2026 Mental & Behavioral HealthTech Award

Innovating for Healthier Minds and Stronger Communities

The 2026 Mental & Behavioral HealthTech Award honors solutions addressing the growing need for accessible, effective, and patient-centered mental health care. This category recognizes technologies that reduce stigma, expand access, enhance engagement, and deliver measurable improvements in mental and behavioral health outcomes across clinical, virtual, and community settings.

Who Should Apply

Companies developing digital therapeutics or platforms for mental and behavioral health
Providers of teletherapy, virtual counseling, or AI-powered mental health services
Developers of apps and tools supporting mental wellbeing, prevention, or resilience
Organizations demonstrating measurable impact in accessibility, engagement, or outcomes

Why This Award Matters

Mental and behavioral health challenges continue to affect individuals, families, care systems, and communities at scale. Technology can help reduce barriers, support earlier intervention, improve continuity, and expand access to meaningful care and support. This award recognizes the innovators building solutions that make mental and behavioral healthcare more accessible, effective, and responsive to real-world needs.

Entry Schedule

Entries Open: July 21, 2026
Early Bird Deadline: August 14, 2026
Final Entry Deadline: September 18, 2026
Winners Announced: September 28, 2026

Entry Fees

Early Bird Entry: $395
Regular Entry: $495

Eligibility

Open to global companies, startups, and organizations
Entries must highlight solutions developed, released, updated, or announced in the applicable calendar year
Submissions must demonstrate measurable impact on mental or behavioral health

What to Submit

Narrative: Explain the mental health challenge, your solution, and its impact
Impact evidence: Share outcomes such as reduced wait times, increased engagement, improved wellbeing, or reduced crisis events
Technical overview: Outline platform features, integrations, AI or machine learning methods, or delivery models
Visuals: Include screenshots, app workflows, or system diagrams when available
Supporting links: Add case studies, research findings, or press coverage when available

Judging Criteria

Impact: Measurable improvements in access, engagement, or wellbeing
Innovation: Novel approaches to digital mental health care
Adoption: Demonstrated use across patient populations, providers, or communities
Accessibility: Addressing stigma, affordability, or barriers to care

How to Apply

Visit the application page
Provide your narrative, impact evidence, technical overview, visuals, and supporting materials
Submit by the applicable deadline and complete payment

Contact

Questions? Contact awards@healthtechnode.com.

Ready to enter? Submit your Mental & Behavioral HealthTech Award entry for the current cycle.

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Entry fees are charged at submission and are non-refundable. Customer or client identity should be included in your submission. If you need names excluded from public materials, notify us in writing at the time of submission. By submitting, you agree to the Submission Guidelines, Privacy Policy, and Terms and Conditions. HealthTechNode Awards are independent and unaffiliated with other award programs.

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Submission Guidelines

Eligibility: Open to companies, startups, products, platforms, and individuals making an impact in healthcare technology.
Requirements:
- 250-word narrative highlighting achievements and innovation.
- High-resolution logo and at least one image of the solution (product photo, screenshot, or device image).
- Customer/client identity must be included. If you wish to withhold this from public release, notify us in writing at the time of submission.
Fees: A submission fee applies per category. See this award’s page for pricing.
Evaluation: Judged on innovation, clinical impact, scalability, design, and contribution to healthcare technology.
Multiple Submissions: You may enter more than one category.
Award Timing: Winners announced within 60 days of final submission deadline.
Contact: For questions, email awards@healthtechnode.com.

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