OVERVIEW

The Innovation Enabler Program is a Thread Group initiative which recognizes IoT start-up companies. We help emerging companies launch Thread-enabled products by granting them a 2-year complimentary Thread Group membership*.

*First year of complimentary membership at Contributor level and second year at Implementer level.

BENEFITS

Thread Group Innovation Enabler Program provides start-up companies the opportunity to define the IoT through access to Thread’s technology and its members. Winners are selected biannually based on the creative potential of their ideas and the use of Thread technology. The award enables recipients to build new components and products using Thread technology.

Winners are selected twice a year (submissions are accepted January-June and July-December with awards granted in July and January). Award recipients receive the following benefits:

• 2-year complimentary Thread Group membership
  • First year at Contributor level, US $20,000 value
  • Second year winner may either elect to pay reduced dues and continue at Contributor level or elect to participate at Implementer level free of charge, US $7,500 value

• Logo on Thread Group website
• One complimentary registration (US $795 value) to a Thread Group Member Meeting
• Co-marketing opportunities and promotions including Social Media (LinkedIn, X, and Mastodon)

HOW TO APPLY

We're inviting submissions from innovative start-up companies that are:

• Pre-Series A funding (projects on platforms like Kickstarter / IndIegogo are acceptable)
• Planning to implement Thread technology in their products or components
• Willing to provide information as to why Thread was selected and how it will be used

Previous Innovation Enabler Award winners are NOT eligible to apply. To submit your application, please complete the Innovation Innovation Enabler Award Application Form below. For additional information, contact us at [email protected].

WINNERS

Innovation Enabler Award

Application Form