Fast Company | Next Big Things in Tech
 
 

Final Deadline Next Friday, 6/20
 
 

Next Big Things in Tech highlights groundbreaking technologies that promise to help define the future of the industries they serve. We’re looking for products, services, features, research, and other technological efforts that are on their way to having a positive impact for consumers, businesses, or society at large in the next five years.

We want to amplify to the world your technological achievement, but you must apply to be considered. With the final deadline next Friday, June 20, there's no better time to start your application than now. 

Key information regarding the Next Big Things in Tech application:

  • Final Deadline to apply: June 20
  • This year we'll be honoring companies in 31 industry and company demographic categories
  • We'll honor individual excellence through our Tech Visionaries of the Year category
  • Applications will be judged on relevancy, ingenuity, and current and potential cultural and business impact
  • All honorees will be named on fastcompany.com

If you have any questions about the application, please feel free to check out our help center, or respond to this message and a member of our team will get back to you.
 
 

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Final Deadline: June 20
 
 
 
BRAND EXPOSURE
Every application is seen and evaluated by Fast Company editors and reporters
 
OPPORTUNITIES
Applicants are often considered for speaking engagements at Fast Company events
CREDIBILITY
Gain the Fast Company stamp of approval for creating a truly breakthrough technology
 
BREAK NEWS
Tell your organization’s story to the world; highlight the success of teams within your organization—or partners who’ve helped with your success
VISIBILITY AND MEDIA EXPOSURE
All winners and honorees will appear on fastcompany.com
 
 
 
 

There are 31 categories. Applications will be judged on relevancy, ingenuity, and current and potential cultural and business impact.
Applied AI  NEW 
AR, VR, Spatial Computing, and Multiverse
Buildings and Real Estate
Commerce
Computing, Chips, and Foundational Technology
Consumer
Data  NEW 
Education
Enterprise
Fintech and Blockchain
 
Food and Agriculture
Foundational AI  NEW 
Health and Medicine  NEW 
Media, Entertainment, and Social
Robotics and Automation
Security and Privacy
Space and Telecom
Sustainability and Energy
Transportation
Wellness and Fitness  NEW 
Workplace and Productivity
Next Big Things in Tech:
North America
 
Next Big Things in Tech:
International
Size of Business
These three categories recognize the next big things in tech by companies of similar sizes: Small and Mighty, Mid-Market Mavericks: 101 to 499 Employees, and Enterprise: 500+ Employees
Years in Business
These three categories recognize the next big things in tech by companies of similar ages: On the Rise, Established Excellence, and Enduring Impact
Excellence in Innovation  NEW 
Far-reaching innovations with the potential for positive impact across multiple industries

Tech Visionaries of the Year
Individuals responsible for leading efforts that lead to tech breakthroughs, from conception to market
 
 
   
 

Questions? We’re here to help. Email us at nbtawards@fastcompany.com

  
 

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Final Deadline: June 20