Internet of Things • Technology Sector Awards
Smart Technology Awards
Honouring the companies, products and innovators turning connected intelligence into everyday experiences that are safer, greener and genuinely useful.
The Smart Technology Landscape
Recognising the intelligence woven into everyday life
Smart technology has quietly moved from novelty to infrastructure. The sensors, controllers and connected platforms that once felt futuristic now run our homes, factories, hospitals and cities. A thermostat that learns your routine, a streetlight that dims when the road is empty, a wearable that flags an irregular heartbeat before a person notices anything is wrong — these are no longer concept demos. They are the connective tissue of modern living, and the engineering behind them deserves serious recognition.
The Smart Technology Awards exist to spotlight the organisations doing this work well. We look beyond glossy launch videos to the substance: how reliably a system performs at scale, how thoughtfully it protects user privacy, how seamlessly it fits into people's lives rather than demanding they adapt to it. Smart technology only earns its name when it removes friction, and the teams that achieve that consistently are the ones we want to celebrate.
As part of the World Technology Awards Internet of Things programme, this category sits alongside our IoT Awards and Connected Device Awards, giving connected-intelligence pioneers a credible, independent stage. Winning here is a signal to customers, investors and talent that your smart technology stands among the best in the world. 🏡
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Award Categories
What We Recognise
Six distinct honours within the Smart Technology Awards, each designed to reward a different kind of excellence — from established market leaders to first-year disruptors.
Smart Technology Company of the Year
For the organisation whose connected-intelligence portfolio, commercial performance and customer impact set the benchmark for the entire sector this year.
Smart Technology Product of the Year
Awarded to a single standout device, platform or service that delivers measurable value, intuitive design and dependable real-world performance.
Smart Technology Innovation Award
Celebrating a breakthrough in sensing, edge intelligence, interoperability or automation that meaningfully advances what smart technology can do.
Smart Technology Startup of the Year
For an early-stage company that has paired a bold vision with credible traction, proving the next wave of smart technology is already arriving.
Best Emerging Smart Technology
Recognising a nascent solution or research-led venture with the technical foundations and ambition to reshape a category over the coming years.
Smart Technology Excellence Award
For sustained quality across deployments — reliability, security, support and outcomes that customers trust day after day, not just at launch.
Eligibility
Who Should Enter
If you build, deploy or advance smart technology in any form, there is a place for you in these awards.
Smart Home Brands
Makers of connected lighting, climate, security, appliance and whole-home automation systems.
Smart Building Operators
Teams delivering intelligent HVAC, occupancy, energy and access platforms for commercial real estate.
Wearables & Health Tech
Developers of smart wearables, biosensors and connected wellness devices that put data to work.
Smart Mobility Innovators
Companies behind connected vehicles, fleet intelligence and intelligent transport infrastructure.
Smart City Providers
Organisations powering intelligent lighting, waste, water, parking and public-safety networks.
Industrial Smart Systems
Builders of connected machinery, predictive maintenance and smart factory platforms.
Platform & Chip Makers
Suppliers of edge silicon, connectivity modules, gateways and the software that ties them together.
Startups & Scale-ups
Early and growth-stage ventures pushing smart technology into new markets and use cases.
Why It Matters
Benefits of Winning
Independent Credibility
A World Technology Award is a third-party endorsement that cuts through marketing noise. It tells buyers, partners and procurement teams that your smart technology has been scrutinised and judged against the best in the field.
Commercial Momentum
Winners gain a powerful proof point for sales conversations, tender responses and category positioning. Recognition shortens the trust-building cycle and gives prospects a concrete reason to choose you.
Visibility & Reach
Your achievement is amplified across our winners showcase, press materials and global audience of technology leaders, investors and media — placing your brand in front of the people who matter.
Talent & Morale
Recognition validates the long hours your engineers and designers invest. It strengthens employer branding, helps attract top talent and gives the whole team a milestone worth celebrating together.
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How Entries Are Assessed
Judging Criteria
Every submission is evaluated by an independent panel of technologists, product leaders and sector specialists against a consistent, transparent framework.
- Innovation & Originality — how novel and forward-looking the technology is relative to existing alternatives.
- Real-World Impact — demonstrated outcomes for users, businesses or communities, backed by evidence.
- Reliability & Performance — uptime, accuracy and resilience of the solution at meaningful scale.
- User Experience & Design — how intuitive, accessible and friction-free the product is in daily use.
- Security & Privacy — the rigour of data protection, device hardening and responsible information practices.
- Scalability & Sustainability — capacity to grow, interoperate and reduce environmental and energy footprint.
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