Industry Activities

The IEEE Robotics & Automation Society works with industry and government entities through the IEEE RAS Industrial Activities Board (IAB). The IAB is responsible for all industry or entrepreneurial related matters, including the growth of the industrial community within RAS.

    This section is to outline the various Awards and Grants available through the society aimed at engaging industry.

    Regional Industry Showcase

    The Regional Industry Showcase provides a showcase booth and travel support to attend an IEEE-sponsored conference to select robotics companies from traditionally underrepresented countries or regions as determined by the IEEE eligible countries list.

    IERA Award

    The IEEE and IFR Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award (IERA, est. 2005) has been celebrating outstanding achievements in commercializing robotics innovation since 2005. Learn more about the nomination process, deadlines and the next award finals event.

    Academic - Industrial Partnership

    A new grant program supporting collaborative projects between academic and industrial partners. This initiative aims to accelerate innovation and real-world impact through global cooperation in robotics.

    Industry Rewards Program

    This program aims to reward companies for staying involved with us.