How to win an Industrial Data Innovation Award

Millions of connected devices and billions of readings every day, all relied upon to create life-saving medicines, to power the world and keep us connected. Data teams are the beating heart of industry and the hidden guardians behind the smooth-running of so much of life as we know it.

These are the teams driving innovation to not only keep factories running and devices connected, but to increase efficiency, cut costs and support data-driven decision making. These teams sit behind the scenes in every modern organization and now is their time - your time - to take the spotlight. 

These awards recognize excellence in industrial data, MQTT and industrial AI innovation. They position you and your organization as leaders in your field, and champion the work that you do day in, day out.

Wondering how to enter? Here’s how to win.

Who are the Industrial Data Innovation Awards open to?

The annual awards are open to all HiveMQ customers, users and partners, from smart manufacturing to energy, automotive, logistics and beyond.

Previous winners include global car brand, Ford, who described in its entry its approach to modernizing its global manufacturing network by unifying industrial data access plants, machines and IT systems. To support AI-driven operations, Ford needed a standardized way to collect, organize and govern real-time data from thousands of machines per plant, across dozens of sites. The company selected HiveMQ as the backbone of its enterprise-wide Industrial IoT (IIoT) monitoring solution, enabling consistent visibility, rapid decision-making and the foundation for intelligent manufacturing operations.

What does a successful entry look like?

These awards are to celebrate the organizations, teams and individuals driving industrial data strategies and innovation that deliver real results. 

Successful entries showcase:

• Interesting use cases

• Detailed outcomes

• Stats and figures

Be proud of what you have achieved and let the judges know why that is important - it’s that simple.

How do I apply for an Industrial Data Award?

The application is simple. Complete the entry form, with as much detail as you have to let our judges know what you have achieved, how you did it and why that was important to your organization. 

The judges will review entries after the deadline of September 25, 2026, and winners will be announced and celebrated in November.

Submit your entry to the Industrial Data Innovation Awards.