Hannover. The competition rewards cutting-edge robotic automation and logistics solutions. The award ceremony will take place at the HANNOVER MESSE Press Preview in Hannover on 25 February. The deadline for submissions is 1 November 2025.

Each year, Deutsche Messe presents the ROBOTICS AWARD in recognition of groundbreaking technological innovations with the potential to drive lasting change in industrial production. Eligible for submission are applications that are ready for market and distinguished by a high degree of innovation, industrial relevance, and economic viability. A high-caliber jury will nominate three solutions for the ROBOTICS AWARD from among the entries.

The award ceremony will take place on 25 February 2025 during the HANNOVER MESSE Press Preview at the Hannover Exhibition Center. The three nominated solutions will be showcased to more than 100 journalists from around the world, after which the winner of the ROBOTICS AWARD 2026 will be announced. The award comes with a comprehensive and high-value prize package, including exhibition space in the Application Park at HANNOVER MESSE, a dedicated speaking slot in the Robotics Forum, and an interview in the Robotics Podcast.

ROBOTICS AWARD 2025 went to Canada

The Canadian company Maple Advanced Robotics won this year's ROBOTICS AWARD for its MARI AARS project, an AI-driven robotics platform that facilitates fast and no-code programming.

HANNOVER MESSE

HANNOVER MESSE is the world’s premier trade fair for industry. 4,000 exhibiting companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical and digital industry as well as the energy industry gather there to present solutions for a competitive and sustainable industry. The main exhibition areas are Automation & Digitalization, Energy & Industrial Infrastructure, and Research & Technology Transfer. The topic of artificial intelligence is a common thread running through all exhibition areas. A high-caliber conference program complements the exhibition. The next edition of HANNOVER MESSE will be held in Hannover from 20 to 24 April 2026, with Brazil as the partner country.