Individuals and development teams whose solutions impress with their innovation and economic relevance can apply. The AMA Innovation Prize is endowed with 10,000 euros. In addition, young companies that have been on the market for no longer than five years, employ fewer than 50 people and have an annual turnover of no more than 10 million euros can win the special “Young Company” prize. The winner will receive a free exhibition stand at Sensor + Test 2025.

The AMA Innovation Prize has been awarded for 25 years and recognizes the performance of developers and development teams, regardless of the companies or institutions behind them. The jury, consisting of experts from science, research and industry, assesses the scientific quality, degree of innovation and market prospects of the submissions.

The nominations and the winner of the special “Young Company” prize will be announced at the AMA press conference on March 18, 2025. The winners of the AMA Innovation Award 2025 will be honored at the opening ceremony of Sensor + Test 2025 on May 6, 2025 in Nuremberg. All nominated teams will present their innovations there to the international expert audience.

Conditions of participation and tender documents for the AMA Innovation Award 2025 and the special category “Young Company” can be found here.