By Mark K. Miller | May 12, 2021 | 8:12 a.m. ET. IBC has issued a call for entries for its IBC2021 Innovation Awards. This year’s awards program will focus on innovations underpinned by collaboration within the content and technology industry. The call for entries will close on June 2, and winners will be announced on Sept. 12 at IBC2021 that is scheduled for Sept. 10-13 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Michael Crimp, chief executive of IBC, said: “Innovation hinges on the success of collaboration, and this is why the content and technology industry has continued to pioneer new projects and services despite challenging global circumstances. Broadcasters, service providers, and technology vendors worldwide have transcended the barriers of national lockdowns, restricted travel and social distancing. Coupled with the surge in consumer demand for live and on-demand content, they have accomplished the shared mission to keep TV and video on-air and on our screens. Each year, the quality of IBC Innovation Award entries has continued to surpass itself. We’re in no doubt that this year we’ll see some of the most remarkable and imaginative projects to date, which will directly address the obstacles the industry has overcome.”