IoT Ecosystem of the Year — 2025

The IoT Ecosystem of the Year Award recognizes the network of partners, platforms, and solutions that collectively drove the most impact in 2025. This category highlights ecosystems where collaboration creates more value than individual components—where device makers, software vendors, integrators, and end users come together to solve complex challenges at scale. Winners demonstrate seamless interoperability, trusted partnerships, and measurable outcomes enabled by their ecosystem approach.

Who Should Apply

• Platform providers building and scaling ecosystems of device, application, and integration partners.
• Collaborative projects uniting multiple vendors, enterprises, or public/private stakeholders.
• Consortia, alliances, or industry groups driving interoperability and standards adoption.
• Deployments where ecosystem strength created transformative customer or industry outcomes.

Why This Award Matters

• Independent validation of the power and reach of your ecosystem.
• Visibility across IoThinkTank channels, press, and the Winners Page.
• Recognition that strengthens credibility with partners, customers, and investors.
• Winner assets and badges to amplify your ecosystem leadership story.

Entry Schedule

• Entries Open: December 2, 2025
• Early Bird Deadline: January 16, 2026
• Final Entry Deadline: February 13, 2026
• Winners Announced: March 10, 2026

Entry Fees

• Early Bird: $295
• Regular Entry: $395

Eligibility

• Open worldwide to IoT ecosystems, partnerships, alliances, and consortia.
• Entries must highlight outcomes launched, scaled, or significantly advanced during 2025.
• Multiple submissions are allowed; submit a distinct entry for each category.

What to Submit

• Narrative (250–400 words): Description of the ecosystem, how it works, and outcomes in 2025.
• Evidence of impact: Deployments, partner adoption, customer wins, or standards adoption.
• Partner details: Key ecosystem members and their roles.
• Integration snapshot: How solutions work together, data flows, and customer experience.
• Visuals: High-resolution logos, ecosystem diagrams, or deployment photos.
• Supporting links: Website, case studies, alliance info, or press releases.
• Customer or partner identity: Include names when relevant; if names must be excluded from public materials, notify us in writing at submission.

Judging Criteria

• Collaboration: Breadth, depth, and effectiveness of ecosystem partnerships.
• Interoperability: Standards alignment and seamless integrations across the ecosystem.
• Impact: Outcomes enabled by ecosystem strength (efficiency, scale, customer success).
• Scalability: Ability to grow ecosystem members and extend reach across markets.
• Sustainability: Long-term viability and value creation of the ecosystem model.

How to Apply

• Select this category on the application form.
• Provide the narrative, impact evidence, visuals, and supporting links as outlined above.
• Submit by the applicable deadline and complete payment.

Questions? Contact awards@iothinktank.com