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  • NBTT | What are the Next Big Things in Tech Awards and how are they different from Fast Company’s existing awards?
  • NBTT | How can I craft a compelling application for my project or product?
  • NBTT | Are lists of previous years’ winners available?
  • NBTT | What are the benefits of applying?
  • NBTT | What is the entry fee?
  • NBTT | When is the deadline to apply?
  • NBTT | What are the eligibility requirements for my product or project?
  • NBTT | What are the different categories?
  • NBTT | Do you have a sample application?
  • NBTT | Is this award open to international applicants?

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  • NBTT | Are lists of previous years’ winners available?
  • NBTT | What are the eligibility requirements for my product or project?
  • NBTT | What is the entry fee?
  • NBTT | What are the Next Big Things in Tech Awards and how are they different from Fast Company’s existing awards?
  • NBTT | Do you have a sample application?

NBTT | How can I craft a compelling application for my project or product?

The more specific the case you make for its innovation, the stronger it will be. Detail why its use of technology goes beyond the basics. Show how it solves real-world problems for businesses or consumers. Explain where it may lead over the next few years. Tell the story of how your organization seized an opportunity and is delivering on its promise.

While early-stage projects are welcome, data points that indicate their progress to date are powerful ways to confirm that they have moved past the idea stage. These can include benchmark tests, external funding, partnerships, third-party testimonials, and other forms of evidence.

The best applications avoid buzzwords, platitudes, and other generic language that doesn’t relate directly to the project or product being entered. Tight narratives work better than repetition. Turning the work of writing the application over to AI is more likely to hurt its quality than help.

 

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  

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