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STARTUP OF THE YEAR
Description
A startup that inspires the next generation of founders while positively impacting the economy and the world in general. It is a product and/or service which is already a success on the market, disrupting its industry with an innovative approach.
For Regional Winners of season 2020.
BEST CO-WORKING SPACE
Description
A co-working space that deserves the recognition for its services, support, and resources to fast-growth startups, and for creating a culture and environment that fosters innovation and focuses on positively impacting the world.
For Regional Winners of season 2020.
BEST VERTICAL STARTUP
Description
All regional winners which were part of a vertical category in their region/country will be placed in this category.
These comprise of the following categories: Best Climate Startup, Best HealthTech Startup, Best FinTech Startup, Best Social Impact Startup, The Digital Transformers, The Master of Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Team Work & Best Edutech Startup
For Regional Winners
BEST NEWCOMER
Description
A startup up to 2 years of age with the potential to become Startup of the Year in the future. Its product and/or service is already on the market on a path to disrupt its industry and positively impact the economy and the world.
For Regional Winners of season 2020.
BEST ACCELERATOR/INCUBATOR PROGRAM
Description
A fixed-term, cohort-based, mentorship-driven program that helps and empowers entrepreneurs to foster the growth of their innovative companies by providing tools, resources, connections, knowledge and expertise.
For Regional Winners of season 2020.
pEOPLE'S CHOICE
Description
A startup that got the most accumulated votes throughout the round.
For Regional Winners of season 2020.
FOUNDER OF THE YEAR
Description
A startup founder or co-founder who has shown strong leadership skills and achieved exceptional business results while being an inspiration to their team and a role model for the next generation of founders.
For Regional Winners of season 2020.
ECOSYSTEM HERO OF THE YEAR
Description
An individual known by its passion for entrepreneurship and ability as well as willingness to help startups and entrepreneurship grow.
For Regional Winners of season 2020.
INVESTOR OF THE YEAR
Description
An individual or company that has displayed the best investment acumen over the last year. This could be through an exit, early investment of a notable startup, or realization of an earlier investment.
For Regional Winners of season 2020.
BEST GREEN TECH STARTUP (POWERED BY NIRAS GREEN TECH HUB)
Description
A startup that has shown green innovative technologies, products, and/or services enabling the more efficient use and management of energy and natural resources, reducing waste while providing superior performance at lower or comparable costs.
For Regional Finalists and Regional Winners of season 2020.