The 2026 New Tech Awards
Geothermal Rising is pleased to announce that the 2026 New Tech Awards are now open for submissions—and to ensure broad participation across the geothermal community, we are extending the submission deadline to April 30, 2026.
This is the first public notification of the updated timeline, and we want to ensure applicants understand how this extension supports a stronger, more thorough evaluation process.
As submissions begin to arrive:
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Judges will start reviewing early entries that meet the basic qualification criteria.
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For those qualified, judges may reach out directly to request additional technical information, data, or clarifications to support a more in-depth evaluation.
Please ensure to submit non-confidentail material and information
Throughout this same period:
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New entries will continue to be accepted and screened.
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Each submission will be evaluated, qualified, or disqualified based on the established criteria.
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All qualified submissions will move to Phase 2, where they may also be contacted for further details as needed.
After the final deadline:
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Judges will review all Phase 2 finalists.
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The panel will identify standout innovations to spotlight in the two award categories:
• Subsurface Technologies
• Surface Technologies -
Winners will be notified in early summer to allow time for preparation before public recognition.