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EDITION 12 IS LIVE!

We've reshaped the Global Startup Awards from the ground up.

Edition 12 is startups only - across 9 fresh regional competitions and 12 forward-looking categories.

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EXPLORE REGIONS

9

NEW REGIONAL
COMPETITIONS

12

NEW
CATEGORIES

1

GLOBAL
STAGE

NEW REGIONAL STRUCTURE

9 FRESH COMPETITIONS.

ONE GLOBAL FINALE.

We've redrawn the map to give every region a sharper, fairer stage of its own.

REGIONS

GSA NORDICS

Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden.
GSA CENTRAL EUROPE

Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia.
GSA WESTERN EUROPE

Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Belgium.
GSA SOUTH EUROPE

Cyprus, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Türkiye, Azerbaijan.
GSA EASTERN EUROPE

Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine.
GSA NORTH AMERICA

USA Canada Mexico.
GSA LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela.
GSA ASIA AND OCEANIA

Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, China, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka.
GSA AFRICA

Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, Western Sahara, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad (North-Central), Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, São Tomé and Príncipe, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo.

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EDITION 12 - STARTUPS ONLY

12 CATEGORIES

SHAPING THE NEW EDITION.

From AI and Deep tech to Maritime and Sportstech - every category is built for startups defining what's next.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

BEST AI STARTUP

Description: this category recognises startups where artificial intelligence is the core foundation of the company, including both AI-powered applications and the underlying infrastructure that enables AI systems to operate at scale.
BEST AIRTECH STARTUP

Description: a startup focused on revolutionising aviation and air travel through sustainable propulsion, advanced aerodynamics, or autonomous flight systems. These innovations aim to reduce the carbon footprint of the aerospace industry, enhance urban air mobility, and improve the efficiency of global air transport infrastructure.
BEST CYBERSECURITY STARTUP

Description: a startup dedicated to safeguarding digital infrastructure, data privacy, and online trust. These companies develop advanced software or hardware solutions to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats, protecting critical national infrastructure and enterprises from malicious activities.
BEST DEEPTECH STARTUP

Description: a startup building a breakthrough technology based on science or advanced engineering, creating solutions that are difficult to replicate and define new industries.
BEST DEFENCE TECH STARTUP (EUROPE ONLY)

Description: a European startup developing dual-use or military-specific technologies that enhance regional security, protect democratic institutions, and ensure strategic autonomy. These innovations span autonomous systems, secure communications, and strategic software aimed at modernising defence forces.
BEST FINTECH STARTUP

Description: a startup using technology such as e-commerce, blockchain, or crypto to transform financial services including payments, lending, insurance, investments, and data analytics, while also enabling financial innovation across other industries.
BEST GREENTECH STARTUP

Description: a startup that builds solutions which improve environmental sustainability by reducing emissions, waste, or resource use across industries, but not limited to, such as energy, transportation, logistics, and agriculture.
BEST HEALTH TECH STARTUP

Description: a startup transforming health across both healthcare systems and personal well-being through technology, scientific innovation, or new business models.
BEST MARITIME TECH STARTUP

Description: a startup driving innovation in the blue economy by transforming oceans, inland waterways, and the shipping industry. These companies utilize software, data analytics, and advanced engineering to improve port operations, decarbonize maritime transport, and promote marine conservation.
BEST NEWCOMER

Description: these startups stand out through a strong MVP or early market validation, clear problem solution fit, and high growth potential, with the ambition to scale and disrupt their markets.
BEST SPACE TECH STARTUP

Description: a startup leveraging space technology to solve problems both in orbit and on Earth. This encompasses upstream and downstream applications, from satellite manufacturing and advanced propulsion to Earth observation data analytics that tackle terrestrial challenges.
BEST SPORTSTECH STARTUP

Description: a startup sitting at the intersection of sports, fitness, and technology, creating solutions that enhance athletic performance, fan engagement, and overall physical well-being. These innovations range from biomechanical analytics and wearables to immersive fan experiences and venue management software.