EARLY RATE DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 19 ($295)

Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards honors the products, concepts, companies, policies, and designs that are pursuing innovation for the good of society and the planet. The contest, now in its sixth year, has honored everything from large companies’ sustainability initiatives to clever consumer products to groundbreaking government policies. There are many problems in the world, and we are interested in the innovative ideas that solve them.  Here are the reasons you should apply right now: Publicity — The winners and finalists will be featured in the May 2022 issue of Fast Company  and online on fastcompany.com. Opportunity — Speaking engagements at Fast Company events and exclusive invitations to influencer-only events. Exposure — Every entry is reviewed by Fast Company editors. Finalists will be evaluated by our jury, an impressive list of designers, venture capitalists, thinkers, and social entrepreneurs. Recognition — We are accepting entries in 39 categories. Each category will be judged separately by an elite group of judges, giving you multiple chances to win.  Simplicity — Just answer a few questions, select your categories, and you’re done! Subscription — You’ll receive a one-year subscription to Fast Company included with your entry. Early Rate Deadline: November 19 ($295)

CATEGORIES Entries must have been launched or seen a significant product update in 2021 (we offer some wiggle room if the launch was during the entry period for last year’s awards). Entries should demonstrate an ability to improve society in the chosen category, and will be judged based on their impact, innovation, creativity, and scalability. View full category descriptions and application details here. Advertising AI & Data Apps Architecture Art & Design Climate  NEW  Consumer Products Corporate Social Responsibility Developing World Technology Education Energy Experimental Food Health   Impact Investing Media & Entertainment Nature  NEW  Pandemic Response Politics & Policy Social Justice Software Students Transportation Urban Design Water  NEW  Wellness Workplace  NEW  Best World Changing Idea Asia-Pacific Best World Changing Idea Europe, Middle East, and Africa   Best World Changing Idea North America Best World Changing Idea Latin America Small Business: Fewer Than 100 Employees  NEW  Midsize Business: 100-999 Employees  NEW  Large Business: 1,000+ Employees  NEW  General Excellence   On the Rise: 0-4 Years in Business Established Excellence: 5-14 Years in Business Enduring Impact: 15+ Years in Business World Changing Company of the Year Early Rate Deadline: November 19

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