The NH Tech Alliance is seeking applications from New Hampshire technology and life sciences companies for its 20th annual Product of the Year competition, which will showcase some of the state’s most innovative new products and significant product advancements.
Companies that have launched a new product or introduced significant upgrades to an existing product within the past 12 months are encouraged to apply. Applications for the 2026 competition are due Oct. 5.
Semi-finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their products before a judging panel on Oct. 23. Finalists will advance to the Product of the Year event on Nov. 19 at the Bank of NH Stage in Concord, where they will present their innovations and compete for the 2026 Product of the Year title.
2025 Product of the Year finalists: David Fairburn, CrewHero Inc.; Peter Zawadzki, YULLR; Thomas Colarusso, Bio-AI Health Inc.; Carlton Brule, Lase-X; and the 2025 Product of the Year winner Jay Hoying, Advanced Solutions Life Sciences. (Courtesy of NH Tech Alliance)
Now celebrating its 20th year, the competition provides New Hampshire companies with an opportunity to gain significant exposure for their products and innovations. Finalists receive visibility throughout the judging process and beyond, with the Nov. 19 event recorded and shared online through the NH Tech Alliance’s YouTube channel. In past years, the competition has attracted nearly 10,000 online views.
The Product of the Year competition recognizes the innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship driving New Hampshire’s technology and life sciences sectors while giving participating companies a platform to introduce their work to a broader audience.
For complete event information, eligibility requirements, sponsorship opportunities and the application, visit nhtechalliance.org/product-of-the-year/.
The NH Tech Alliance is seeking applications from New Hampshire technology and life sciences companies for its 20th annual Product of the Year competition, which will showcase some of the state’s most innovative new products and significant product advancements.
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