Braemac
Most Innovative Hi-Tech Manufacturer of the Year
Note: This category was previously known as the "Most Innovative Hi-Tech Hardware Product" category.
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
- The product originated in NZ or was substantially developed in NZ
Note: if you’re unsure whether your company qualifies, please email info@hitech.org.nz for clarification.
Download Soft Copy Entry Form
Click the button below to download a soft copy of the entry form, which will assist you in drafting your submission, collaborating with your team, and securing necessary approvals before submitting online.
Ready to Enter?
Once your entry is prepared, submit it through our online portal by clicking the button below. Entries close: 5 pm Monday, 3 March 2025. Ensure your submission is completed before this deadline to be considered.
In entering this category:
- You are a manufacturer that has developed a hardware product that is genuinely innovative and can demonstrate how it’s positioned for future success.
- Your product must be clearly differentiated from that of your competition. Your product may include software but the real competitive advantage has to come from its hardware design or product innovations.
- Your company demonstrates innovation in product features, functionalities, or technologies that set you apart in the Hi-Tech hardware sector.
- You can showcase measurable improvements in efficiency, sustainability, or quality resulting from your innovative product design.
- You can provide evidence of at least one commercial sale (this excludes grants and investment) for the calendar year ending 31 December 2024.
- Upon request, you can supply the judges with evidence to support any claims made in this entry and be able to prove that:
- The product was designed and manufactured? in NZ
- Your company owns or has rights to use the IP related to the product
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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