The deadline for the 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award has been extended, providing tech innovators with additional time to showcase their cutting-edge solutions. Originally set to close earlier, the nomination window is now open until February 27, 2026.
The Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award, named after the connectivity and communications pioneer, celebrates emerging companies and breakthrough technologies that are making a tangible impact across various connected industries. From digital infrastructure to cybersecurity and industrial automation, the award program seeks to highlight technologies that drive real-world change.
One of the key focuses for this year’s award is on the convergence of IT and OT, emphasizing solutions that bridge information technology and operational systems. As businesses increasingly modernize their operations and integrate physical and digital realms, technologies that facilitate this convergence are crucial for enhancing performance, resilience, and growth.
Finalists of the award will receive industry visibility, exposure to executive audiences, and tailored co-marketing opportunities aimed at propelling the adoption of their solutions. The winners will be unveiled during the Belden Innovation Summit in June 2026, offering them a platform to showcase their tech capabilities to industry leaders and enthusiasts.
To be eligible for the award, companies must be small to midsize with revenue below $500 million and have launched products post-July 1, 2024, with at least one customer deployment. The deadline extension provides tech innovators with another chance to demonstrate their work and become part of a community that is shaping the future of connected industries.
Source: TechCrunch