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title: "Innovation technology awards"
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last_updated: "2026-10-23"
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# Innovation technology awards

22 award programmes in this directory have the Innovation category tag. The directory records 101 results across these programmes; individual result categories may differ.

## Key Facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Category tag | Innovation |
| Award programmes | 22 |
| Results recorded | 101 |

## Innovation award programmes

| Award | Organizer | Region | Type | Results recorded |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [AI Breakthrough Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ai-breakthrough-awards/) | Tech Breakthrough | Global | Competition | 4 |
| [Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/asia-pacific-stevie-awards/) | Stevie Awards | Asia Pacific | Competition | 4 |
| [BIG Innovation Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/big-innovation-awards/) | Business Intelligence Group | Not disclosed | Competition | 4 |
| [CNBC Disruptor 50](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/) | CNBC | Global | Ranking | 6 |
| [Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (North America)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/deloitte-technology-fast-500/) | Deloitte | North America (US and Canada) | Ranking | 5 |
| [Edison Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/) | Edison Awards | Global | Competition | 6 |
| [FinTech Breakthrough Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fintech-breakthrough-awards/) | Tech Breakthrough | Global | Competition | 4 |
| [Globee Awards for Technology](https://techstartup.directory/awards/globee-technology-awards/) | Globee Awards | Global | Competition | 4 |
| [GSMA Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/glomo-awards/) | GSMA | Global | Competition | 5 |
| [iF DESIGN AWARD](https://techstartup.directory/awards/if-design-award/) | iF International Forum Design | Global | Competition | 4 |
| [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35](https://techstartup.directory/awards/mit-tr-35/) | MIT Technology Review | Global | Editorial list | 5 |
| [Red Dot Award: Product Design](https://techstartup.directory/awards/red-dot-award/) | Red Dot | Global | Competition | 3 |
| [TechCrunch Startup Battlefield](https://techstartup.directory/awards/techcrunch-startup-battlefield/) | TechCrunch | Global | Pitch competition | 4 |
| [Technology Pioneers](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wef-technology-pioneers/) | World Economic Forum | Global | Competition | 5 |
| [The American Business Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/american-business-awards/) | Stevie Awards | United States | Competition | 4 |
| [The Cloud Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cloud-awards/) | The Cloud Awards | Global | Competition | 4 |
| [The International Business Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/international-business-awards/) | Stevie Awards | Global | Competition | 4 |
| [TIME Best Inventions](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/) | TIME | Global | Editorial list | 6 |
| [World Changing Ideas Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-world-changing-ideas/) | Fast Company | Global | Competition | 4 |
| [World Summit Awards (WSA)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/world-summit-awards/) | World Summit Awards | Global | Competition | 5 |
| [World's Most Innovative Companies](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-most-innovative-companies/) | Fast Company | Global | Ranking | 6 |
| [WSIS Prizes](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wsis-prizes/) | International Telecommunication Union (ITU) | Global | Prize | 5 |

## Innovation 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 | [\[6\]](#source-6) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/2026/) | [TIME Best Inventions](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/) | AI | Honoree | [Anthropic](https://techstartup.directory/companies/anthropic/) | Claude Code | [\[23\]](#source-23) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/2026/) | [TIME Best Inventions](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/) | AI | Honoree | [Nvidia](https://techstartup.directory/companies/nvidia/) | NemoClaw | [\[24\]](#source-24) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/2026/) | [TIME Best Inventions](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/) | AI | Honoree | [Lovable](https://techstartup.directory/companies/lovable/) | Lovable | [\[25\]](#source-25) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-world-changing-ideas/2026/) | [World Changing Ideas Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-world-changing-ideas/) | AI and Technology Solutions | Winner | [Darktrace](https://techstartup.directory/companies/darktrace/) | Specialized AI for cyber defense | [\[26\]](#source-26) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-world-changing-ideas/2026/) | [World Changing Ideas Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-world-changing-ideas/) | AI and Technology Solutions | Winner | [Copyleaks](https://techstartup.directory/companies/copyleaks/) | AI Logic | [\[26\]](#source-26) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-world-changing-ideas/2026/) | [World Changing Ideas Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-world-changing-ideas/) | AI and Technology Solutions | Winner | [Ambience Healthcare](https://techstartup.directory/companies/ambience-healthcare/) | Healthcare intelligence platform | [\[26\]](#source-26) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ai-breakthrough-awards/2026/) | [AI Breakthrough Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ai-breakthrough-awards/) | AI Semiconductor Manufacturing Solution of the Year | Winner | [Tokyo Electron](https://techstartup.directory/companies/tokyo-electron/) | Not applicable | [\[27\]](#source-27) |
| [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 | [\[6\]](#source-6) |
| [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 | [\[6\]](#source-6) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/mit-tr-35/2026/) | [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35](https://techstartup.directory/awards/mit-tr-35/) | Artificial intelligence | Winner | [Nanyang Technological University](https://techstartup.directory/companies/nanyang-technological-university/) | Person: Mengmi Zhang | [\[28\]](#source-28) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/mit-tr-35/2026/) | [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35](https://techstartup.directory/awards/mit-tr-35/) | Artificial intelligence | Winner | [Mistral AI](https://techstartup.directory/companies/mistral-ai/) | Person: Giada Pistilli | [\[29\]](#source-29) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-most-innovative-companies/2026/) | [World's Most Innovative Companies](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-most-innovative-companies/) | Artificial Intelligence | Honoree | [Anthropic](https://techstartup.directory/companies/anthropic/) | Not applicable | [\[30\]](#source-30) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-most-innovative-companies/2026/) | [World's Most Innovative Companies](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-most-innovative-companies/) | Artificial Intelligence | Honoree | [Alibaba Group](https://techstartup.directory/companies/alibaba-group/) | Not applicable | [\[30\]](#source-30) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-most-innovative-companies/2026/) | [World's Most Innovative Companies](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-most-innovative-companies/) | Artificial Intelligence | Honoree | [Cerebras Systems](https://techstartup.directory/companies/cerebras-systems/) | Not applicable | [\[30\]](#source-30) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-most-innovative-companies/2026/) | [World's Most Innovative Companies](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-most-innovative-companies/) | Asia-Pacific | Honoree | [TSMC](https://techstartup.directory/companies/tsmc/) | Not applicable | [\[31\]](#source-31) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-most-innovative-companies/2026/) | [World's Most Innovative Companies](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-most-innovative-companies/) | Asia-Pacific | Honoree | [Upstage](https://techstartup.directory/companies/upstage/) | Not applicable | [\[31\]](#source-31) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-world-changing-ideas/2026/) | [World Changing Ideas Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-world-changing-ideas/) | Asia-Pacific | Winner | [Ovum](https://techstartup.directory/companies/ovum/) | Ovum AI | [\[32\]](#source-32) |
| [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) | [\[6\]](#source-6) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fintech-breakthrough-awards/2026/) | [FinTech Breakthrough Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fintech-breakthrough-awards/) | B2B Payments Innovation Award | Winner | [Bottomline](https://techstartup.directory/companies/bottomline/) | Paymode for Digital Banking | [\[33\]](#source-33) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cloud-awards/2026/) | [The Cloud Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cloud-awards/) | Best Cloud Automation Solution | Winner | [Workato](https://techstartup.directory/companies/workato/) | Workato ONE | [\[16\]](#source-16) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cloud-awards/2026/) | [The Cloud Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cloud-awards/) | Best Cloud ERP / Payroll Solution | Winner | [Deel](https://techstartup.directory/companies/deel/) | Global HR & Payroll Platform | [\[16\]](#source-16) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cloud-awards/2026/) | [The Cloud Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cloud-awards/) | Best Cloud Infrastructure | Winner | [Vultr](https://techstartup.directory/companies/vultr/) | Vultr Cloud GPU | [\[16\]](#source-16) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/glomo-awards/2026/) | [GSMA Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/glomo-awards/) | Best Cloud Solution | Winner | [SK Telecom](https://techstartup.directory/companies/sk-telecom/) | SKT Haein GPU Cluster | [\[9\]](#source-9) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/globee-technology-awards/2026/) | [Globee Awards for Technology](https://techstartup.directory/awards/globee-technology-awards/) | Best Fraud Prevention & Online Identity Verification | Gold | [AU10TIX](https://techstartup.directory/companies/au10tix/) | AU10TIX Identity Verification Suite | [\[8\]](#source-8) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/glomo-awards/2026/) | [GSMA Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/glomo-awards/) | Best in Show | Winner | [Samsung](https://techstartup.directory/companies/samsung/) | Galaxy S26 Ultra | [\[9\]](#source-9) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/glomo-awards/2026/) | [GSMA Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/glomo-awards/) | Best Mobile Network Infrastructure | Winner | [Huawei](https://techstartup.directory/companies/huawei/) | UWB AAU series | [\[9\]](#source-9) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/glomo-awards/2026/) | [GSMA Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/glomo-awards/) | Best Smartphone | Winner | [Apple](https://techstartup.directory/companies/apple/) | iPhone 17 Pro series | [\[9\]](#source-9) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/international-business-awards/2026/) | [The International Business Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/international-business-awards/) | Best Technical Support Solution - Computer Technologies | Gold Stevie | [PLDT and Smart](https://techstartup.directory/companies/pldt-smart/) | Not applicable | [\[17\]](#source-17) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/american-business-awards/2026/) | [The American Business Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/american-business-awards/) | Best Technical Support Strategy and Implementation | Gold Stevie | [MetTel](https://techstartup.directory/companies/mettel/) | Not applicable | [\[15\]](#source-15) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/international-business-awards/2026/) | [The International Business Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/international-business-awards/) | Best Technology Resilience and Cybersecurity Program of the Year | Gold Stevie | [Cathay United Bank](https://techstartup.directory/companies/cathay-united-bank/) | Not applicable | [\[17\]](#source-17) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ai-breakthrough-awards/2026/) | [AI Breakthrough Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ai-breakthrough-awards/) | Best Use of AI for Game Development | Winner | [Tencent Games](https://techstartup.directory/companies/tencent-games/) | MagicDawn | [\[27\]](#source-27) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fintech-breakthrough-awards/2026/) | [FinTech Breakthrough Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fintech-breakthrough-awards/) | Best Use of AI in FinTech | Winner | [Xero](https://techstartup.directory/companies/xero/) | Not applicable | [\[33\]](#source-33) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/globee-technology-awards/2026/) | [Globee Awards for Technology](https://techstartup.directory/awards/globee-technology-awards/) | Best Workflow Orchestration & Low-Code Platform | Gold | [FPT Corporation](https://techstartup.directory/companies/fpt/) | Kyta Platform | [\[8\]](#source-8) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/mit-tr-35/2026/) | [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35](https://techstartup.directory/awards/mit-tr-35/) | Biotechnology | Winner | [Boltz](https://techstartup.directory/companies/boltz/) | Person: Gabriele Corso | [\[34\]](#source-34) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/big-innovation-awards/2026/) | [BIG Innovation Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/big-innovation-awards/) | Business Services | Winner | [Infosys](https://techstartup.directory/companies/infosys/) | Not applicable | [\[3\]](#source-3) |
| [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) | [\[22\]](#source-22) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/globee-technology-awards/2026/) | [Globee Awards for Technology](https://techstartup.directory/awards/globee-technology-awards/) | Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Solution | Gold | [Viettel IDC](https://techstartup.directory/companies/viettel-idc/) | Viettel Virtual Private Cloud (vVPC) | [\[8\]](#source-8) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cloud-awards/2026/) | [The Cloud Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cloud-awards/) | Cloud Innovator of the Year | Winner | [SingleStore](https://techstartup.directory/companies/singlestore/) | Helios | [\[16\]](#source-16) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/mit-tr-35/2026/) | [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35](https://techstartup.directory/awards/mit-tr-35/) | Computing and robotics | Winner | [Vaire Computing](https://techstartup.directory/companies/vaire-computing/) | Person: Hannah Earley | [\[35\]](#source-35) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/mit-tr-35/2026/) | [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35](https://techstartup.directory/awards/mit-tr-35/) | Computing and robotics | Winner | [Shanghai Innovation Institute](https://techstartup.directory/companies/shanghai-innovation-institute/) | Person: Jianlan Luo | [\[36\]](#source-36) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/2026/) | [TIME Best Inventions](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/) | Consumer Electronics | Honoree | [Samsung](https://techstartup.directory/companies/samsung/) | Galaxy S26 Ultra | [\[37\]](#source-37) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/2026/) | [TIME Best Inventions](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/) | Consumer Electronics | Honoree | [LG Electronics](https://techstartup.directory/companies/lg-electronics/) | OLED evo AI W6 | [\[38\]](#source-38) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/2026/) | [TIME Best Inventions](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/) | Consumer Electronics | Honoree | [Apple](https://techstartup.directory/companies/apple/) | iPhone Duo | [\[39\]](#source-39) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fintech-breakthrough-awards/2026/) | [FinTech Breakthrough Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fintech-breakthrough-awards/) | Consumer Lending Product of the Year | Winner | [Nexo](https://techstartup.directory/companies/nexo/) | Not applicable | [\[33\]](#source-33) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/glomo-awards/2026/) | [GSMA Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/glomo-awards/) | Disruptive Device Innovation | Winner | [Honor](https://techstartup.directory/companies/honor/) | Silicon carbon battery technology | [\[9\]](#source-9) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/2026/) | [CNBC Disruptor 50](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/) | Disruptor 50 | Rank #1 | [Anthropic](https://techstartup.directory/companies/anthropic/) | Not applicable | [\[4\]](#source-4) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/2026/) | [CNBC Disruptor 50](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/) | Disruptor 50 | Rank #2 | [OpenAI](https://techstartup.directory/companies/openai/) | Not applicable | [\[4\]](#source-4) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/2026/) | [CNBC Disruptor 50](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/) | Disruptor 50 | Rank #3 | [Databricks](https://techstartup.directory/companies/databricks/) | Not applicable | [\[4\]](#source-4) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/2026/) | [CNBC Disruptor 50](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/) | Disruptor 50 | Rank #7 | [Mistral AI](https://techstartup.directory/companies/mistral-ai/) | Not applicable | [\[4\]](#source-4) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/2026/) | [CNBC Disruptor 50](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/) | Disruptor 50 | Rank #20 | [Canva](https://techstartup.directory/companies/canva/) | Not applicable | [\[4\]](#source-4) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/2026/) | [CNBC Disruptor 50](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/) | Disruptor 50 | Rank #31 | [Perplexity](https://techstartup.directory/companies/perplexity/) | Not applicable | [\[4\]](#source-4) |
| [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 | [\[22\]](#source-22) |
| [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 | [\[22\]](#source-22) |
| [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 | [\[22\]](#source-22) |
| [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 | [\[6\]](#source-6) |
| [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 | [\[6\]](#source-6) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/globee-technology-awards/2026/) | [Globee Awards for Technology](https://techstartup.directory/awards/globee-technology-awards/) | Hybrid Cloud Solution | Gold | [Broadcom](https://techstartup.directory/companies/broadcom/) | VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 | [\[8\]](#source-8) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ai-breakthrough-awards/2026/) | [AI Breakthrough Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ai-breakthrough-awards/) | Informational Bot Solution of the Year | Winner | [TCS](https://techstartup.directory/companies/tcs/) | Not applicable | [\[27\]](#source-27) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/big-innovation-awards/2026/) | [BIG Innovation Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/big-innovation-awards/) | Internet and Technology | Winner | [Pega](https://techstartup.directory/companies/pega/) | Pega Blueprint | [\[3\]](#source-3) |
| [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) | [\[40\]](#source-40) |
| [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 | [\[41\]](#source-41) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ai-breakthrough-awards/2026/) | [AI Breakthrough Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ai-breakthrough-awards/) | Overall AI Platform of the Year | Winner | [Anyscale](https://techstartup.directory/companies/anyscale/) | Not applicable | [\[27\]](#source-27) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/asia-pacific-stevie-awards/2026/) | [Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/asia-pacific-stevie-awards/) | People's Choice: Business Products & Services | Winner | [Just Right Parking](https://techstartup.directory/companies/just-right-parking/) | Not disclosed | [\[2\]](#source-2) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/asia-pacific-stevie-awards/2026/) | [Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/asia-pacific-stevie-awards/) | People's Choice: Startups | Winner | [Garasi Travel (PT GARA Indonesia Group)](https://techstartup.directory/companies/garasi-travel/) | Not disclosed | [\[2\]](#source-2) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/asia-pacific-stevie-awards/2026/) | [Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/asia-pacific-stevie-awards/) | People's Choice: Tech Startups | Winner | [Deegenics](https://techstartup.directory/companies/deegenics/) | Not disclosed | [\[2\]](#source-2) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/asia-pacific-stevie-awards/2026/) | [Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/asia-pacific-stevie-awards/) | People's Choice: Technology Industries | Winner | [ASRock](https://techstartup.directory/companies/asrock/) | Not disclosed | [\[2\]](#source-2) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/red-dot-award/2026/) | [Red Dot Award: Product Design](https://techstartup.directory/awards/red-dot-award/) | Product Design | Red Dot: Best of the Best | [LG Electronics](https://techstartup.directory/companies/lg-electronics/) | LG OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV | [\[42\]](#source-42) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/red-dot-award/2026/) | [Red Dot Award: Product Design](https://techstartup.directory/awards/red-dot-award/) | Product Design | Red Dot: Best of the Best | [Samsung](https://techstartup.directory/companies/samsung/) | OLED TV S95H | [\[43\]](#source-43) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/red-dot-award/2026/) | [Red Dot Award: Product Design](https://techstartup.directory/awards/red-dot-award/) | Product Design (Innovative Design) | Red Dot: Best of the Best | [ASUS](https://techstartup.directory/companies/asus/) | ROG Zephyrus Duo | [\[44\]](#source-44) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fintech-breakthrough-awards/2026/) | [FinTech Breakthrough Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fintech-breakthrough-awards/) | Risk Management Platform of the Year | Winner | [Moody's](https://techstartup.directory/companies/moodys/) | OneView | [\[33\]](#source-33) |
| [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 | [\[22\]](#source-22) |
| [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 | [\[45\]](#source-45) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/big-innovation-awards/2026/) | [BIG Innovation Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/big-innovation-awards/) | Software | Winner | [Adversa AI](https://techstartup.directory/companies/adversa-ai/) | Agentic AI Security Platform | [\[3\]](#source-3) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/big-innovation-awards/2026/) | [BIG Innovation Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/big-innovation-awards/) | Software | Winner | [Dropzone AI](https://techstartup.directory/companies/dropzone-ai/) | AI SOC Analyst | [\[3\]](#source-3) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/techcrunch-startup-battlefield/2026/) | [TechCrunch Startup Battlefield](https://techstartup.directory/awards/techcrunch-startup-battlefield/) | Startup Battlefield | Winner | [Intero Biosystems](https://techstartup.directory/companies/intero-biosystems/) | GastroScreen | [\[13\]](#source-13) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/techcrunch-startup-battlefield/2026/) | [TechCrunch Startup Battlefield](https://techstartup.directory/awards/techcrunch-startup-battlefield/) | Startup Battlefield | Runner-up | [Apate](https://techstartup.directory/companies/apate/) | Not applicable | [\[13\]](#source-13) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/techcrunch-startup-battlefield/2026/) | [TechCrunch Startup Battlefield](https://techstartup.directory/awards/techcrunch-startup-battlefield/) | Startup Battlefield | Finalist | [Satlyt](https://techstartup.directory/companies/satlyt/) | Not applicable | [\[46\]](#source-46) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/techcrunch-startup-battlefield/2026/) | [TechCrunch Startup Battlefield](https://techstartup.directory/awards/techcrunch-startup-battlefield/) | Startup Battlefield | Finalist | [Industrial Next](https://techstartup.directory/companies/industrial-next/) | Not applicable | [\[46\]](#source-46) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/american-business-awards/2026/) | [The American Business Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/american-business-awards/) | Technology Department of the Year | Gold Stevie | [Kaseya](https://techstartup.directory/companies/kaseya/) | Not applicable | [\[15\]](#source-15) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/international-business-awards/2026/) | [The International Business Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/international-business-awards/) | Technology Department of the Year | Gold Stevie | [Kaseya](https://techstartup.directory/companies/kaseya/) | Not applicable | [\[17\]](#source-17) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/american-business-awards/2026/) | [The American Business Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/american-business-awards/) | Technology Innovation of the Year - Software | Gold Stevie | [Dassault Systemes](https://techstartup.directory/companies/dassault-systemes/) | Virtual Twin as a Service (VTaaS) | [\[15\]](#source-15) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/american-business-awards/2026/) | [The American Business Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/american-business-awards/) | Technology Innovation of the Year - Software | Silver Stevie | [Verizon Connect](https://techstartup.directory/companies/verizon-connect/) | Verizon Connect Reveal | [\[15\]](#source-15) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wef-technology-pioneers/2026/) | [Technology Pioneers](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wef-technology-pioneers/) | Technology Pioneers 2026 | Selected | [Tripo AI](https://techstartup.directory/companies/tripo-ai/) | Not applicable | [\[14\]](#source-14) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wef-technology-pioneers/2026/) | [Technology Pioneers](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wef-technology-pioneers/) | Technology Pioneers 2026 | Selected | [SixSense](https://techstartup.directory/companies/sixsense/) | Not applicable | [\[14\]](#source-14) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wef-technology-pioneers/2026/) | [Technology Pioneers](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wef-technology-pioneers/) | Technology Pioneers 2026 | Selected | [RLWRLD](https://techstartup.directory/companies/rlwrld/) | Not applicable | [\[14\]](#source-14) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wef-technology-pioneers/2026/) | [Technology Pioneers](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wef-technology-pioneers/) | Technology Pioneers 2026 | Selected | [Inception Labs](https://techstartup.directory/companies/inception-labs/) | Not applicable | [\[14\]](#source-14) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wef-technology-pioneers/2026/) | [Technology Pioneers](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wef-technology-pioneers/) | Technology Pioneers 2026 | Selected | [OptQC](https://techstartup.directory/companies/optqc/) | Not applicable | [\[14\]](#source-14) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/international-business-awards/2026/) | [The International Business Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/international-business-awards/) | Technology Team of the Year | Gold Stevie | [8x8](https://techstartup.directory/companies/8x8/) | Not applicable | [\[17\]](#source-17) |
| [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 | [\[47\]](#source-47) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-most-innovative-companies/2026/) | [World's Most Innovative Companies](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-most-innovative-companies/) | World's 50 Most Innovative Companies | Rank #1 | [Google](https://techstartup.directory/companies/google/) | Not applicable | [\[48\]](#source-48) |
| [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 | [\[49\]](#source-49) |
| [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 | [\[50\]](#source-50) |
| [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 | [\[51\]](#source-51) |
| [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) | [\[52\]](#source-52) |
| [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 | [\[53\]](#source-53) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/deloitte-technology-fast-500/2025/) | [Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (North America)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/deloitte-technology-fast-500/) | Technology Fast 500 | Rank #1 | [Impiricus](https://techstartup.directory/companies/impiricus/) | Not applicable | [\[5\]](#source-5) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/deloitte-technology-fast-500/2025/) | [Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (North America)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/deloitte-technology-fast-500/) | Technology Fast 500 | Rank #3 | [Horizon3.ai](https://techstartup.directory/companies/horizon3-ai/) | Not applicable | [\[5\]](#source-5) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/deloitte-technology-fast-500/2025/) | [Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (North America)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/deloitte-technology-fast-500/) | Technology Fast 500 | Rank #6 | [JobTread Software](https://techstartup.directory/companies/jobtread/) | Not applicable | [\[5\]](#source-5) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/deloitte-technology-fast-500/2025/) | [Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (North America)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/deloitte-technology-fast-500/) | Technology Fast 500 | Rank #7 | [Cyera](https://techstartup.directory/companies/cyera/) | Not applicable | [\[5\]](#source-5) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/deloitte-technology-fast-500/2025/) | [Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (North America)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/deloitte-technology-fast-500/) | Technology Fast 500 | Rank #8 | [Warmly](https://techstartup.directory/companies/warmly/) | Not applicable | [\[5\]](#source-5) |

## Award organizers

- Tech Breakthrough
- Stevie Awards
- Business Intelligence Group
- CNBC
- Deloitte
- Edison Awards
- Globee Awards
- GSMA
- iF International Forum Design
- MIT Technology Review
- Red Dot
- TechCrunch
- World Economic Forum
- The Cloud Awards
- TIME
- Fast Company
- World Summit Awards
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

## Sources

1. <a id="source-1"></a> [AI Breakthrough Awards — programme source](https://aibreakthroughawards.com/2026-award-winners/)
2. <a id="source-2"></a> [Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards — programme source](https://stevieawards.com/winners-announced-2026-people%E2%80%99s-choice-stevie%C2%AE-awards-favorite-companies-13th-annual-asia-pacific)
3. <a id="source-3"></a> [BIG Innovation Awards — programme source](https://www.bintelligence.com/posts/2026-big-innovation-awards-159-trailblazers-prove-where-innovation-is-really-happening)
4. <a id="source-4"></a> [CNBC Disruptor 50 — programme source](https://timesbrasil.com.br/empresas-e-negocios/inteligencia-artificial/cnbc-disruptor-50-de-2026-veja-a-lista-completa-de-empresas-rankings-e-a-nova-lider-na-corrida-da-i-a/)
5. <a id="source-5"></a> [Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (North America) — programme source](https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/Industries/tmt/content/fast500-winners.html)
6. <a id="source-6"></a> [Edison Awards — programme source](https://edisonawards.com/winners-2026/)
7. <a id="source-7"></a> [FinTech Breakthrough Awards — programme source](https://fintechbreakthrough.com/2026-winners/)
8. <a id="source-8"></a> [Globee Awards for Technology — programme source](https://globeeawards.com/2026-winners-technology/)
9. <a id="source-9"></a> [GSMA Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) — programme source](https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/articles/2026-glomo-awards-winners-crowned-at-mwc26-barcelona)
10. <a id="source-10"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — programme source](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/winner-overview/)
11. <a id="source-11"></a> [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 — programme source](https://www.technologyreview.com/innovators-under-35/2026/)
12. <a id="source-12"></a> [Red Dot Award: Product Design — programme source](https://www.red-dot.org/media-support-pd-2026)
13. <a id="source-13"></a> [TechCrunch Startup Battlefield — programme source](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/and-the-winner-of-startup-battlefield-at-disrupt-2026-is-intero-biosystems/)
14. <a id="source-14"></a> [Technology Pioneers — programme source](https://www.weforum.org/press/2026/06/new-technology-pioneers-are-building-the-infrastructure-for-the-next-era-of-ai-96a8d3e248/)
15. <a id="source-15"></a> [The American Business Awards — programme source](https://aba.stevieawards.com/awards/aba-winners/2026/technology-category-winners/)
16. <a id="source-16"></a> [The Cloud Awards — programme source](https://www.cloud-awards.com/2025-26-cloud-computing-awards-winners)
17. <a id="source-17"></a> [The International Business Awards — programme source](https://iba.stevieawards.com/awards/iba-winners/2026/technology-category-winners/)
18. <a id="source-18"></a> [TIME Best Inventions — programme source](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/)
19. <a id="source-19"></a> [World Changing Ideas Awards — programme source](https://www.fastcompany.com/world-changing-ideas)
20. <a id="source-20"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — programme source](https://wsa-global.org/2026/01/21/announcing-the-winners-of-2025/)
21. <a id="source-21"></a> [World's Most Innovative Companies — programme source](https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/list)
22. <a id="source-22"></a> [WSIS Prizes — programme source](https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2026-07-09-WSIS-Prizes.aspx)
23. <a id="source-23"></a> [TIME Best Inventions — 2026 results](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/anthropic-claude-code/)
24. <a id="source-24"></a> [TIME Best Inventions — 2026 results](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/nvidia-nemoclaw/)
25. <a id="source-25"></a> [TIME Best Inventions — 2026 results](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/lovable/)
26. <a id="source-26"></a> [World Changing Ideas Awards — 2026 results](https://www.fastcompany.com/91547084/ai-technology-solutions-world-changing-ideas-2026)
27. <a id="source-27"></a> [AI Breakthrough Awards — 2026 results](https://aimagazine.com/globenewswire/3317674)
28. <a id="source-28"></a> [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 — 2026 results](https://www.technologyreview.com/innovator/mengmi-zhang-vision-models-see-like-us/)
29. <a id="source-29"></a> [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 — 2026 results](https://www.technologyreview.com/innovator/giada-pistilli-ai-philosopher/)
30. <a id="source-30"></a> [World's Most Innovative Companies — 2026 results](https://www.fastcompany.com/91495412/artificial-intelligence-most-innovative-companies-2026)
31. <a id="source-31"></a> [World's Most Innovative Companies — 2026 results](https://www.fastcompany.com/91497059/asia-pacific-most-innovative-companies-2026)
32. <a id="source-32"></a> [World Changing Ideas Awards — 2026 results](https://www.fastcompany.com/91547126/asia-pacific-world-changing-ideas-2026)
33. <a id="source-33"></a> [FinTech Breakthrough Awards — 2026 results](https://www.fintechfutures.com/press-releases/a-decade-of-fintech-innovation-10th-annual-fintech-breakthrough-award-winners-announced)
34. <a id="source-34"></a> [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 — 2026 results](https://www.technologyreview.com/innovator/gabriele-corso-molecular-biology-open-source-ai-tools/)
35. <a id="source-35"></a> [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 — 2026 results](https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/09/08/1142079/hannah-earley-computer-chips-recycle-energy/)
36. <a id="source-36"></a> [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 — 2026 results](https://www.technologyreview.com/innovator/jianlan-luo-faster-robot-learning-ai/)
37. <a id="source-37"></a> [TIME Best Inventions — 2026 results](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/)
38. <a id="source-38"></a> [TIME Best Inventions — 2026 results](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/lg-oled-evo-ai-w6/)
39. <a id="source-39"></a> [TIME Best Inventions — 2026 results](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/apple-iphone-duo/)
40. <a id="source-40"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — 2026 results](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/asus-zenbook-duo-ux8407/739316)
41. <a id="source-41"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — 2026 results](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/one-ui-7-the-first-step-to-ai-companion/758314)
42. <a id="source-42"></a> [Red Dot Award: Product Design — 2026 results](https://www.lg.com/th/about-lg/press-media/lge-red-dot-award-2026-en/)
43. <a id="source-43"></a> [Red Dot Award: Product Design — 2026 results](https://design.samsung.com/global/contents/news/50)
44. <a id="source-44"></a> [Red Dot Award: Product Design — 2026 results](https://press.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-rog-red-dot-awards-2026/)
45. <a id="source-45"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — 2026 results](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/fairphone-6/766147)
46. <a id="source-46"></a> [TechCrunch Startup Battlefield — 2026 results](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/meet-the-five-companies-competing-in-the-startup-battlefield-finals-at-disrupt-2026)
47. <a id="source-47"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — 2026 results](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/music-studio-5/758509)
48. <a id="source-48"></a> [World's Most Innovative Companies — 2026 results](https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies)
49. <a id="source-49"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/winner/engaze-ai-powering-sales-for-restaurants-with-integrations-and-ai/)
50. <a id="source-50"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/winner/semart-pos-digitalizing-pico-nano-and-micro-entrepreneurs/)
51. <a id="source-51"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/winner/farmerchat/)
52. <a id="source-52"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/winner/digital-charity-platform/)
53. <a id="source-53"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/2026/05/28/at-long-last-the-global-champions/)

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

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## Related pages

- [AI Breakthrough Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ai-breakthrough-awards/)
- [Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/asia-pacific-stevie-awards/)
- [BIG Innovation Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/big-innovation-awards/)
- [CNBC Disruptor 50](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/)
- [Deloitte Technology Fast 500 (North America)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/deloitte-technology-fast-500/)
- [Edison Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/edison-awards/)
- [FinTech Breakthrough Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fintech-breakthrough-awards/)
- [Globee Awards for Technology](https://techstartup.directory/awards/globee-technology-awards/)
- [GSMA Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/glomo-awards/)
- [iF DESIGN AWARD](https://techstartup.directory/awards/if-design-award/)
- [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35](https://techstartup.directory/awards/mit-tr-35/)
- [Red Dot Award: Product Design](https://techstartup.directory/awards/red-dot-award/)
- [TechCrunch Startup Battlefield](https://techstartup.directory/awards/techcrunch-startup-battlefield/)
- [Technology Pioneers](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wef-technology-pioneers/)
- [The American Business Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/american-business-awards/)
- [The Cloud Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cloud-awards/)
- [The International Business Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/international-business-awards/)
- [TIME Best Inventions](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/)
- [World Changing Ideas Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-world-changing-ideas/)
- [World Summit Awards (WSA)](https://techstartup.directory/awards/world-summit-awards/)
- [World's Most Innovative Companies](https://techstartup.directory/awards/fast-company-most-innovative-companies/)
- [WSIS Prizes](https://techstartup.directory/awards/wsis-prizes/)