Fujifilm North America Corporation, Business Innovation Division, has announces the opening call for entries for its Innovation Print Awards (IPA) 2026. The IPA, held annually since 2008, has grown into a celebrated event for creativity and technical achievement in digital print.

Eligible work must have been produced on Fujifilm Group’s production toner and inkjet printing equipment. In the 2025 program, the IPA received 296 submissions from 15 countries and regions around the world. Distinguished by creativity, design excellence, and technological innovation, the IPA highlights the diverse capabilities of Fujifilm’s digital printing technologies on a global stage. The winner for the Direct Mails category in the 2025 IPA was based in the US. Last year, TEAM Concept Printing showcased its direct mail piece promoting a local zoo benefit.

For users of Fujifilm printing equipment, the IPA serves as an ideal platform to showcase their printed works. The awards help them gain wider recognition and create new business opportunities.

Submitted works are exhibited at Fujifilm Business Innovation’s showrooms and at various events across different countries and regions. There, a wide array of people can directly experience the quality of the printed pieces.

In the US, these pieces are on display at the company’s Graphics Innovation Hub in Hanover Park, IL. Award‑winning works gain further exposure through inclusion in the IPA Winners Booklet, published by the company. Plus, winners are included in features on the official website and social media channels. They are also covered in external print and packaging industry media. In addition, the regional award ceremonies held for the winners create special opportunities to honor the winning designers, creators, and production teams.

Company reaction

“Through the hosting of the IPA, Fujifilm Business Innovation aims to share and expand the possibilities unlocked by digital print on a global scale, contributing to the continued advancement of the graphic arts industry, ” says Yuji Oki, general manager, Fujifilm North America Corporation, Business Innovation Division. “All works submitted to the IPA exemplify the value of digital printing technologies and the power printed materials have to persuade, entertain, enlighten, and delight. We are hopeful that programs like the IPA continue to inspire the entire industry by challenging conventional boundaries.”