- Published date:
- 16 February 2026
As PropTech companies start to look beyond their home market, understanding how other ecosystems operate becomes an important part of early international exploration. One of the most common entry points into a new market is through local or regional PropTech associations. These organisations typically sit at the intersection of technology, real estate and the built environment, bringing together startups, corporates, investors and industry professionals.
For founders and operators, PropTech associations can provide early visibility into how a market is structured, what conversations are taking place, and who the active players are. They are often used as a first step to observe market dynamics, access community-led insight, and begin building relevant relationships before committing significant time or capital to expansion.
Rather than acting as market-entry services, these associations tend to function as ecosystem connectors. Founders commonly engage with them to understand local priorities, participate in events or communities, and explore whether a particular geography is a strategic fit for their product or business model.
Below is a table with highlights for each organisation.
Main Highlights
Global PropTech
Global PropTech positions itself as an international network connecting the global PropTech ecosystem. It brings together property professionals, corporates and technology companies through online channels and events, with a focus on sharing insight and facilitating connections across markets.
How you can engage with them:
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Join as a personal member or partner (membership and partnership options are outlined on the website)
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Attend free monthly online events
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Engage with online content and video sessions
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Participate in invitation-only leadership networks (as described on the site)
European PropTech Association
The European PropTech Association presents itself as a pan-European platform supporting collaboration across the PropTech ecosystem. Its focus is on connecting startups, corporates and investors across different European markets through shared activities and engagement.
How you can engage with them:
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Participate in networking sessions and events
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Engage with ecosystem activities highlighted on the website
If engagement routes are not explicitly detailed on the organisation’s website, write:
“Engagement routes are not explicitly detailed on the organisation’s website.”
SwissPropTech
SwissPropTech is an independent innovation network based in Switzerland, supporting property technology companies operating in the real estate sector. It works with startups, scaleups and established organisations active in property and construction-related innovation.
How you can engage with them:
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Join as a member or partner (member categories are outlined on the website)
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Take part in networking events and innovation arenas
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Engage with national and international ecosystem activities
PropTech Association Australia
PropTech Association Australia is a national industry body representing technology businesses serving the property, real estate and construction sectors. It describes its role as supporting members across different stages of growth and maturity.
How you can engage with them:
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Apply for membership (membership and associate options are referenced on the website)
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Participate in industry events and initiatives
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Engage with advocacy and professional development activities described on the site
PropTech Denmark
PropTech Denmark focuses on building a national community around property technology in Denmark. It positions itself as a connector between startups, investors and the established real estate industry.
How you can engage with them:
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Join the community through membership (membership levels are referenced)
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Attend events and ecosystem meetups
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Engage with industry and investor connections facilitated by the organisation
PropTech Norway
PropTech Norway operates as a national network supporting collaboration between PropTech companies, real estate organisations and investors in Norway. Its activities centre on knowledge-sharing and ecosystem connection.
How you can engage with them:
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Join via basic or premium membership options
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Take part in networking events and workshops
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Engage with newsletters, reports and ecosystem activities highlighted on the website
PropTech Sweden
PropTech Sweden is a member-based organisation supporting the Swedish PropTech ecosystem. It brings together technology companies, property organisations and professional service providers through structured community activities.
How you can engage with them:
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Join as a member under the relevant category
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Participate in events, webinars and think tanks
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Engage in matchmaking and insight-sharing initiatives described on the site
PropTech LATAM
PropTech LATAM presents itself as a platform connecting the real estate technology ecosystem across Latin America. Its focus is on bringing together stakeholders interested in technology’s role in the built environment across the region.
How you can engage with them:
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Participate in events and summits promoted on the website
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Engage with the broader ecosystem through its online platform
Engagement routes are not explicitly detailed on the organisation’s website.
Silicon Valley PropTech Association
The Silicon Valley PropTech Association is based in the United States and is focused on the PropTech ecosystem in and around Silicon Valley. Its website provides limited detail on scope and activities.
How you can engage with them:
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Contact the organisation directly via the details provided on the website
Engagement routes are not explicitly detailed on the organisation’s website.
PropTech Collective
PropTech Collective is a Canada-based, non-profit organisation supporting the PropTech community. It focuses on convening startups and industry participants through structured programmes and community activity.
How you can engage with them:
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Participate in programmes such as LaunchPad (as referenced on the site)
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Engage with community events and workshops
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Join as a member (membership is referenced, with limited detail)
US PropTech Council
The US PropTech Council describes itself as a non-profit, member-based organisation focused on research, education and innovation within the PropTech and real estate sectors in the United States.
How you can engage with them:
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Join as a member
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Participate in committees and forums
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Engage with research and educational activities highlighted on the website
About us: UK PropTech Association
The UK PropTech Association (UKPA) is the trade body representing the UK’s property technology sector. As part of the British Property Federation (BPF), UKPA is able to deliver a dedicated technology and innovation programme that brings together stakeholders from across both the real estate industry and the PropTech ecosystem. Its role is focused on convening the market, sharing practical insight, and supporting the growth and adoption of digital innovation across the built environment.
How founders typically engage with us:
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Becoming a member to participate in the UK PropTech community
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Taking part in events, roundtables and working groups focused on sector priorities
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Engaging with programmes, research and knowledge resources supporting growth, adoption and market understanding
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Connecting with industry, policy and ecosystem stakeholders through UKPA-led initiatives
This article and the wider Knowledge Hub are curated and maintained by the UK PropTech Association as part of its role in supporting PropTech founders and operators navigating both the UK market and international opportunities.
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