IoT Emerging Technology Award
Pioneering the Future of Connected Innovation
About this award
The IoT Emerging Technology Award recognizes breakthrough innovations that are redefining what is possible in connected systems. This award highlights early-stage and frontier technologies that introduce new capabilities, architectures, or paradigms within the IoT ecosystem.
From next-generation connectivity and edge intelligence to novel sensing technologies, AI-driven platforms, and experimental deployment models, the program celebrates bold ideas with the potential to shape the future of IoT.
Why emerging IoT technology matters
Innovation in IoT does not happen incrementally alone. Emerging technologies push the boundaries of performance, scalability, and intelligence, enabling entirely new use cases across industries. These advances often begin as early deployments, research-driven platforms, or unconventional architectures that later become foundational to mainstream adoption.
By recognizing emerging IoT technologies early, this award spotlights the ideas and teams driving the next wave of connected innovation.
Who should enter
Advanced R&D and innovation teams
Emerging connectivity and networking providers
Edge computing and AI platform developers
Sensor, hardware, and chipset innovators
Research-led or pilot-stage IoT initiatives
Entries are welcome from organizations developing or deploying new IoT technologies that demonstrate technical originality, future potential, and early real-world validation.
Judging focus
- Innovation: originality and technical advancement
- Future potential: long-term impact on IoT ecosystems
- Technical merit: architecture, performance, or methodology
- Practical viability: feasibility beyond concept stage
- Industry relevance: alignment with emerging IoT needs
Benefits
- Recognition as a leader in emerging IoT innovation
- Dedicated winners page and newsroom coverage
- Official award badge and digital assets
- Visibility across the global IoT community
Current Program
The IoT Emerging Technology Award 2026 cycle is now closed. Read about the latest winner, or sign up to stay informed about future award cycles and key dates.
Questions? Contact awards@iothinktank.com
Previous winners
2026 Winner
Morse Micro won the 2026 IoT Emerging Technology Award for its Wi-Fi HaLow IoT 2.0 Connectivity Platform, recognized for advancing standards-based, long-range, low-power connectivity for scalable IoT deployments.
The platform stood out for addressing one of IoT’s most persistent challenges: balancing range, bandwidth, power efficiency, security, and deployment simplicity across real-world connected environments.
2025 Winners
The 2025 IoT Emerging Technology Award recognized two standout innovations representing key pillars of next-generation IoT success: foundational wireless infrastructure and intelligent, data-driven industrial applications.
Infrastructure and Connectivity Winner: Morse Micro for Wi-Fi HaLow, recognized for advancing secure, long-range, low-power connectivity that supports large-scale IoT deployments across industries.
Industrial Application Winner: Castrol for Intelligent Lubrication Solutions, recognized for combining industrial sensing and analytics to reduce downtime, extend asset life, and improve maintenance efficiency in demanding environments.
2024 Winner
Radix IoT was recognized for its Mango Platform, a cloud-native solution that unifies data and enables scalable, secure operations across geographically distributed facilities and industrial environments.
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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.
Upcoming Awards
2026 IoT Smart Home Innovation Award:
Entries Open March 17th ...Details
2026 IoT Transportation & Mobility Award:
Entries Open April 7th ...Details
2026 IoT Industrial Solutions Award:
Entries Open April 21st ...Details
2026 IoT Smart City Solution Award:
Entries Open May 5th ...Details
2026 IoT Edge Computing Innovation Award:
Entries Open May 19th ...Details
2026 IoT Connectivity & Networking Award:
Entries Open June 2nd ...Details
2026 IoT Security Excellence Award:
Entries Open June 16th ...Details
2026 IoT AI & Data Analytics Award:
Entries Open July 14th ...Details
2026 IoT Digital Twin Innovation Award:
Entries Open August 4th ...Details
2026 IoT Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Award:
Entries Open August 18th ...Details
2026 IoT Enabling Technology Award:
Entries Open September 8th ...Details