For more than a decade, Fast Company has been recognizing outstanding achievements with three different awards programs. Most Innovative Companies celebrates organizations that are transforming industries and shaping society through paradigm-shifting products, insights, or services. Innovation by Design focuses on individuals and firms that are addressing some of the world’s most intractable challenges through design solutions. And World Changing Ideas highlights initiatives (products, concepts, policies, designs, and services) that aim to enhance life on the planet. Brands That Matter will showcase brands that are more than the products they sell or the services they provide, that have achieved relevance through cultural impact and social engagement, and whose branding authentically communicates their missions and ideals. The common theme among all existing programs is innovation, a core of Fast Company.
Next Big Things in Tech highlights new technology breakthroughs that promise to help define the future of the industries they serve. We’re looking for products, services, features, research, and other technological efforts that are on their way to having a positive impact for consumers, businesses, or society at large in the next five years.
Every submission for the 2025 Next Big Things in Tech Award will be individually evaluated by a team of Fast Company editors and reporters.
Ready to apply? click here today!
Early-Rate Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025
Companies with fewer than 500 employees: $595
Companies with more than 500 employees: $895
Final Application Deadline: Friday, June 20, 2025
Companies with fewer than 500 employees: $995
Companies with more than 500 employees: $1295
Any questions? Email us at nbtawards@fastcompany.com
Please Join us for an informational Next Big Thing in Tech Q&A session via Zoom on June 17th. RSVP