2024 Ventures
Hi-Tech Startup Company of the Year
Eligibility For This Category
Your company is registered in NZ and meets at least two of the following criteria:
- Founded in NZ
- Global headquarters are in NZ
- At least 20% of your employees reside in NZ You cannot enter this category if you have previously won it.
In Entering This Category
You have developed a Hi-Tech company that has moved into an early revenue growth phase and had revenue of less than NZ$2 million for the calendar year ending 31 December 2025.
- You can provide evidence of at least one commercial sale (this excludes grants and investment) during the same period.
- You may be a very young company, or one that has taken several years to get out of the pre-commercialisation starting blocks.
- You will be able to tell an exciting story of innovation, market opportunity, competitive advantage and how you plan to achieve the goals you’ve set.
- Upon request, you can supply the judges with evidence to support any claims made in this entry.
Your Story May Fit More Than One Category
From game-changing startups to world-leading deep tech, sustainability, public good, and creative technologies, the NZ Hi-Tech Awards offer 14 ways to be recognised. Explore the categories and choose the ones that best showcase your impact.
Entries close 5pm, 2 March 2026.
Download Soft Copy Entry Form
Click the button below to access soft copy entry forms for each award category. With 14 different forms available, you can draft your submissions, collaborate with your team, and secure stakeholder approvals before submitting online.
If you're unsure whether your company qualifies or have any questions or concerns, please email us at info@hitech.org.nz or call us at +64 21 223 8506 for clarification.
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