
May 22, 2025
GERMANTOWN, MD, May 22, 2025 – The Maryland Technology Council (MTC) has selected JumpLights, a leader in innovative horticulture lighting solutions, as the winner of its 2025 Emerging Technology Company of the Year ICON Award. JumpLights emerged as the winner from a group of five finalists that also included the promising companies RedZone Technologies, RF Safety Laboratory, xop.ai, and Epoch.
According to the MTC, the award recognizes an emerging technology company “with a clear strategic direction that sets it apart in its market. This award celebrates a business that demonstrates innovation in a product or service, as well as the ability to attract resources and drive significant financial growth, positioning them for future success.”

“I’m so honored that JumpLights has received this award,” said Matteo del Ninno, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of JumpLights. “The recognition is a testament to the hard work and creativity that our entire team brings to work every day as we strive to achieve our mission of helping cultivators grow their plants and profits more efficiently.”
The MTC announced JumpLights’ victory at its annual Industry Awards Celebration on Wed., May 21. The celebration is the premier event recognizing Maryland’s top leaders and companies that are shaping the future of their industries.

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