IoT Hardware Product of the Year – 2025
Engineering Devices that Define IoT
The IoT Hardware Product of the Year Award recognizes the device that delivered the greatest impact in 2025 through design, performance, and measurable outcomes. This category celebrates the physical products at the heart of IoT—sensors, gateways, modules, wearables, and machines—that enable real-world data collection, connectivity, and intelligence. Winners show how well-engineered hardware drives reliability, adoption, and value across industries.
Who Should Apply
- Developers and manufacturers of IoT sensors, modules, gateways, or other devices.
- Startups and established firms that launched or significantly updated products in 2025.
- Teams demonstrating measurable improvements in accuracy, performance, or usability.
- Companies proving market traction through deployments, integrations, or customer adoption.
Why This Award Matters
- Independent validation from a trusted IoT authority focused on real-world hardware impact.
- Visibility across IoThinkTank channels, press announcements, and the Winners Page.
- Recognition that strengthens customer trust, sales cycles, and partner opportunities.
- Winner assets and badges to amplify your market 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 companies building IoT hardware products.
- Entries must highlight work launched, updated, or significantly advanced during 2025.
- Multiple submissions are allowed; submit a distinct entry for each eligible category.
What to Submit
- Narrative (250–400 words): Problem solved, product design, and 2025 outcomes.
- Performance evidence: Accuracy, reliability, throughput, power efficiency, or lifespan metrics.
- Market traction: Deployments, customer wins, or integration milestones.
- Design and usability: Installation, form factor, and user experience improvements.
- Visuals: High-resolution product imagery and company logo.
- Supporting links: Website, datasheets, case studies, or press coverage.
- Customer identity: Include client names when relevant; if names must be excluded from public materials, notify us in writing at submission.
Judging Criteria
- Innovation: Technical originality, differentiation, and design quality.
- Impact: Real-world benefits in performance, efficiency, or usability.
- Execution: Reliability, manufacturability, and evidence of successful deployments.
- Adoption: Market traction, integration, and customer satisfaction.
How to Apply
- Select this category on the application form.
- Provide the narrative, evidence, visuals, and supporting links as outlined above.
- Submit by the applicable deadline and complete payment.
Questions? Contact awards@iothinktank.com
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Submission Info
Entry Schedule
- Entries Open: Dec. 2nd
- Early Bird Deadline: Jan 16th
- Final Entry Deadline: Feb. 13th
- Winners Announced: Mar. 10th
Fees
- Early Bird Fee: $295
- Regular Fee: $395
Benefits of Winning
Celebrating Success: Benefits of Winning an IoThinkTank IoT Award
Winning an IoThinkTank Award is more than just an accolade; it's a recognition of your exceptional contribution to a sustainable future. As a distinguished winner, you will enjoy a myriad of benefits that amplify the reach and impact of your initiatives:
1. Prominent Press Recognition:
- Your IoT project, company, or individual achievement will be prominently featured in a press release distributed by IoThinkTank. This widespread acknowledgment ensures that your success reverberates across industry channels, reaching a global audience.
2. Media Kit for Amplified Visibility:
- Receive an exclusive media kit, meticulously crafted to showcase your achievement. This kit includes high-quality logos and customized award badge(s) that you can integrate into your marketing materials, social media, and communication channels, amplifying the visibility of your environmental impact.
3. Authorized Use of IoThinkTank Logo and Awards Badge:
- Gain permission to proudly display the IoThinkTank logo and the prestigious IoT Environmental Impact Award badge on your official website and promotional materials. This visual testament serves as a symbol of your commitment to environmental stewardship and innovation.
4. Inclusion in Winners Page:
- Enjoy a dedicated presence on the IoThinkTank Winners Page, featuring your company logo and a link to your website. This digital showcase ensures that industry professionals, peers, and stakeholders recognize and celebrate your achievement long after the awards ceremony.
5. Extended Exposure with a Year-Long Profile:
- Benefit from a full-year spotlight on IoThinkTank.com with a dedicated profile for your winning project, company, or individual contribution. Showcase your journey, milestones, and environmental impact, providing an immersive experience for visitors seeking insights into cutting-edge IoT solutions.
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