IoT HealthTech Innovation Award
Transforming Healthcare Through IoT
About this award
The IoT HealthTech Innovation Award recognizes connected technologies improving patient outcomes, clinical workflows, and operational performance across healthcare environments. From hospitals and clinics to home health and public health systems, this award highlights solutions that use IoT to make care safer, faster, more connected, and more scalable.
Submissions may include devices, platforms, analytics, and deployments that demonstrate measurable results, clear healthcare relevance, and real-world adoption.
Why IoT matters in healthcare
Healthcare environments depend on reliable visibility, timely data, and rapid response. IoT helps bridge gaps between people, devices, and systems by enabling continuous monitoring, automated alerts, remote access, and better coordination across teams.
When implemented well, IoT can reduce preventable risk, improve compliance, enhance asset utilization, and support proactive care. It can also strengthen continuity between facilities and patients by extending visibility into home health, chronic care management, and post-discharge recovery.
Who should enter
Digital health and remote monitoring teams
Hospitals and health systems
Public health and emergency response teams
Clinical operations and facilities teams
IoT platforms and analytics providers
Entries are welcome from organizations building or deploying IoT solutions that improve care delivery, safety, efficiency, or health system visibility.
Judging criteria
- Impact (measurable improvements in outcomes, safety, or efficiency)
- Innovation (technical approach, novelty, and differentiation)
- Scalability (deployability across teams, sites, or populations)
- Integration maturity (workflow fit, interoperability, and data usability)
- Adoption potential (practical implementation, value clarity, and ROI)
Benefits
- Recognition across IoThinkTank digital channels
- Dedicated winner coverage and lasting visibility
- Winners badge and digital assets for promotion
- Credibility for teams, products, and deployments in HealthTech IoT
Current cycle
View the active award timeline and begin your submission below.
- Entries Open: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Early Bird Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026
- Final Entry Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026
- Winners Announced: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Previous winners
2025 Winner
Vantiq has been named the winner of the 2025 IoT HealthTech Innovation Award for its Real-Time Intelligence Platform, which enables healthcare systems to operate as responsive, event-driven networks. The platform connects IoT sensors, edge devices, streaming data, and AI to support real-time coordination across hospitals, public health agencies, and city-scale health networks.
Unlike traditional monitoring platforms, Vantiq’s event-driven architecture enables immediate action. Its embedded AI agents analyze live data such as emergency department capacity, environmental risks, and public health signals, triggering proactive responses like activating cooling centers, reallocating medical resources, or optimizing emergency transport routes.
Vantiq’s solution has been deployed across North America, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, supporting healthcare operations for millions of people. The platform integrates with existing infrastructure, allowing health systems to scale rapidly without disruptive system overhauls.
2024 Winner
Device Authority was recognized for its KeyScaler-as-a-Service (KSaaS), a cloud-based platform that automates identity lifecycle management for connected devices in healthcare environments. The solution addresses growing security challenges created by the rapid expansion of IoT devices across HealthTech systems.
KeyScaler-as-a-Service eliminates human error in device authentication, encryption, and credential management, while supporting Zero Trust security principles. Its integrated KeyScaler Edge and AI modules help ensure device and data trust across complex healthcare deployments, strengthening patient data protection and system integrity.
Device Authority has been widely recognized for its leadership in IoT security and identity access management, including repeated placement in industry leadership rankings and recognition as a Rising Azure Technology Partner.
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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 Environmental Impact Award:
Entries Open January 6th ...Details
2026 IoT HealthTech Innovation Award:
Entries Open January 20th ...Details
2026 IoT Infrastructure Innovation Award:
Entries Open February 3rd ...Details
2026 IoT Emerging Technology Award:
Entries Open February 17th ...Details