We are looking for your innovative ideasthat will open up the future. The CEATEC AWARD recognizes and awards highly innovative and outstanding technologies from academic, technological, marketability and future potential perspectives.
What is the CEATEC AWARD?
The CEATEC AWARD 2026 is an award presented to exhibitors whose products, technologies, or services showcased at CEATEC 2026 are selected by the CEATEC AWARD 2026 Judge Committee.
The committee evaluates submissions based on academic and technical merits, market potential, and future prospects, and recognizes those that demonstrate exceptional innovation and excellence.
The Ministerial Awards will be awarded for outstanding projects, technologies, products, and services, as well as supporting software, applications, components/devices exhibited at CEATEC 2026 and entered for CEATEC AWARD 2026. These awards recognize entries judged as making a major contribution to solving regional issues, including revitalization; promoting prosperous lifestyles, enriching society, improving efficiency and high added-value in economic activities.
MIC Minister's Award
Candidates for selection are deemed to have made major contributions to the advancement of the CPS/IoT community and realization of Society 5.0 – which includes but is not limited to the innovative utilization of information and communications networks, data, AI technologies and IoT technologies in the age of IoT and Big Data, as well as establishing services based on the aforementioned technologies for use in local communities.
METI Minister's Award
Candidates for selection are deemed to have made major contributions to the development of the CPS/IoT community and the realization of Society 5.0, such as manufacturing that creates new value, solves problems and promotes innovation in daily life, society, business and industry through the use of AI, robotics, Big Data, etc.; services that utilize IoT; and the development of cross-sectional technologies that promote the digital transformation of industry.
Ministry of Digital Agency Award
Candidates for selection are deemed to have made major contributions to the creation of a prosperous lifestyle and a resilient society, where people can choose the most appropriate services for their life stage, by harnessing the potential of digital technologies and solving diverse issues while making the best use of digital technologies to realize a digital society on a global scale.
CEATEC AWARD 2026
CEATEC AWARD 2026
Presented to the entry that is evaluated as the most outstanding among all submissions based on a comprehensive assessment of innovation, social impact, feasibility, market potential, and co-creation, and is recognized as having exceptional potential to contribute to future industrial and societal development and the creation of new value.
CEATEC AWARD 2026 Categories
Innovation Award
Presented to an entry that demonstrates excellence in innovation, practical feasibility, and contribution to society among technologies, products, services, software, applications, solutions, business models, and other initiatives that contribute to the realization of Society 5.0 and support the sustainable development of industry, business, society, and everyday life.
Transformation Award
Presented to an entry that is recognized for its excellence in innovation, feasibility, and social impact among technologies, products, services, and solutions that leverage digital and advanced technologies to drive transformation across industry, business, society, and everyday life.
Global Innovation Award
Presented to an outstanding technology, product, or service exhibited by an overseas exhibitor, evaluated for its innovation, practical feasibility, market potential, and contribution to society.
Next Generation Award
Presented to an outstanding entry from a startup company, university, or research institution that is developing innovative technologies, products, services, software, applications, or business models and challenging the creation of new markets and social value. Entries are evaluated based on technological excellence, future potential, marketability, and contribution to society.
Mobility Innovation Award
Presented to an outstanding mobility-related technology, product, service, or solution that demonstrates excellence in innovation, practicality, real-world applicability, and contribution to the future of society.
Participation Benefits
Influence through media
・Provision of a list of award winners to the media
・Announcement of award results at a press briefing and distribution of press releases
・Follow-up media coverage during the event
・Pre-event promotion through exhibition at a press conference (for applicants only)
Attracting visitors to the venue
・Publication of award results on the official website
・Display of award results at the central entrance (TBD)
・Display of award certificates and trophies at the award-winning product exhibition
Sales, Promotion, and Advertising Effects
・Permission to use the CEATEC AWARD 2026 logo mark on sales and promotional tools, advertisements, etc. for the award-winning products.
The CEATEC 2026 Highlight Exhibition Guidebook
For CEATEC 2026, we will produce the "CEATEC 2026 Featured Exhibits Guidebook", which showcases the entries submitted for the CEATEC AWARD 2026.
・The CEATEC 2026 Highlight Exhibition Guidebook is based on the information in the application form and will be made available in printed form and on the official CEATEC 2026 website. The print version is for the media and government officials, and the official website is for visitors.
・The purpose is to attract visitors to exhibitors’ booths at Makuhari Messe by providing advance exposure and information prior to the event.
・Please register the following information for the Highlight Exhibition Guidebook on the application form: “Title of the project,” “Description and outline of the project (maximum of100 words, including intended use, functions, technologies, and features)” and "Photographs/images".
*Please submit one photo/image that can be publicly disclosed as of October 1.
*Eligible applicants are those who have applied for the CEATEC AWARD and have expressed a desire to be featured.There are no fees associated with publication.
*Please note that there will be no confirmation or proofreading by the applicant prior to publication.
How to entry / apply
Application Period
July 1 (Wed) to Aug 27(Thus), 2026
Application Fee (Per entry)
All areas Application fee: JPY 55,000 (tax included) / entry
The Next Generation Park & The Global Park Application fee: JPY 11,000 (tax included) / entry
Application deadline
5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2026
Application Method
・Download the application form from the link below, fill in the required information, and upload it to the exhibitor-only website. Click here to download the application formClick here to download the application form
・Please refer to the explanatory video for exhibitors to access the exhibitor-only website. Please note that if you are a joint exhibitor, such as a pavilion exhibitor, you will need to apply through the parent exhibitor.
・When submitting the application form, you may submit up to two items: images or photos that clearly illustrate the specific concept of your application, along with technical details (PDF: A4 format, up to 10 pages), and video materials. Please upload each item separately and include the upload URL in the application form.
・There is no limit to the number of applications you may submit. If applying for multiple projects, please submit a separate application form for each project.
・Applications are limited to exhibitors at CEATEC 2026.
Judging, Announcement, and Awards
1. Preliminary Screening (Document Review)
All applications will be reviewed by the judges based on the attached materials.
2. First Round of Judging
Based on the results of the document review, the judges will select the candidates for the Minister's Award and the Department Awards.
3. Final Review Meeting
A final review meeting will be held for the candidates for the Minister's Award and Categories Awards selected at the preliminary review meeting, where the applicants will give presentations on their projects and answer questions, and the winners of the Minister's Award and Categories Awards will be decided.
Presentation of Candidate Projects and Q&A
・The candidates for the Minister's Award and the candidates for the departmental awards selected at the first review meeting will be invited to attend the final review meeting. They will give presentations explaining their projects, followed by a question-and-answer session with the review committee members.
・Details of the review meeting will be provided to the applicants of the candidate projects that pass the first review after the first review meeting.
・The Minister's Award and Categories Award will be selected by the review committee at the "Minister's Award and Categories Award Final Selection Meeting" after the candidate case presentations and Q&A session, and the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, Minister of Digital Affairs Award, and Categories Awards will be selected.
4. Announcement of Minister's Award and Departmental Award: October 6 (Tuesday)
The Minister's Award and Categories Award will be announced on the official website, at a press conference, and in a press release.
5. Minister's Award Ceremony/Categories Award Ceremony
Details will be announced separately.
Important Notes for Applicants
・Applications must not infringe on any other patents, etc., and must not be subject to any ongoing disputes.
・If any false information or other misconduct is discovered after the application has been accepted, or if any actions that undermine the purpose of this program are taken, the application will be invalidated.
・During the judge period, the information provided in the application will only be disclosed to the review committee, and we will take great care in handling the information.
Application fee payment deadline
Friday, December 25, 2026
CEATEC 2026 Press Conference and Exhibition
Overview
In conjunction with the CEATEC 2026 press conference for members of the press, we will set up an exhibition space to showcase the products and services of participating companies and organizations. This exhibition will be a valuable opportunity to promote your company to the media prior to CEATEC. We are now accepting applications from companies and organizations wishing to participate in the exhibition.
*Following the press conference (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.), media representatives will be guided to the exhibition area.
Venue
2F, Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB)
Eligibility
CEATEC AWARD Applicants
Exhibition format
Display panel and small display table (including power supply)
Application fee
JPY 165,000 (tax included)
Notes on Application
Participation in this exhibition is application-based and subject to a fee of JPY 165,000 (tax included). However, if your entry receives a CEATEC AWARD, the exhibition fee will be waived after the award results are announced.
Regardless of whether your entry receives an award, participation in this exhibition requires advance registration.
If you wish to exhibit in this showcase at the same time as submitting your CEATEC AWARD entry, please be sure to check the appropriate box on the application form.
Request regarding the CEATEC AWARD 2026 Ministerial Awards
This year's Minister's Award ceremony will include a simple exhibition in conjunction with the presentation of certificates and trophies.
Therefore, we kindly request all recipients of the CEATEC AWARD 2026 Minister's Award to confirm the following details and cooperate with us.
CEATEC AWARD 2026 Minister's Award Ceremony Overview
Date and time: October 13 (Tue) 6:30 PM
Location: Palace Hotel Tokyo / 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
CEATEC AWARD Selection Committee
Academic Society Representatives
Information Processing Society of Japan / The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers / The Institute of Image Information and Television Engineers / The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan / Nagoya University / The Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence
Research Institutes and Media-related Organizations (in no particular order)
MM Research Institute Co., Ltd. / Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Nikkei BP Research Institute / IT Media Co., Ltd. / Techno Core Co., Ltd. / WovenCapital
Observers
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications / Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / Digital Agency (in order of establishment)
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) *CEATEC 2026 Organizing Organization
Japan Information and Communications Network Industry Association (CIAJ) *CEATEC 2026 Co-organizing Organization
Japan Software Association (SAJ) *CEATEC 2026 Co-organizing Organization
Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) *Organizer of Japan Mobility Show Bizweek
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