The insureNXT
Innovators Award
- AI Edition

... Every year, the insureNXT Innovators Award recognizes groundbreaking ideas and solutions that are changing the insurance industry for the long term.

... In 2026, the focus will be on the AI Edition – we are looking for projects, products, and services that use artificial intelligence creatively and effectively....

... It is not only the level of innovation that is decisive, but also scalability and transformation potential.

... Young companies are supported in this endeavor – whether as individual applicants or in cooperation with established players.

The benefits for winners and nominees

Trophy and Certificate

A trophy and certificate complete the benefits.

Award Ceremony

The three winners will be announced during the award ceremony on the Trend Zone.

Reach and Attention

The results will be shared with the entire insureNXT network.

interview after the insureNXT

The development of the submission will be followed up in an interview.

The benefits for the top 6

Demo Arena Pitch

The top 6 present their innovations at the insureNXT Demo Arena.

Ticket to insureNXT

The top three in each category will receive one ticket per company to insureNXT 2026.

Reach and Attention

The results will be shared with the entire insureNXT network.

Deadlines

Call for Applications

October 30, 2025 - March 2, 2026

jury voting top 6

March 2026

announcement of the top 6

02 April, 2026

pitches and award ceremony

21 May, 2026

The insureNXT Innovators Award – AI Edition

Standalone Insurance
Pioneer

Award for independent products, services, or business models based on AI that are transforming the insurance industry

The award is given to individual submissions from individual companies. These can be start-ups, but also insurers, service providers, or other insurance-related companies. It is important that the submission has a direct relevance to the insurance industry or its target groups, for example in terms of increasing efficiency or adding value for customers.

Collaboration
Champion

Award for outstanding partnerships between start-ups, corporations, or cross-industry players that create real added value through AI.

At least two companies should be involved in the collaboration. Typical partnerships include start-ups with insurers, service providers, technology providers, or other players. Collaboration between start-ups is also possible. It is important that the submission has a direct relevance to the insurance industry or its target groups, for example in terms of increasing efficiency or adding value for customers.

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