The inaugural IFA Innovation Awards winners were announced live on the Innovation Stage by Leif Lindner, CEO of IFA Management GmbH, at 14:30 during IFA 2025, the world's largest event for home and consumer tech. The global awards program, which launched this year, has successfully identified and celebrated standout products shaping the future of consumer technology.
The announcement ceremony marked the culmination of a rigorous evaluation process conducted by an independent panel of international technology journalists and industry experts, who assessed submissions across multiple specialized categories. Over 200 members of the media were invited to attend the announcement.
The winners represent a wide range of global technology leaders and innovative companies. Notable brands recognized in the inaugural program include Samsung, LG, Hisense, Miele, Anker, and TCL, alongside numerous other industry pioneers who are driving breakthrough innovations across consumer technology and home appliances.
Following the keynote announcement, attendees can experience many of the winning innovations firsthand at the Innovation Awards Zone at IFA Next, in Hall 25. This unique exhibition experience allows industry professionals, media, and technology enthusiasts to explore the winning innovations.
The IFA Innovation Awards recognized excellence across multiple categories including Home Appliances, Sustainability & Environment, Next-Gen Technology, AI Innovation, Smart Home Technology, Health & Wellness, Audio Innovation, and many others. Winners were selected based on criteria focusing on engineering and functionality, design and aesthetics, and uniqueness and innovation.
In addition to category-specific recognition, three headline awards were presented:
● Best of IFA – The most outstanding product overall
● Best Tech Innovation – The most forward-thinking technological achievement
● Best Brand – Overall excellence across innovation, impact, and design
Winners of the IFA Innovation Awards gain significant market advantages including official IFA certification, comprehensive media exposure through IFA's extensive network, and full licensing rights to use the IFA Innovation Awards logo across all marketing materials.