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title: "Global technology awards"
canonical_url: "https://techstartup.directory/regions/global/"
last_updated: "2026-10-23"
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# Global technology awards

27 award programmes in this directory cover Global. The directory records 131 results across these programmes; region describes programme scope, not recipient location.

## Key Facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Programme region | Global |
| Award programmes | 27 |
| Results recorded | 131 |

## Global award programmes

| Award | Organizer | Region | Type | Results recorded |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [AI Breakthrough Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ai-breakthrough-awards/) | Tech Breakthrough | Global | Competition | 4 |
| [Awwwards Annual Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/awwwards/) | Awwwards | Global | Competition | 3 |
| [CES Innovation Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ces-innovation-awards/) | Consumer Technology Association | Global | Competition | 7 |
| [CNBC Disruptor 50](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cnbc-disruptor-50/) | CNBC | Global | Ranking | 6 |
| [Cybersecurity Excellence Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cybersecurity-excellence-awards/) | Cybersecurity Insiders | Global | Competition | 4 |
| [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 |
| [Forbes Cloud 100](https://techstartup.directory/awards/forbes-cloud-100/) | Forbes with Bessemer Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures | Global | Ranking | 6 |
| [G2 Best Software Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/g2-best-software-awards/) | G2 | Global | Review-based | 5 |
| [Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice](https://techstartup.directory/awards/gartner-peer-insights-customers-choice/) | Gartner | Global | Review-based | 4 |
| [Globee Awards for Technology](https://techstartup.directory/awards/globee-technology-awards/) | Globee Awards | Global | Competition | 4 |
| [Golden Kitty Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/golden-kitty-awards/) | Product Hunt | Global | Public vote | 6 |
| [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 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 |
| [The SaaS Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/saas-awards/) | The Cloud Awards | Global | Competition | 4 |
| [The Webby Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/) | International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences | Global | Competition | 8 |
| [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 |

## Global 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/cybersecurity-excellence-awards/2026/) | [Cybersecurity Excellence Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cybersecurity-excellence-awards/) | Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV) | Gold | [Picus Security](https://techstartup.directory/companies/picus-security/) | AI-Powered BAS | [\[5\]](#source-5) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cybersecurity-excellence-awards/2026/) | [Cybersecurity Excellence Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cybersecurity-excellence-awards/) | Agentic AI Governance | Gold | [Airia](https://techstartup.directory/companies/airia/) | AI Governance | [\[5\]](#source-5) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cybersecurity-excellence-awards/2026/) | [Cybersecurity Excellence Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cybersecurity-excellence-awards/) | Agentic AI Security | Gold | [HUMAN](https://techstartup.directory/companies/human-security/) | AgenticTrust | [\[5\]](#source-5) |
| [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 | [\[28\]](#source-28) |
| [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 | [\[29\]](#source-29) |
| [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 | [\[30\]](#source-30) |
| [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 | [\[31\]](#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/) | AI and Technology Solutions | Winner | [Copyleaks](https://techstartup.directory/companies/copyleaks/) | AI Logic | [\[31\]](#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/) | AI and Technology Solutions | Winner | [Ambience Healthcare](https://techstartup.directory/companies/ambience-healthcare/) | Healthcare intelligence platform | [\[31\]](#source-31) |
| [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 | [\[32\]](#source-32) |
| [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 | [\[33\]](#source-33) |
| [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 | [\[34\]](#source-34) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ces-innovation-awards/2026/) | [CES Innovation Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ces-innovation-awards/) | Artificial Intelligence | Best of Innovation | [Doosan Robotics](https://techstartup.directory/companies/doosan-robotics/) | AI-powered Autonomous Mobile Robot System (Scan&Go) | [\[3\]](#source-3) |
| [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 | [\[35\]](#source-35) |
| [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 | [\[35\]](#source-35) |
| [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 | [\[35\]](#source-35) |
| [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 | [\[36\]](#source-36) |
| [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 | [\[36\]](#source-36) |
| [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 | [\[37\]](#source-37) |
| [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 | [\[38\]](#source-38) |
| [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 | [\[22\]](#source-22) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/g2-best-software-awards/2026/) | [G2 Best Software Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/g2-best-software-awards/) | Best APAC Software Companies | Rank #1 | [Canva](https://techstartup.directory/companies/canva/) | Not applicable | [\[39\]](#source-39) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/g2-best-software-awards/2026/) | [G2 Best Software Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/g2-best-software-awards/) | Best APAC Software Companies | Rank #4 | [BrowserStack](https://techstartup.directory/companies/browserstack/) | Not applicable | [\[39\]](#source-39) |
| [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 | [\[19\]](#source-19) |
| [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 | [\[19\]](#source-19) |
| [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 | [\[19\]](#source-19) |
| [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 | [\[13\]](#source-13) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/saas-awards/2026/) | [The SaaS Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/saas-awards/) | Best Enterprise-Level SaaS Product | Winner | [PagerDuty](https://techstartup.directory/companies/pagerduty/) | PagerDuty Operations Cloud | [\[21\]](#source-21) |
| [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 | [\[11\]](#source-11) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/g2-best-software-awards/2026/) | [G2 Best Software Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/g2-best-software-awards/) | Best Global Software Companies | Rank #1 | [Salesforce](https://techstartup.directory/companies/salesforce/) | Not applicable | [\[9\]](#source-9) |
| [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 | [\[22\]](#source-22) |
| [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 | [\[13\]](#source-13) |
| [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 | [\[13\]](#source-13) |
| [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 | [\[22\]](#source-22) |
| [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 | [\[22\]](#source-22) |
| [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 | [\[22\]](#source-22) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/saas-awards/2026/) | [The SaaS Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/saas-awards/) | Best SaaS for Sustainability and Ethical Impact | Winner | [ServiceNow](https://techstartup.directory/companies/servicenow/) | Now Platform | [\[21\]](#source-21) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/saas-awards/2026/) | [The SaaS Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/saas-awards/) | Best SaaS Solution for Sales, Marketing & CRM | Winner | [Kustomer](https://techstartup.directory/companies/kustomer/) | Kustomer AI | [\[21\]](#source-21) |
| [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 | [\[13\]](#source-13) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/g2-best-software-awards/2026/) | [G2 Best Software Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/g2-best-software-awards/) | Best Software Products | Rank #1 | [Hootsuite](https://techstartup.directory/companies/hootsuite/) | Hootsuite | [\[9\]](#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 | [\[20\]](#source-20) |
| [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 | [\[20\]](#source-20) |
| [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 | [\[32\]](#source-32) |
| [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 | [\[38\]](#source-38) |
| [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 | [\[11\]](#source-11) |
| [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 | [\[40\]](#source-40) |
| [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 | [\[22\]](#source-22) |
| [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) | [\[27\]](#source-27) |
| [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) | [\[11\]](#source-11) |
| [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 | [\[19\]](#source-19) |
| [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 | [\[41\]](#source-41) |
| [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 | [\[42\]](#source-42) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ces-innovation-awards/2026/) | [CES Innovation Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ces-innovation-awards/) | Construction & Industrial Tech | Best of Innovation | [Samsung SDI](https://techstartup.directory/companies/samsung-sdi/) | SDI 25U-Power | [\[3\]](#source-3) |
| [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 | [\[43\]](#source-43) |
| [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 | [\[44\]](#source-44) |
| [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 | [\[45\]](#source-45) |
| [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 | [\[38\]](#source-38) |
| [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 | [\[13\]](#source-13) |
| [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 | [\[27\]](#source-27) |
| [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 | [\[27\]](#source-27) |
| [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 | [\[27\]](#source-27) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ces-innovation-awards/2026/) | [CES Innovation Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ces-innovation-awards/) | EdTech | Best of Innovation | [tonies](https://techstartup.directory/companies/tonies/) | Toniebox 2 | [\[3\]](#source-3) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ces-innovation-awards/2026/) | [CES Innovation Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ces-innovation-awards/) | Enterprise Tech | Best of Innovation | [HP](https://techstartup.directory/companies/hp/) | HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G1a Desktop Next Gen AI PC | [\[3\]](#source-3) |
| [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/ces-innovation-awards/2026/) | [CES Innovation Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ces-innovation-awards/) | Fashion Tech | Best of Innovation | [Qualcomm](https://techstartup.directory/companies/qualcomm/) | Snapdragon W5+ Gen 2 / W5 Gen 2 Wearable Platforms | [\[3\]](#source-3) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/g2-best-software-awards/2026/) | [G2 Best Software Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/g2-best-software-awards/) | Fastest-Growing Products | Rank #2 | [n8n](https://techstartup.directory/companies/n8n/) | n8n | [\[9\]](#source-9) |
| [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 | [\[11\]](#source-11) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ces-innovation-awards/2026/) | [CES Innovation Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ces-innovation-awards/) | Imaging | Best of Innovation | [LG Electronics](https://techstartup.directory/companies/lg-electronics/) | LG SIGNATURE OLED T | [\[3\]](#source-3) |
| [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 | [\[32\]](#source-32) |
| [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) | [\[46\]](#source-46) |
| [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 | [\[47\]](#source-47) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/saas-awards/2026/) | [The SaaS Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/saas-awards/) | Most Innovative SaaS Solution | Winner | [SnapLogic](https://techstartup.directory/companies/snaplogic/) | SnapLogic Agentic Integration Platform | [\[21\]](#source-21) |
| [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 | [\[32\]](#source-32) |
| [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 | [\[48\]](#source-48) |
| [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 | [\[49\]](#source-49) |
| [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 | [\[50\]](#source-50) |
| [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 | [\[38\]](#source-38) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ces-innovation-awards/2026/) | [CES Innovation Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/ces-innovation-awards/) | Robotics | Best of Innovation | [Oshkosh](https://techstartup.directory/companies/oshkosh/) | Oshkosh JLG Boom Lift with Robotic End Effector | [\[3\]](#source-3) |
| [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 | [\[27\]](#source-27) |
| [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 | [\[22\]](#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 | [\[51\]](#source-51) |
| [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 | [\[17\]](#source-17) |
| [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 | [\[17\]](#source-17) |
| [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 | [\[52\]](#source-52) |
| [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 | [\[52\]](#source-52) |
| [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 | [\[20\]](#source-20) |
| [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 | [\[18\]](#source-18) |
| [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 | [\[18\]](#source-18) |
| [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 | [\[18\]](#source-18) |
| [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 | [\[18\]](#source-18) |
| [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 | [\[18\]](#source-18) |
| [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 | [\[20\]](#source-20) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/gartner-peer-insights-customers-choice/2026/) | [Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice](https://techstartup.directory/awards/gartner-peer-insights-customers-choice/) | Voice of the Customer for Adversarial Exposure Validation | Customers' Choice | [Picus Security](https://techstartup.directory/companies/picus-security/) | Not applicable | [\[10\]](#source-10) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/gartner-peer-insights-customers-choice/2026/) | [Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice](https://techstartup.directory/awards/gartner-peer-insights-customers-choice/) | Voice of the Customer for Adversarial Exposure Validation | Customers' Choice | [Cymulate](https://techstartup.directory/companies/cymulate/) | Not applicable | [\[53\]](#source-53) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/gartner-peer-insights-customers-choice/2026/) | [Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice](https://techstartup.directory/awards/gartner-peer-insights-customers-choice/) | Voice of the Customer for Adversarial Exposure Validation | Customers' Choice | [Pentera](https://techstartup.directory/companies/pentera/) | Not applicable | [\[54\]](#source-54) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/gartner-peer-insights-customers-choice/2026/) | [Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice](https://techstartup.directory/awards/gartner-peer-insights-customers-choice/) | Voice of the Customer for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services | Customers' Choice | [HCLTech](https://techstartup.directory/companies/hcltech/) | Not applicable | [\[55\]](#source-55) |
| [2026](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cybersecurity-excellence-awards/2026/) | [Cybersecurity Excellence Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/cybersecurity-excellence-awards/) | Web Application Security | Gold | [Penta Security](https://techstartup.directory/companies/penta-security/) | WAPPLES | [\[56\]](#source-56) |
| [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 | [\[22\]](#source-22) |
| [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 | [\[57\]](#source-57) |
| [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 | [\[58\]](#source-58) |
| [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 | [\[2\]](#source-2) |
| [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 | [\[59\]](#source-59) |
| [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 | [\[60\]](#source-60) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/forbes-cloud-100/2025/) | [Forbes Cloud 100](https://techstartup.directory/awards/forbes-cloud-100/) | Cloud 100 | Listed | [OpenAI](https://techstartup.directory/companies/openai/) | Not applicable | [\[61\]](#source-61) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/forbes-cloud-100/2025/) | [Forbes Cloud 100](https://techstartup.directory/awards/forbes-cloud-100/) | Cloud 100 | Listed | [Cohesity](https://techstartup.directory/companies/cohesity/) | Not applicable | [\[61\]](#source-61) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/forbes-cloud-100/2025/) | [Forbes Cloud 100](https://techstartup.directory/awards/forbes-cloud-100/) | Cloud 100 | Listed | [AppsFlyer](https://techstartup.directory/companies/appsflyer/) | Not applicable | [\[61\]](#source-61) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/forbes-cloud-100/2025/) | [Forbes Cloud 100](https://techstartup.directory/awards/forbes-cloud-100/) | Cloud 100 | Listed | [Navan](https://techstartup.directory/companies/navan/) | Not applicable | [\[8\]](#source-8) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/forbes-cloud-100/2025/) | [Forbes Cloud 100](https://techstartup.directory/awards/forbes-cloud-100/) | Cloud 100 | Listed | [Sierra](https://techstartup.directory/companies/sierra/) | Not applicable | [\[8\]](#source-8) |
| [2025](https://techstartup.directory/awards/forbes-cloud-100/2025/) | [Forbes Cloud 100](https://techstartup.directory/awards/forbes-cloud-100/) | Cloud 100 | Listed | [Abridge](https://techstartup.directory/companies/abridge/) | Not applicable | [\[8\]](#source-8) |
| [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 | [\[62\]](#source-62) |
| [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 | [\[63\]](#source-63) |
| [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) | [\[64\]](#source-64) |
| [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 | [\[2\]](#source-2) |
| [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 | [\[65\]](#source-65) |
| [2024](https://techstartup.directory/awards/golden-kitty-awards/2024/) | [Golden Kitty Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/golden-kitty-awards/) | AI for Audio | Winner | [ElevenLabs](https://techstartup.directory/companies/elevenlabs/) | ElevenLabs | [\[12\]](#source-12) |
| [2024](https://techstartup.directory/awards/golden-kitty-awards/2024/) | [Golden Kitty Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/golden-kitty-awards/) | AI Hardware | Winner | [Oura](https://techstartup.directory/companies/oura/) | Oura Ring 4 | [\[12\]](#source-12) |
| [2024](https://techstartup.directory/awards/golden-kitty-awards/2024/) | [Golden Kitty Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/golden-kitty-awards/) | AI Model | Winner | [Anthropic](https://techstartup.directory/companies/anthropic/) | Claude 3 | [\[12\]](#source-12) |
| [2024](https://techstartup.directory/awards/golden-kitty-awards/2024/) | [Golden Kitty Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/golden-kitty-awards/) | Design Tools | Winner | [Figma](https://techstartup.directory/companies/figma/) | Figma AI | [\[12\]](#source-12) |
| [2024](https://techstartup.directory/awards/golden-kitty-awards/2024/) | [Golden Kitty Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/golden-kitty-awards/) | Developer Tools | Winner | [Supabase](https://techstartup.directory/companies/supabase/) | Supabase | [\[12\]](#source-12) |
| [2024](https://techstartup.directory/awards/golden-kitty-awards/2024/) | [Golden Kitty Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/golden-kitty-awards/) | Product of the Year | Winner | [Anysphere](https://techstartup.directory/companies/anysphere/) | Cursor | [\[12\]](#source-12) |

## Award organizers

- Tech Breakthrough
- Awwwards
- Consumer Technology Association
- CNBC
- Cybersecurity Insiders
- Edison Awards
- Forbes with Bessemer Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures
- G2
- Gartner
- Globee Awards
- Product Hunt
- GSMA
- iF International Forum Design
- MIT Technology Review
- Red Dot
- TechCrunch
- World Economic Forum
- The Cloud Awards
- Stevie Awards
- International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences
- 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> [Awwwards Annual Awards — programme source](https://www.awwwards.com/annual-awards/winners)
3. <a id="source-3"></a> [CES Innovation Awards — programme source](https://www.ces.tech/press-releases/cta-announces-ces-innovation-awards-2026-honorees)
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> [Cybersecurity Excellence Awards — programme source](https://cybersecurity-excellence-awards.com/2026-cybersecurity-product-service-awards-winners/)
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> [Forbes Cloud 100 — programme source](https://www.forbes.com/lists/cloud100/)
9. <a id="source-9"></a> [G2 Best Software Awards — programme source](https://company.g2.com/news/g2s-2026-best-software-awards)
10. <a id="source-10"></a> [Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice — programme source](https://www.picussecurity.com/resource/report/gartner-voice-of-the-customer-aev-2026)
11. <a id="source-11"></a> [Globee Awards for Technology — programme source](https://globeeawards.com/2026-winners-technology/)
12. <a id="source-12"></a> [Golden Kitty Awards — programme source](https://www.producthunt.com/golden-kitty-awards/hall-of-fame)
13. <a id="source-13"></a> [GSMA Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) — programme source](https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/articles/2026-glomo-awards-winners-crowned-at-mwc26-barcelona)
14. <a id="source-14"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — programme source](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/winner-overview/)
15. <a id="source-15"></a> [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 — programme source](https://www.technologyreview.com/innovators-under-35/2026/)
16. <a id="source-16"></a> [Red Dot Award: Product Design — programme source](https://www.red-dot.org/media-support-pd-2026)
17. <a id="source-17"></a> [TechCrunch Startup Battlefield — programme source](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/15/and-the-winner-of-startup-battlefield-at-disrupt-2026-is-intero-biosystems/)
18. <a id="source-18"></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/)
19. <a id="source-19"></a> [The Cloud Awards — programme source](https://www.cloud-awards.com/2025-26-cloud-computing-awards-winners)
20. <a id="source-20"></a> [The International Business Awards — programme source](https://iba.stevieawards.com/awards/iba-winners/2026/technology-category-winners/)
21. <a id="source-21"></a> [The SaaS Awards — programme source](https://www.cloud-awards.com/software-as-a-service-awards/2026-winners)
22. <a id="source-22"></a> [The Webby Awards — programme source](https://www.webbyawards.com/press/press-releases/30th-annual-webby-awards-announce-2026-winners/)
23. <a id="source-23"></a> [TIME Best Inventions — programme source](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/)
24. <a id="source-24"></a> [World Changing Ideas Awards — programme source](https://www.fastcompany.com/world-changing-ideas)
25. <a id="source-25"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — programme source](https://wsa-global.org/2026/01/21/announcing-the-winners-of-2025/)
26. <a id="source-26"></a> [World's Most Innovative Companies — programme source](https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/list)
27. <a id="source-27"></a> [WSIS Prizes — programme source](https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2026-07-09-WSIS-Prizes.aspx)
28. <a id="source-28"></a> [TIME Best Inventions — 2026 results](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/anthropic-claude-code/)
29. <a id="source-29"></a> [TIME Best Inventions — 2026 results](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/nvidia-nemoclaw/)
30. <a id="source-30"></a> [TIME Best Inventions — 2026 results](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/lovable/)
31. <a id="source-31"></a> [World Changing Ideas Awards — 2026 results](https://www.fastcompany.com/91547084/ai-technology-solutions-world-changing-ideas-2026)
32. <a id="source-32"></a> [AI Breakthrough Awards — 2026 results](https://aimagazine.com/globenewswire/3317674)
33. <a id="source-33"></a> [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 — 2026 results](https://www.technologyreview.com/innovator/mengmi-zhang-vision-models-see-like-us/)
34. <a id="source-34"></a> [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 — 2026 results](https://www.technologyreview.com/innovator/giada-pistilli-ai-philosopher/)
35. <a id="source-35"></a> [World's Most Innovative Companies — 2026 results](https://www.fastcompany.com/91495412/artificial-intelligence-most-innovative-companies-2026)
36. <a id="source-36"></a> [World's Most Innovative Companies — 2026 results](https://www.fastcompany.com/91497059/asia-pacific-most-innovative-companies-2026)
37. <a id="source-37"></a> [World Changing Ideas Awards — 2026 results](https://www.fastcompany.com/91547126/asia-pacific-world-changing-ideas-2026)
38. <a id="source-38"></a> [FinTech Breakthrough Awards — 2026 results](https://www.fintechfutures.com/press-releases/a-decade-of-fintech-innovation-10th-annual-fintech-breakthrough-award-winners-announced)
39. <a id="source-39"></a> [G2 Best Software Awards — 2026 results](https://www.g2.com/best-software-companies/apac)
40. <a id="source-40"></a> [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 — 2026 results](https://www.technologyreview.com/innovator/gabriele-corso-molecular-biology-open-source-ai-tools/)
41. <a id="source-41"></a> [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 — 2026 results](https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/09/08/1142079/hannah-earley-computer-chips-recycle-energy/)
42. <a id="source-42"></a> [MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 — 2026 results](https://www.technologyreview.com/innovator/jianlan-luo-faster-robot-learning-ai/)
43. <a id="source-43"></a> [TIME Best Inventions — 2026 results](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/)
44. <a id="source-44"></a> [TIME Best Inventions — 2026 results](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/lg-oled-evo-ai-w6/)
45. <a id="source-45"></a> [TIME Best Inventions — 2026 results](https://time.com/collection/best-inventions/2026/apple-iphone-duo/)
46. <a id="source-46"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — 2026 results](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/asus-zenbook-duo-ux8407/739316)
47. <a id="source-47"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — 2026 results](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/one-ui-7-the-first-step-to-ai-companion/758314)
48. <a id="source-48"></a> [Red Dot Award: Product Design — 2026 results](https://www.lg.com/th/about-lg/press-media/lge-red-dot-award-2026-en/)
49. <a id="source-49"></a> [Red Dot Award: Product Design — 2026 results](https://design.samsung.com/global/contents/news/50)
50. <a id="source-50"></a> [Red Dot Award: Product Design — 2026 results](https://press.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-rog-red-dot-awards-2026/)
51. <a id="source-51"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — 2026 results](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/fairphone-6/766147)
52. <a id="source-52"></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)
53. <a id="source-53"></a> [Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice — 2026 results](https://cymulate.com/report/gartner-voice-of-the-customer-aev-2026/)
54. <a id="source-54"></a> [Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice — 2026 results](https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/pentera-named-a-customers-choice-in-the-2026-gartner-peer-insights-voice-of-the-customer-for-adversarial-exposure-validation-302867788.html)
55. <a id="source-55"></a> [Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice — 2026 results](https://www.hcltech.com/en-us/analyst-reports/hcltech-2026-gartner-peer-insights-customers-choice)
56. <a id="source-56"></a> [Cybersecurity Excellence Awards — 2026 results](https://www.pentasecurity.com/?p=32577)
57. <a id="source-57"></a> [iF DESIGN AWARD — 2026 results](https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/music-studio-5/758509)
58. <a id="source-58"></a> [World's Most Innovative Companies — 2026 results](https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies)
59. <a id="source-59"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/winner/engaze-ai-powering-sales-for-restaurants-with-integrations-and-ai/)
60. <a id="source-60"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/winner/semart-pos-digitalizing-pico-nano-and-micro-entrepreneurs/)
61. <a id="source-61"></a> [Forbes Cloud 100 — 2025 results](https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/09/04/ai-drives-almost-half-of-2025-forbes-cloud-100s-11-trillion-value/)
62. <a id="source-62"></a> [Awwwards Annual Awards — 2025 results](https://www.awwwards.com/websites/sites_of_the_year/)
63. <a id="source-63"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/winner/farmerchat/)
64. <a id="source-64"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/winner/digital-charity-platform/)
65. <a id="source-65"></a> [World Summit Awards (WSA) — 2025 results](https://wsa-global.org/2026/05/28/at-long-last-the-global-champions/)

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- [The Webby Awards](https://techstartup.directory/awards/webby-awards/)
- [TIME Best Inventions](https://techstartup.directory/awards/time-best-inventions/)
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