for Innovation in Real Estate (FIRE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing thoughtful, responsible innovation across the built environment.

FIRE exists to connect real estate leaders, operators, technologists, and policymakers around the systems that shape how people live, work, and move through the world. Real estate is the foundation of everyday life, and the technology that supports it, from property management platforms to building systems and data infrastructure, plays a critical role in housing stability, operational performance, and community outcomes.

FIRE serves as an ecosystem that brings together programs like The Catalyst: EMTC, industry summits, academic partnerships, and cross sector collaboration to drive long term value for communities and the real estate industry as a whole.

By fostering clarity, connection, and accountability, FIRE works to ensure innovation in real estate strengthens communities, improves outcomes, and supports a more resilient and inclusive built world.