2026 IoT Infrastructure Innovation Award Now Open

Entries are now open for the 2026 IoT Infrastructure Innovation Award, recognizing the platforms, architectures, and foundational technologies that make scalable, secure, and reliable IoT deployments possible.

As connected systems expand across industries, the importance of resilient infrastructure has never been greater. This award highlights the solutions that enable devices, data, and operations to function seamlessly across complex, real-world environments.

About the award

The IoT Infrastructure Innovation Award honors the behind-the-scenes technologies that power modern IoT. From device onboarding and connectivity management to real-time data pipelines, security frameworks, and operational orchestration, this program celebrates infrastructure that supports IoT at scale.

Eligible submissions include platforms, middleware, deployment architectures, edge and cloud integrations, lifecycle management systems, and infrastructure tooling used in production environments.

Who should apply

This award is open to IoT platform providers, connectivity and networking teams, cloud and edge infrastructure groups, system integrators, and enterprises deploying large-scale IoT environments. Both commercial deployments and advanced pilot programs are eligible, provided real-world implementation details are available.

2026 key dates

• Entries Open: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
• Early Bird Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026
• Final Entry Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026
• Winners Announced: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Entry fees

• Early Bird: $395
• Regular: $495

Entry fees are charged at submission and are non-refundable.

Why enter

Winners receive industry recognition through a dedicated winners page, newsroom coverage, and official award badges. The program provides visibility across the IoThinkTank community and highlights the infrastructure innovations enabling the future of connected technology.