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Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech Awards recognize the technological breakthroughs changing the way we work and live. Whether your project is still in the lab or already in the market, our editors want to learn more about it and celebrate the most relevant, ingenious, and impactful technologies.

The early rate ends next Friday, June 21, at 11:59 p.m. PT, so don't miss your chance to save $300 on your application. Apply today.
 
 

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Brand Exposure
BRAND EXPOSURE
Every application is seen and evaluated by Fast Company editors and reporters
 
Opportunities
OPPORTUNITIES
Applicants are often considered for speaking engagements at Fast Company events
Credibility
CREDIBILITY
Gain the Fast Company stamp of approval for creating a truly breakthrough technology
 
Break News
BREAK NEWS
Tell your organization’s story to the world; highlight the success of teams within your organization—or partners who’ve helped with your success
Visibility and Media Exposure
VISIBILITY AND MEDIA EXPOSURE
All winners and honorees will appear on fastcompany.com
 
 
 
 

There are 28 categories. Applications will be judged on relevancy, ingenuity, and current and potential cultural and business impact.
AI and Data
AR, VR, Spatial Computing, and Multiverse
Buildings and Real Estate
Commerce
Computing, Chips, and Foundational Technology
Consumer
Education
Enterprise
Fintech and Blockchain
 
Food and Agriculture
Health
Media, Entertainment, and Social
Robotics and Automation
Security and Privacy
Space and Telecom  NEW 
Sustainability and Energy
Transportation
Workplace and Productivity
Next Big Things in Tech:
North America
 
Next Big Things in Tech:
International
Size of Business  NEW 

These three categories recognize the next big things in tech by companies of similar sizes: Small and Mighty, Midsize Organization, and Large Organization
Years in Business  NEW 

These three categories recognize the next big things in tech by companies of similar ages: On the Rise, Established Excellence, and Enduring Impact
General Excellence

Next big things in tech with no category restrictions
Next Big Things in Tech: Technologist of the Year  NEW 

Individuals responsible for leading efforts that result in tech breakthroughs, from conception to market
 
 
 

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Early-Rate Deadline: June 21 ($495)