Demo award
During the demo sessions ICT-researchers will present new developments in the field of ICT research. The demo stands show what is possible within the field of ICT research and bring people in contact with talented researchers. The prize is awarded for the demo that is well-explained and has the best market potential, as demonstrated by the combination of the innovativeness of the concept and entrepreneurial attitude recognized in the project
The demo award consists of an amount of € 300. The prize can be spend freely by the winner.
Poster awards
All the posters presented at NWO ICT.OPEN are eligible to win 1 of the poster awards. The posters will be judged by the poster jury during day 2 of NWO ICT.OPEN2026 on the research significance, the poster design, and the clarity of the presentation.
In addition to the jury poster awards, there is also a audience award. You can vote for your most favorite poster in the NWO ICT.OPEN app. It is possible to select more than one favorite poster, but you can only vote for one poster!
The following prizes will be awarded and can be spent freely by the winner:
€300,- 1st prize poster award
€200,- 2nd prize poster award
€100,- 3rd prize poster award
€100,- Audience poster award
Dutch Prize for ICT research
The prestigious Dutch Prize for ICT research is awarded annually to a scientific researcher who has carried out innovative research or who has been responsible for a scientific breakthrough in ICT within 15 years of earning their PhD. The prize is funded by members of the ICT research platform Netherlands (IPN) with a grant from COMMIT\, through the Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities (KHMW).
