TIME Is Looking For America's Most Innovative Companies of 2027

TIME is launching a new ranking of America's Most Innovative Companies for 2027, collaborating with Statista, a globally recognized provider of market and consumer data and rankings. This groundbreaking initiative aims to evaluate innovation in its various forms - product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture.

To determine the most innovative companies in the United States, the ranking will rely on three key dimensions. First, employees within each company will evaluate their own employer, offering an introspective view of innovation. Second, industry experts will recommend and evaluate companies they are acquainted with, providing an external perspective. Lastly, the strength of a company's patent portfolio will serve as an objective criterion for assessment.

The comprehensive evaluation process will involve a combination of survey results and objective criteria, culminating in a single score to rank the companies. To facilitate their research, TIME and Statista are currently inviting free applications from American companies. The submission deadline for applications is October 9, 2026.

Once companies register for the ranking, they will receive a link to a concise survey. This survey should be shared among employees to gather internal assessments of innovation. The process is straightforward, and companies interested in participating are encouraged to apply through the provided link on TIME.com. The winners of this prestigious ranking will be disclosed on TIME.com in March 2027.