{"id":10952,"date":"2025-07-28T12:53:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T12:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/?page_id=10952"},"modified":"2026-03-26T08:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:34:14","slug":"gsma-foundry-excellence-awards-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/gsma-foundry-excellence-awards-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-main-page-hero hero_block gsma-load-hidden  half-width\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light hero_container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-14855 size-full\" alt=\"Several glass awards and one black metal award are displayed on a white table in a modern setting.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-3-2-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-3-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-3-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-3-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-3-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-3-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-3-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading hero_title\" id=\"h-gsma-foundry-excellence-awards-2026-innovation-in-motion\">GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards 2026 &#8211; Innovation in Motion<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"hero_sub-title wp-block-paragraph\">Now in our fifth year, the GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards continue to recognise and celebrate the most innovative and impactful projects in the mobile and digital industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button hero_button-main\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:excellenceawards@gsma.com\">GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards 2027 &#8211; Register your interest <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero_group_container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Sunday 1 March, ahead of MWC Barcelona 2026, the GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards returned to the iconic Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, bringing together leaders from across the mobile and digital ecosystem to celebrate innovation in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now in its fifth year, the awards recognised the most impactful GSMA Foundry projects delivered in 2025, spanning AI-driven networks, next-generation connectivity, enterprise transformation, and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s ceremony also highlighted the growing convergence between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, with strong representation from satellite-enabled solutions and cross-industry collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards 2026 &#8211; Highlights video<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">                <script src=\"https:\/\/platform.vixyvideo.com\/p\/557\/sp\/55700\/embedIframeJs\/uiconf_id\/23455624\/partner_id\/557\"><\/script>\r\n                <div style=\"padding-bottom: 56.25%; position: relative;\"><div id=\"vixy_player_6a5e94e8188be\" style=\"position:absolute; width:100%; height:100%\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n                <script>\r\n                    kWidget.embed({\r\n                      \"targetId\": \"vixy_player_6a5e94e8188be\",\r\n                      \"wid\": \"_557\",\r\n                      \"uiconf_id\": 23459939,\r\n                      \"flashvars\": {},\r\n                      \"entry_id\": \"0_en386r02\"\r\n                    });\r\n                <\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-past-winners\">Past winners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/general\/innovation-takes-pole-position-at-the-gsma-foundry-excellence-awards-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Excellence Awards winners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/non-terrestrial-networks-theme\/celebrating-the-esa-x-gsma-foundry-challenge-winners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 ESA x GSMA Foundry Innovation winners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/gsma-foundry-project\/celebrating-innovation-gsma-foundry-excellence-awards-2025-winners-announced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 winners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/content-type\/blog\/gsma-foundry-excellence-award-winners-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 winners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/gsma-foundry-project\/5g-enabling-enterprise-drones-to-fly-bvlos\/gsma-foundry-excellence-award-winners-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 winners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/technologies\/internet-of-things\/gsma-foundry\/the-gsma-foundry-a-unique-environment-where-new-opportunities-are-created-across-the-mobile-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022 winners<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Why the Awards Matter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GSMA Foundry Excellence Awards go beyond recognition; they demonstrate how collaboration across industries is turning innovation into deployable solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From AI-native networks to satellite-enabled connectivity, the 2026 winners show how the industry is moving from pilots to scalable, real-world impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The increasing presence of NTN-focused projects highlights a clear shift:<br>connectivity is no longer just terrestrial, it is becoming truly global, integrated, and software-driven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-3-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Several glass awards and a black trophy are displayed on a white table with a blurred background.\" class=\"wp-image-14837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-3-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-3-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-3-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-3-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-17-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Five men in suits stand on stage holding an award at the Foundry Excellence Awards 2026 event.\" class=\"wp-image-14840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-17-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-17-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-17-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-17-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-17-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-22-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two men stand on stage at an awards event, with a screen displaying &quot;Next-Generation Connectivity &amp; Access.\" class=\"wp-image-14841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-22-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-22-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-22-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Man in a light gray blazer and jeans poses in front of a GSMA Foundry step-and-repeat banner.\" class=\"wp-image-14842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-6-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-65-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three men in suits have a serious conversation at a formal event; one holds a box, with a stage in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-14861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-65-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-65-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-65-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-65-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-65-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A speaker presents &quot;Innovation in Motion&quot; to an audience at a business conference in a modern venue.\" class=\"wp-image-14843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-9-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-44-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a suit speaks at a podium displaying &quot;GSMA Foundry Innovation Report 2026&quot; in a modern venue.\" class=\"wp-image-14844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-44-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-44-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-44-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-44-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-44-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-46-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Four people stand on stage holding an award, with a winners' announcement displayed on the screen behind them.\" class=\"wp-image-14845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-46-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-46-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-46-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-46-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-46-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-58-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people in business attire pose with trophies at the Foundry Excellence Awards 2026.\" class=\"wp-image-14846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-58-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-58-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-58-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-58-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/get-involved\/gsma-foundry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260301-CircuitX_awards-58-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 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