We look for people who are making important scientific discoveries and applying that knowledge to build new technologies. Or those who are designing new systems and algorithms that will help our work or expand our capabilities.
Each year, many honorees focus on improving human health or solving important problems such as climate change; others are charting the future path of artificial intelligence or developing the next generation of robots.
The most successful candidates will have made clear progress that is expected to have a positive impact beyond their own field. They should be the main scientific or technical driver behind the work involved, and we like to see some signs that a candidate’s innovation is gaining real traction. You can check out last year’s list to get an idea of what we’re looking for.
We encourage self-nominations, and if you previously nominated someone who was not selected, please feel free to submit again. Please note: To be eligible for the 2026 slate, nominees must be under the age of 35 as of October 1, 2026.
Semifinalists will be notified in early March and will be asked to complete an application at that time. The winners are then chosen by the editorial team of MIT Technology Reviewwith input from a panel of expert judges. (Here is more information about our selection process and timelines.)
If you have any questions, please contact tr35@technologyreview.com. We look forward to reviewing your nominations. Good luck!
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