Milipol Innovation Awards
Organised during Milipol Paris, the Milipol Innovation Awards are one of the show’s unmissable highlights. This competition aims to reward the most innovative solutions developed by the show’s exhibitors. It highlights tecnologies, products or services that offer a concrete, efficient and original response to today’s homeland security challenges.
Entries are evaluated by a panel of independent experts, recognised for their in-depth knowledge of the sector. Five awards will be presented, each reflecting a major strategic theme linked to current security issues.
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5 Categories
- Cybersecurity & AI (fight against cyberthreats and cybercriminality solutions)
- Individual Equipment / first responder protection (materials, textiles, fabrics & accessories)
- Drone & anti-drone systems, robotics
- Crisis Management (emergency population warning systems, crisis management, command & control)
- CSR (CSR initiatives implemented by our exhibitors within their companies or in their equipment, products and solutions)
Why Take Part?
If your company is selected, this competition offers you the opportunity to make the most of your presence at the show by showcasing your latest solutions. It’s a chance to stand out from your competitors and be recognised as one of the most innovative companies in the security industry.
Taking part in the Milipol Innovation Awards means:
- Showcasing your expertise to a panel of experts and the international security ecosystem.
- Gaining visibility before, during and after the event thanks to dedicated promotion (website, social media, press coverage, etc.).
- Earning industry recognition if nominated or declared a winner in one of the five categories.
- Attracting the attention of decision-makers, buyers, institutions and medias attending Milipol Paris.
- Strengthening your position as an innovative player in response to today’s homeland security challenges
In 2023, several companies were rewarded for their innovative solutions in one of the competition’s categories, (re)-discover the Milipol Innovation Awards 2023 Winners.
Awards for Winners and Finalists
If your solution is selected as a winner:
- Speak on the Innov’Arena and present your solution during a 5-minute pitch.
- Benefit from high visibility through the event’s official communication tools.
- Stand out from other exhibitors with a trophy, a certificate, and a sticker to display on your stand.
- Maximise your participation in this leading event dedicated to safety and homeland security.
If you are selected as a finalist:
- Increase your stand’s visibility with a “Finalist” sticker to display.
- Take the floor at the Innov’Arena: a speaking slot (5 minutes) will be offered to help you present your solution more extensively during the show..

Schedule
30 June 2025
22 September 2025
31 October 2025
18 November 2025

General Terms of Participation
- Free competition, open exclusively to exhibiting companies (non-jury members) at Milipol Paris 2025.
- Acceptance of the competition rules required.
- Applications must be submitted in English via your Exhibitor Area.
- Exhibitors may submit several projects, and the same project may be entered in a maximum of two categories.
- Any submitted technology, product or solution must:
- Have been officially launched or announced between 2023 and today.
- Be presentable at least in prototype form, if requested by the jury.
Applications will be assessed both on substance and presentation, based on the innovative nature of the solution (10 points) and its market relevance (8 points).
Jury
A panel of 14 recognised experts from the sectors represented in the Awards (crisis management, cybersecurity and AI, drone – anti-drone and robotics, equipment and protection, CSR) is currently being assembled and will be announced shortly.