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title: "Digital technology awards"
canonical_url: "https://techstartup.directory/categories/digital/"
last_updated: "2026-10-23"
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# Digital technology awards

7 award programmes in this directory have the Digital category tag. The directory records 32 results across these programmes; individual result categories may differ.

## Key Facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Category tag | Digital |
| Award programmes | 7 |
| Results recorded | 32 |

## Digital award programmes

| Award | Organizer | Region | Type | Results recorded |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Awwwards Annual Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/awwwards/) | Awwwards | Global | Competition | 3 |
| [Edison Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/) | Edison Awards | Global | Competition | 6 |
| [iF DESIGN AWARD](https://techstartup.directory/awards/if-design-award/) | iF International Forum Design | Global | Competition | 4 |
| [The Webby Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/) | International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences | Global | Competition | 8 |
| [World Summit Awards (WSA)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/world-summit-awards/) | World Summit Awards | Global | Competition | 5 |
| [WSIS Prizes](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wsis-prizes/) | International Telecommunication Union (ITU) | Global | Prize | 5 |
| [ZEN Design Challenge](https://techstartup.directory/awards/zen-design-challenge/) | Đìzai Studio | Vietnam | Competition | 1 |

## Digital programme results

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Company | Product | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/2026/) | [Edison Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/) | Advancements in Autonomous Driving | Gold | [Waymo](https://techstartup.directory/companies/waymo/) | Waymo Driver | [\[2\]](#source-2) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/2026/) | [Edison Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/) | AI-Enhanced Media Experiences | Gold | [Samsung](https://techstartup.directory/companies/samsung/) | Samsung Vision AI Companion | [\[2\]](#source-2) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/2026/) | [Edison Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/) | AI-Enhanced Workflow Solutions | Gold | [Cisco](https://techstartup.directory/companies/cisco/) | Cisco AI Assistant | [\[2\]](#source-2) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/2026/) | [Edison Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/) | Autonomous & Predictive Infrastructure | Gold | [Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)](https://techstartup.directory/companies/itri/) | Prognosis Monitoring System (PMS) | [\[2\]](#source-2) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/2026/) | [The Webby Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/) | Best AI Technical Achievement, AI Features & Innovation | Winner | [Google](https://techstartup.directory/companies/google/) | Google Gemini 3 | [\[4\]](#source-4) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/2026/) | [The Webby Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/) | Best Immersive Technology Innovation, Immersive Experiences | Winner | [Samsung](https://techstartup.directory/companies/samsung/) | Samsung x Google Gemini Museum Tour | [\[4\]](#source-4) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/2026/) | [The Webby Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/) | Best Product or Service, AI Features & Innovation | Winner | [Anthropic](https://techstartup.directory/companies/anthropic/) | Claude Code | [\[4\]](#source-4) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/2026/) | [The Webby Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/) | Best Real-Time Engagement, AI Features & Innovation | Winner | [MasterClass](https://techstartup.directory/companies/masterclass/) | MasterClass On Call | [\[4\]](#source-4) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/2026/) | [The Webby Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/) | Best Responsible AI Implementation, AI Features & Innovation | Winner | [Waymo](https://techstartup.directory/companies/waymo/) | Waymo Safety Hub | [\[4\]](#source-4) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/2026/) | [The Webby Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/) | Brand of the Year (Company of the Year) | Winner | [Google](https://techstartup.directory/companies/google/) | Not disclosed | [\[4\]](#source-4) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wsis-prizes/2026/) | [WSIS Prizes](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wsis-prizes/) | Capacity building | Winner | [APNIC Foundation](https://techstartup.directory/companies/apnic-foundation/) | Building Capabilities in the Asia Pacific (BCAP) | [\[6\]](#source-6) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wsis-prizes/2026/) | [WSIS Prizes](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wsis-prizes/) | E-agriculture | Winner | [China Unicom](https://techstartup.directory/companies/china-unicom/) | IoT Empowering Smart Agriculture Irrigation | [\[6\]](#source-6) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wsis-prizes/2026/) | [WSIS Prizes](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wsis-prizes/) | E-government | Winner | [Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education of Indonesia](https://techstartup.directory/companies/indonesia-moe/) | Rumah Pendidikan | [\[6\]](#source-6) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wsis-prizes/2026/) | [WSIS Prizes](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wsis-prizes/) | E-science | Winner | [Kobo](https://techstartup.directory/companies/kobo/) | KoboToolbox | [\[6\]](#source-6) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/2026/) | [Edison Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/) | Extended Reality Experience | Gold | [XREAL](https://techstartup.directory/companies/xreal/) | XREAL One Series AR Glasses | [\[2\]](#source-2) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/2026/) | [Edison Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/) | High-Density Computing Infrastructure | Gold | [QuantWare](https://techstartup.directory/companies/quantware/) | Tenor | [\[2\]](#source-2) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/if-design-award/2026/) | [iF DESIGN AWARD](https://techstartup.directory/awards/if-design-award/) | Laptop | Gold | [ASUS](https://techstartup.directory/companies/asus/) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (UX8407) | [\[8\]](#source-8) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/if-design-award/2026/) | [iF DESIGN AWARD](https://techstartup.directory/awards/if-design-award/) | Mobile Phone (UI) | Winner | [Samsung](https://techstartup.directory/companies/samsung/) | One UI 7 | [\[9\]](#source-9) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wsis-prizes/2026/) | [WSIS Prizes](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wsis-prizes/) | Role of governments and stakeholders | Winner | [Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission](https://techstartup.directory/companies/mcmc/) | ASEAN 5G Skills Framework and Capacity Development Platform | [\[6\]](#source-6) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/2026/) | [The Webby Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/) | Shopping & Retail, Consumer Apps | Winner | [Apple](https://techstartup.directory/companies/apple/) | Apple Pay | [\[4\]](#source-4) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/if-design-award/2026/) | [iF DESIGN AWARD](https://techstartup.directory/awards/if-design-award/) | Smartphone | Gold | [Fairphone](https://techstartup.directory/companies/fairphone/) | Fairphone 6 | [\[10\]](#source-10) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/2026/) | [The Webby Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/) | Webby Person of the Year (Special Achievement) | Winner | [Anthropic](https://techstartup.directory/companies/anthropic/) | Claude | [\[4\]](#source-4) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/if-design-award/2026/) | [iF DESIGN AWARD](https://techstartup.directory/awards/if-design-award/) | WiFi Audio | Gold | [Samsung](https://techstartup.directory/companies/samsung/) | Music Studio 5 | [\[11\]](#source-11) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/zen-design-challenge/2026/) | [ZEN Design Challenge](https://techstartup.directory/awards/zen-design-challenge/) | ZEN Design Challenge | Top 3 | [Tetta Creative Studio](https://techstartup.directory/companies/tetta-creative-studio/) | Kinly: Share Moments, Bring Family Closer | [\[7\]](#source-7) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/awwwards/2025/) | [Awwwards Annual Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/awwwards/) | Agency of the Year | Winner | [Immersive Garden](https://techstartup.directory/companies/immersive-garden/) | Not applicable | [\[1\]](#source-1) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/world-summit-awards/2025/) | [World Summit Awards (WSA)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/world-summit-awards/) | Business & Commerce | Winner | [Engaze](https://techstartup.directory/companies/engaze/) | engaze.ai | [\[12\]](#source-12) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/world-summit-awards/2025/) | [World Summit Awards (WSA)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/world-summit-awards/) | Business & Commerce | Winner | [SEMART](https://techstartup.directory/companies/semart/) | SEMART POS | [\[13\]](#source-13) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/awwwards/2025/) | [Awwwards Annual Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/awwwards/) | Developer Site of the Year | Winner | [abeto](https://techstartup.directory/companies/abeto/) | Messenger | [\[14\]](#source-14) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/world-summit-awards/2025/) | [World Summit Awards (WSA)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/world-summit-awards/) | Environment & Green Energy | Winner | [Digital Green](https://techstartup.directory/companies/digital-green/) | FarmerChat | [\[15\]](#source-15) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/world-summit-awards/2025/) | [World Summit Awards (WSA)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/world-summit-awards/) | Government & Citizen Engagement | Winner | [MB Bank](https://techstartup.directory/companies/mb-bank/) | Thien Nguyen App (Digital Charity Platform) | [\[16\]](#source-16) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/awwwards/2025/) | [Awwwards Annual Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/awwwards/) | Site of the Year | Winner | [OFF+BRAND](https://techstartup.directory/companies/off-brand/) | Lando Norris website | [\[1\]](#source-1) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/world-summit-awards/2025/) | [World Summit Awards (WSA)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/world-summit-awards/) | Smart Settlements & Urbanization | Global Champion | [My Safetipin](https://techstartup.directory/companies/safetipin/) | Safetipin App | [\[17\]](#source-17) |

## Award organizers

- Awwwards
- Edison Awards
- iF International Forum Design
- International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences
- World Summit Awards
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- Đìzai Studio

## Sources

1. <a id="source-1"></a> [Awwwards Annual Awards — programme source](https://www.awwwards.com/annual-awards/winners)
2. <a id="source-2"></a> [Edison Awards — programme source](https://edisonawards.com/winners-2026/)
3. <a id="source-3"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — programme source](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/winner-overview/)
4. <a id="source-4"></a> [The Webby Awards — programme source](https://www.webbyawards.com/press/press-releases/30th-annual-webby-awards-announce-2026-winners/)
5. <a id="source-5"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — programme source](https://wsa-global.org/2026/01/21/announcing-the-winners-of-2025/)
6. <a id="source-6"></a> [WSIS Prizes — programme source](https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2026-07-09-WSIS-Prizes.aspx)
7. <a id="source-7"></a> [ZEN Design Challenge — programme source](https://www.facebook.com/dizaistudio/posts/pfbid0CszTBALNc3dtR6YArDpaTF3BrKUPhtGMrjpnKRh697DE4fbdS2baeisH9NfGVbwvl)
8. <a id="source-8"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — 2026 results](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/asus-zenbook-duo-ux8407/739316)
9. <a id="source-9"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — 2026 results](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/one-ui-7-the-first-step-to-ai-companion/758314)
10. <a id="source-10"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — 2026 results](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/fairphone-6/766147)
11. <a id="source-11"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — 2026 results](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/music-studio-5/758509)
12. <a id="source-12"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/winner/engaze-ai-powering-sales-for-restaurants-with-integrations-and-ai/)
13. <a id="source-13"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/winner/semart-pos-digitalizing-pico-nano-and-micro-entrepreneurs/)
14. <a id="source-14"></a> [Awwwards Annual Awards — 2025 results](https://www.awwwards.com/websites/sites_of_the_year/)
15. <a id="source-15"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/winner/farmerchat/)
16. <a id="source-16"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/winner/digital-charity-platform/)
17. <a id="source-17"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/2026/05/28/at-long-last-the-global-champions/)

Last updated: 2026-10-23

Last verified: Not yet verified

Editor: [Tech Awards Team](https://techstartup.directory/about/)

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## Related pages

- [Awwwards Annual Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/awwwards/)
- [Edison Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/)
- [iF DESIGN AWARD](https://techstartup.directory/awards/if-design-award/)
- [The Webby Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/)
- [World Summit Awards (WSA)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/world-summit-awards/)
- [WSIS Prizes](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wsis-prizes/)
- [ZEN Design Challenge](https://techstartup.directory/awards/zen-design-challenge/)