IoT Use Case of the Year — 2025

Showcasing Real-World IoT Impact

The IoT Use Case of the Year Award celebrates the deployment that best demonstrates the transformative power of IoT in 2025. This category recognizes solutions that go beyond concept to deliver measurable results—whether in industrial operations, smart cities, healthcare, agriculture, or consumer environments. Winning use cases show how IoT solves real problems, creates value, and scales in the field.

Who Should Apply

  • Companies with IoT deployments delivering measurable impact in 2025.
  • Cross-industry partnerships that executed standout pilots or scaled solutions.
  • Solution providers with proven customer results across verticals.
  • Organizations advancing adoption by demonstrating ROI and real-world performance.

Why This Award Matters

  • Independent validation that your IoT deployment delivers measurable results.
  • Recognition across IoThinkTank channels, press releases, and the Winners Page.
  • Credibility that helps attract new customers, investors, and ecosystem partners.
  • Winner assets and badges to reinforce your market leadership.

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, integrators, and organizations running IoT deployments.
  • Entries must highlight projects launched, scaled, or significantly advanced during 2025.
  • Multiple submissions are allowed if you have more than one strong use case.

What to Submit

  • Narrative (250–400 words): The challenge, IoT solution, and measurable outcomes.
  • Evidence of success: Adoption data, KPIs, efficiency or cost savings, or user results.
  • Solution overview: Architecture, devices, and integrations applied in the deployment.
  • Visuals: High-resolution logo and optional project photos or dashboards.
  • Supporting links: Website, case studies, press, or analyst coverage.
  • Customer identity: Include client names when possible; exclusions must be noted at submission.

Judging Criteria

  • Impact: Tangible operational, financial, or quality-of-life results.
  • Innovation: Use of IoT in a novel or highly effective way.
  • Execution: Ability to deliver, scale, and support the deployment.
  • Replicability: Potential for the use case to expand or be adopted elsewhere.

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.

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Start your submission for IoT Use Case of the Year (2025).

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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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