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Second and last chance for innovators to win scaling perks: Belden extends nomination window
Second and last chance for innovators to win scaling perks: Belden extends nomination window
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Fri, February 20, 2026 at 6:45 AM GMT+9 2 min read
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The search for the next wave of breakthrough innovation isn’t over yet. Due to overwhelming interest and strong early submissions, nominations for the 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award have been extended through February 27, 2026, giving innovators additional time to bring their technologies into the spotlight.
Learn more and start your submission here.
Joseph C. Belden Innovative Award 2026
What are the Joseph C. Belden Awards?
Named after Joseph C. Belden — a pioneer in connectivity and communications — the award honors emerging companies and breakthrough solutions driving meaningful change across connected industries. From digital infrastructure and cybersecurity to industrial automation and intelligent operations, the program recognizes technologies that deliver measurable, real-world impact.
What are we looking for?
A critical focus for 2026 is IT/OT convergence, highlighting solutions that bridge information technology and operational systems. As enterprises modernize operations and connect physical and digital environments, technologies that unify these domains are becoming essential to performance, resilience, and growth.
What do finalists receive?
Finalists will receive more than recognition. Selected innovators gain access to industry visibility, executive audiences, and tailored co-marketing opportunities designed to elevate their solutions and accelerate adoption. Winners will be announced live at the Belden Innovation Summit, June 9–11, 2026, in Detroit, where industry leaders will gather to explore the technologies shaping what comes next.
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What does it take to be eligible?
Eligibility is open to small and midsize companies with revenue under $500 million and products launched on or after July 1, 2024, with at least one customer deployment.
With the extended deadline now set for February 27, innovators have a renewed opportunity to showcase their work and join a growing community of companies defining the future of connected industries.
Nominate before tomorrow ends
Nominations are open now — but not forever. Don’t miss your chance, start or complete your submission today.
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