IoT AgTech Advancement Award
Cultivating the Future of Smart Agriculture
About this award
The IoT AgTech Advancement Award honors innovation that transforms how we grow, manage, and sustain agricultural systems through connected technology. In a time when growers face unpredictable weather, increasing input costs, and mounting pressure to do more with less, this award recognizes solutions that harness IoT to deliver clarity, efficiency, and measurable impact in the field.
Why IoT matters for agriculture
Agriculture runs on timing, conditions, and decisions that often have to be made before problems are visible. IoT helps close that gap by delivering real-time visibility across soil, weather, equipment, and crop performance. With better data and faster feedback loops, teams can reduce waste, optimize inputs, protect yield, and improve sustainability across the entire growing cycle.
Who should enter
Precision agriculture and analytics providers
Sensor, imagery, and monitoring solution builders
Irrigation and water optimization innovators
Farm operations and equipment technology teams
Research groups and agronomy organizations
Grower networks and deployment partners
Entries are welcome from organizations developing or deploying IoT solutions that improve productivity, efficiency, sustainability, and decision making across agricultural environments.
Judging criteria
- Impact (measurable improvements in yield, efficiency, sustainability, or cost)
- Innovation (technical advancement, unique approach, differentiated capability)
- Real-world deployment (validated pilots or proven performance in the field)
- Scalability (ability to expand across farms, crops, regions, or seasons)
- Usability (clear workflows, actionable insights, practical adoption)
- Data and insight quality (accuracy, relevance, decision support value)
Benefits
- Recognition across IoThinkTank digital channels
- Dedicated winners page and newsroom coverage
- Winners badge and digital assets for promotion
- Visibility within the broader IoT community
Current cycle
View the active award timeline and begin your submission below.
- Entries Open: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Early Bird Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026
- Final Entry Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026
- Winners Announced: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Previous winners
2025 Winner
Intelinair was named the 2025 IoT AgTech Advancement Award winner for AGMRI, an Intelligent Agronomic Imagery and Insights Platform that combines IoT, aerial imagery, and machine learning to deliver real-time, field-specific agronomic intelligence.
AGMRI layers high-resolution imagery, in-field IoT sensor data, topography, weather patterns, and historical crop performance into a digital twin of each field. Its computer vision models identify emerging issues such as nitrogen loss, cold stress, and disease risk, helping growers take action earlier, reduce waste, and protect yield across millions of acres.
2024 Winner
Arable earned the 2024 IoT AgTech Advancement Award for its Mark 3 device, which combines weather, plant, and soil sensing with irrigation monitoring and contextual crop images in one rugged platform.
By capturing high-fidelity in-field conditions and turning them into actionable insights, Arable helps growers optimize water use, reduce input waste, improve productivity, and increase sustainability across a wide range of crops and regions.
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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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