Edison Award Categories
Innovation takes many forms. It can be a new idea, a better approach, or a meaningful improvement to what already exists. The Edison Awards honors all types of innovation in every industry. Explore the categories below, then share your innovation with us.
B2B platforms, workplace tools, fintech infrastructure, sales and operations technology, and the software running behind the scenes of other businesses.
Consumer apps, physical products, retail innovations, and direct-to-consumer brands solving something people actually deal with.
Public infrastructure, civic technology, housing and urban systems, and services that keep essential systems running.
Edtech, cultural institutions, media with a mission, community platforms, and organizations expanding access to learning or the arts.
Clean and traditional energy technology, grid resilience, climate adaptation tools, and the infrastructure behind the energy transition.
Industrial and consumer robotics, automation systems, and mechanical or systems engineering breakthroughs.
Pharma and biotech, medical devices and diagnostics, digital health, and health systems innovation.
Consumer design, entertainment platforms, hospitality and leisure, and lifestyle brands built around genuine craft.
Manufacturing technology, industrial operations, supply chain innovation, and the businesses that keep goods moving.
Chemical and materials innovation, sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing inputs, and the science behind physical products.
Cybersecurity, public safety technology, digital identity and fraud protection, and infrastructure security.
SaaS platforms, developer tools, applications across every industry, and software-first businesses of any size.
Automotive and mobility technology, aerospace and aviation, space technology, and transportation infrastructure.
Agricultural technology, food production and safety, water purification and management, and sustainable food systems.
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