Braemac

Entries close on Monday 13 March 2023 at 5:00pm.

Entries in this category are judged by a panel of both local and international judges.

Unless otherwise indicated, the Awards focus on the previous calendar year’s activity and the IP, value and innovation delivered in this timeframe. While previous activity and future potential is considered, the judge’s decision will be based on what has been delivered in that year.

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Eligibility for this category

You are currently a registered NZ company and qualify against at least two of the following criteria:

• Founded in NZ
• Headquartered in NZ (the location of your global head office)
• Have at least 20% of your employees reside in NZ

Note: If you’re not sure you qualify, please ask for verification.

In entering this category:

• You have developed a hardware product that is genuinely innovative and can demonstrate how it’s positioned for future success.
• Your technology solution must be clearly differentiated from that of your competition.
• Your product may include software but the real competitive advantage has to come from its physical design.
• You will be able to provide evidence of at least one commercial sale in the last calendar year; ending 31 December 2022.
• Upon request, you will promptly supply the judges with evidence to support any claims made in this entry and be able to prove that:
  • The solution was designed in NZ
  • Your company owns or has rights to use the IP