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 service/solution 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.

In Entering This Category

• You have developed a hi-tech product or solution (which can include hardware, software and/or services or a combination of these) for use in the creative sector (eg film, TV, advertising, Game development, fashion, entertainment, education and training), and you can demonstrate how it’s positioned for future success.
• It may be a totally unique solution or a significant and unique change to an existing platform, product or solution.
• 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/solution was designed in NZ
  • Your company owns or has rights to use the IP

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email info@hitech.org.nz or call +64 21 223 8506.