Calling All Digital Identity & Cybersecurity Innovators: Future Digital Awards Now Open for 2026

Hampshire, UK – Juniper Research is pleased to announce that entries are now open for our brand new Future Digital Awards for Identity & Security 2026; celebrating the breakthrough start-ups and established players shaping the future of cybersecurity and digital identity services.

This new category reflects the increasing importance of these services in combatting online fraud and cybercrime, whether it’s KYC and digital identity platforms, or post-quantum cryptography and biometric security solutions.

“As digital services continue to evolve, identity and security have become essential foundations for trust, user protection, and long-term growth. Our new Identity & Security awards category will recognise the companies leading innovation across this critical technology sector.” said Nick Maynard, VP of Market Research at Juniper Research.

This year’s awards cover:

Identity Innovation

• Identity Verification Innovation
• AML Innovation
• KYC Innovation
• Best Digital Identity Platform
• Digital Travel Credential Innovation
• Best Digital Identity Scheme

Identity Leadership

• Identity Leader of the Year
• Identity Start-up of the Year

Security Innovation

• Best Post Quantum Cryptography Solution
• Best Identity & Access Management Platform
• Application Security Innovation
• Data Security Innovation
• Biometrics for Border Control Innovation
• Industrial Endpoint Cybersecurity Innovation
• Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year
• Biometric Security Innovation of the Year

Security Leadership

• Security Leader of the Year
• Security Start-up of the Year

Winning at the Future Digital Awards goes beyond just a trophy. It strengthens your market positioning, supports client engagement, and informs future product development. Click here to learn how G+D Netcetera used its award win as a platform to drive tangible business outcomes and shape future product strategies. Interested companies can apply via the entry form on the website. There is no fee to enter. The nominations period closes on Friday 7th August, with all winners to be announced on 7th October.