Eligibility For This Category

• Your company is registered in NZ and meets at least two of the following criteria:
• 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

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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.

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In Entering This Category

• You have developed a software solution that is genuinely innovative and can demonstrate how it’s positioned for future success.
• It may be a totally unique product or new IP built on an existing application or technology framework; hosted either on-premise or in the cloud.
• You can provide evidence of at least one commercial sale (this excludes grants and investments) 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 solution was designed in NZ
  • Your company owns or has rights to use the IP

Please Note:

If your software is embedded in a product or requires a specific device to operate, it should be entered in the Most Innovative Hi-Tech Manufacturer of the Year category.

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.