The highly anticipated BEYOND Awards 2026 has officially opened its global nomination process, calling on the world’s most visionary companies and innovators to showcase technologies and solutions shaping the industries of tomorrow.
As the signature awards program of BEYOND Expo, one of Asia’s most influential technology events, BEYOND Awards aims to recognize enterprises and products that demonstrate exceptional innovation, social impact, and industry leadership on a global scale.
Celebrating Global Innovation and Impact
Since its inception, BEYOND Awards has been dedicated to uncovering and celebrating the breakthroughs driving the next wave of industrial transformation. Over the past five editions, the program has attracted more than 1,500 global nominations, honoring over 200 innovative companies that have redefined their respective sectors.
In 2026, the awards will feature two major categories:
- BEYOND Innovation Awards – honoring companies and products that showcase breakthrough technologies and leading-edge solutions.
- BEYOND Best of Innovation Awards – recognizing the most outstanding innovation among the Innovation Award winners as the benchmark for the year.
Why the BEYOND Awards Matter
From global visibility to capital connections, BEYOND Awards offer participants a comprehensive platform to accelerate growth and establish international recognition.
Winning companies gain access to extensive exposure across 500+ global media outlets, including international, mainstream, and vertical tech publications. Their stories will also be highlighted through BEYOND Expo’s official website, WeChat, and overseas social channels — ensuring that their innovations reach millions worldwide.
A Global Stage for Connection and Collaboration
The BEYOND Awards Ceremony takes place alongside the prestigious BEYOND Expo Gala Dinner, one of the highest-level networking events of the year. The gala brings together global industry leaders, Fortune 500 executives, and top-tier investors.
Founders of the Best of Innovation Award winners will be invited to attend the ceremony, creating opportunities for high-level discussions, partnership development, and investment connections.
Award-winning companies also receive exclusive invitations to Media Day, allowing direct interaction with more than 100 international media outlets, as well as priority participation in BEYOND Expo’s VIP tours and investment programs.
Empowering Innovation Through Capital and Credibility
Winners of the BEYOND Awards are granted direct access to BEYOND Expo’s signature investment event, Fund at First Pitch (FAFP) — an exclusive fast-track platform connecting startups with over 100 global venture capital firms.
Judged by a distinguished panel of global experts, investors, and corporate leaders, BEYOND Awards ensure transparency, fairness, and high standards of excellence.
Many past awardees have since evolved into unicorns and industry leaders, leveraging the BEYOND Awards as a powerful credential in global markets, strategic collaborations, and fundraising efforts.
Nomination Details and Eligibility
Global nominations for BEYOND Awards 2026 are now open through February 15, 2026 (11:59 PM EDT).
Submissions are welcome from companies across all industries, provided their products, technologies, or solutions contribute to industrial or societal advancement.
Eligible projects must have been launched or published after February 15, 2025, or are expected to launch before February 15, 2026, with valid intellectual property rights.
Applicants must be legally registered entities, and all submissions must be accompanied by relevant materials, including product images or equivalent visuals.
Recognition and Rewards
Winners of the BEYOND Innovation Awards will receive:
- Complimentary startup booth space at BEYOND Expo (1.5m, for first-time exhibitors)
- 10% Media Day subsidy for media engagement sessions
- Direct qualification for the “Fund at First Pitch” investment program
- 30% discount on standard exhibition booth (3m×3m)
Winners of the BEYOND Best of Innovation Awards will receive:
- Full sponsorship (100%) for a standard exhibition booth (3m×3m)
- 30% Media Day subsidy
- Exclusive invitation to the BEYOND Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony to accept the award on stage
- Opportunity to become a featured speaker at BEYOND Expo
All award policies are subject to the final interpretation of the BEYOND Expo Organizing Committee.
Join the Global Innovation Movement
Innovation is reshaping the world — and BEYOND Awards provides the global platform for those driving that change. Whether you are a startup pushing technological frontiers or an established company leading industrial transformation, BEYOND Awards is where your innovation deserves to be seen.
Click here or Scan the QR code below to submit your nomination for BEYOND Awards 2026 today and take your next step onto the global stage.
