Oakland, California – The 12th annual East Bay Innovation Awards returns to downtown Oakland on the evening of Thursday, March 27, 2025. Often referred to as the “Academy Awards of the East Bay,” the Innovation Awards is the premier program of its kind that celebrates and honors the extraordinary companies and organizations that contribute to the East Bay’s legacy of innovation. The nomination period saw 100+ completed applications from companies and organizations from Alameda and Contra Costa Counties across 4 competitive award categories, including Catalyst, Community Impact, Manufacturing, and Product or Technology.
Judging Day for nominations happens on Friday, December 6, 2024, where more than 20 finalists will be selected to compete at the awards ceremony, which will be held at the historic Oakland Scottish Rite Center. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for announcements on finalists and more!
The 2025 East Bay Innovation nominees are: