Apply Now: 2026 Global Innovators Under 35
▼ Summary
– The list seeks individuals making scientific discoveries or building new technologies, including those engineering systems and algorithms.
– Honorees often focus on areas like improving human health, solving climate change, charting AI’s future, or developing next-generation robots.
– Successful candidates must have made a clear advance with a positive impact beyond their field and be the primary driver behind the work.
– The program encourages self-nominations and re-nominations, with nominees needing to be under 35 by October 1, 2026, for eligibility.
– Winners are selected by MIT Technology Review’s editorial staff with expert judge input after semifinalists complete an application in March.
We are actively seeking the next generation of scientific and technological pioneers whose work is reshaping our world. This prestigious recognition is designed for individuals driving significant discoveries and applying that knowledge to create transformative new technologies. We are equally interested in those engineering novel systems and algorithms that enhance human capabilities and redefine what is possible across industries.
Each year, many honorees are focused on improving human health or solving major problems like climate change; others are charting the future path of artificial intelligence or developing the next generation of robots. Ideal candidates will have achieved a definitive breakthrough with the potential for widespread, positive impact that extends far beyond their immediate area of expertise. It is crucial that the nominee is the principal scientific or technical force behind the innovation, and we value seeing tangible evidence that their work is gaining meaningful momentum and recognition. Reviewing our previous honorees provides excellent insight into the caliber and scope of achievements we celebrate.
We strongly encourage individuals to nominate themselves for consideration. Furthermore, if you have nominated a candidate in the past who was not selected, we welcome you to submit their name again. An important eligibility requirement is that all nominees must be under the age of 35 as of October 1, 2026.
Those selected as semifinalists will be contacted in early March and invited to complete a formal application. The final selection of winners is conducted by the editorial team at MIT Technology Review, who carefully evaluate all submissions with guidance from a distinguished panel of expert judges.
For any inquiries regarding the nomination process, please reach out to tr35@technologyreview.com. We are excited to discover and showcase the remarkable innovators who will define the future. Best of luck with your nominations.
(Source: Technology Review)
