Increase productivity and competitiveness
2026 ITZAMNÁ AWARD
Recognizing the innovation and industrial transformation that are shaping the future
About The Itzamná Award
Since 2021, the Itzamná Award has recognized projects, initiatives, and solutions that have had a significant impact on the technological evolution of the national productive sector.
Starting in 2026, a new phase begins as the award joins Smart Technology Expo (STE), an international platform that connects technological and industrial ecosystems between Europe and the Americas, thereby strengthening its reach, visibility, and strategic positioning.
Inspired by Itzamná, a Mayan deity associated with knowledge and wisdom, the award symbolizes vision, innovation, and the ability to build the future through applied intelligence.
Objective
To recognize technology projects with real-world applications in Mexico that demonstrably contribute to:
Optimize industrial processes
Drive digital transformation
Improve energy efficiency and sustainability
Strengthen supply chains
Promote scalable innovation in the industrial sector
Call for projects timeline
Project registration
May 15 to September 4
Evaluation
September 11 to October 10
Finalists announcement
October 20
Awards ceremony
November 17
Project registration
Evaluation
Finalists announcement
Awards ceremony
May 15 to September 4
September 11 to October 10
October 20
November 17
Itzamná Award · 2026
Meet the finalists
Discover the projects driving innovation and technological transformation in industry.
- Finalist 2026
- Finalist 2026
Igus México
Finalist project
Self-lubricating polymers to eliminate the use of water in bottling lines
- Finalist 2026
Meet the participants and their projects
3D Vision
3D Vision
Arcanum Company
CRONOS
AuraChat.ai
Operational Integration at Cinemex
Operational Sales Integration at Grupo Ruba
Avicos Automation
INT: Inertia Load Test
ControlT
ControlT
DIRAC SAPI de CV
APM Advanced Project Management
ECON Tech
Autoheat (Efficient energy use in the steel industry)
GoldenBlackLlama
GoldenBlackLlama
igus México
Self-lubricating polymers to eliminate water use in bottling lines
Innovaccion Aplicada en TI
NOVACTI Smart Robotics
Maximage Data Systems
Maximage ID Recognition
MobilityADO
INTERNAL SAE, INTELLIGENT OPERATIONS
MSITGROUP / IASECURITY
IASecurity Intelligence
Particular
Electron drainer "water freezing phase through electron drainage"
Patok (Embeddin Tech Solutions, S.A.S. de C.V.)
Artificial intelligence from plant-floor events to strategic decisions
PIGNUS
FISMIRO
Prevost SAS
PPS AMS - Air Monitoring System Smart Valve
SENSIFY IOT SOLUTIONS
Sensify
Systems Automation & Technologies SA de CV
XL Vorne Intelligent OEE Optimization
VANGAL - Energía y Tecnología Industrial
Agenting Culture
Award
Trip to Hannover Messe 2027
Itzamná statuette and Itzamná Innovation Seal
9 m² stand at Smart Technology Expo 2027 at no cost (basic equipped stand)
Project promotion on Smart Technology Expo social media
Trip to Hannover Messe 2027 for one person including:
Round-trip flight Mexico City – Hannover
4 days / 3 nights accommodation
Access to Hannover Messe 2027
Access to the opening ceremony
Winner of the 2025 Iztamná Award
Industrial Property
All information submitted will be treated with strict confidentiality by the entities involved in the process.The information will be used exclusively for the purposes of analysis, evaluation, and deliberation regarding the 2026 Itzamná Award.The intellectual and industrial property rights, trade secrets, trademarks, patents, and technological developments of the participants will be respected at all times, in accordance with applicable Mexican law.
Questions or comments
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