| Here at Fast Company, we are eager to honor the new technology breakthroughs that will help define the future of the industries they serve. We’re looking for products, services, features, research, and other technological efforts that will have a positive impact for consumers, businesses, or society at large in the next five years. With the early-rate deadline this Friday, June 21, there's no better time to start your application than now. By applying before Friday's deadline, you'll secure our lowest rates while retaining the ability to edit your application through the final deadline of July 12. If there is anything our team can do to help, or if you have any questions about the application, please don't hesitate to respond to this message, and a member of our team will get right back to you. |
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| CATEGORIES | There are 28 categories. Applications will be judged on relevancy, ingenuity, and current and potential cultural and business impact. | | AI and Data | AR, VR, Spatial Computing, and Multiverse | Buildings and Real Estate | Commerce | Computing, Chips, and Foundational Technology | Consumer | Education | Enterprise | Fintech and Blockchain |
| | Food and Agriculture | Health | Media, Entertainment, and Social | Robotics and Automation | Security and Privacy | Space and Telecom NEW | Sustainability and Energy | Transportation | Workplace and Productivity |
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| | Next Big Things in Tech: North America |
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| | Size of Business NEW | These three categories recognize the next big things in tech by companies of similar sizes: Small and Mighty, Midsize Organization, and Large Organization | Years in Business NEW | These three categories recognize the next big things in tech by companies of similar ages: On the Rise, Established Excellence, and Enduring Impact | General Excellence | Next big things in tech with no category restrictions | Next Big Things in Tech: Technologist of the Year NEW | Individuals responsible for leading efforts that result in tech breakthroughs, from conception to market |
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