50 Hardware Innovators

Nominate a Hardware Innovator and celebrate those redefining electronics design

You know the innovators who break the mold—whether they’re leading a bold new design, championing collaboration, or turning a spark of creativity into hardware that moves the field forward. Nominate them (or yourself) for AllSpice.io’s 50 Hardware Innovators list to spotlight their brilliance and inspire the entire hardware community.

Nominate a Hardware Innovator

Why these awards matter

Shape the conversation in hardware

Your nomination isn’t just an application—it’s an opportunity to showcase what exceptional hardware innovation looks like today.

Elevate unsung heroes

Too often, the engineers driving breakthroughs behind the scenes go unnoticed. This is a chance to shine a light on their contributions.

Build momentum for your career—or theirs

Winners will be featured across platforms to thousands of engineers and industry peers. It’s a recognition that can fuel credibility, networking, and even job or investment opportunities.

Meet the judges

Kyle is the Co-Founder and CTO of AllSpice.io, a collaboration platform for hardware developers. He received a BS in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, as well as an MS in Engineering with a focus on Computer Engineering and Machine Learning and an MBA from Harvard.

Kyle Dumont

Chrissy has spent the past decade developing and shipping hardware as an engineering manager at Apple and Square. She was a founding team member at Pearl Automation, a vehicle technology startup. Chrissy has an MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford and a BSEE from Rose-Hulman.

Chrissy Meyer

With over 20 years in the electronics industry, Robert Feranec specializes in hardware design, with expertise in PCB design, signal integrity, and more. As Founder and CEO of FEDEVEL, Robert has an expansive tutorial YouTube channel, helping inspire the next generation of Electronics Engineers.”

Robert Feranec

How does this work?

Submit or nominate someone with a few quick questions to explain what makes them stand out.

Our panel of hardware industry experts reviews each submission. Nominees will be personally contacted if shortlisted.

Winners are announced with spotlight features and a gift courtesy of AllSpice.io.

A recognition of the 50 most forward-thinking people in hardware of the year. These nominees are the builders, thinkers, and inventors shaping the future of electronics.