Awards

Thanks to the recognition of (inter)national nominations and accompanying awards, the innovations of Frisian startups and scale-ups get a stage; the building block for their next step.

Find out below whether you belong on one of these national nominations, apply and put your startup or scale-up in the spotlight!

FD Gazellen

This year, Het Financieele Dagblad will organise the FD Gazellen Awards for the 20th time on Thursday 23 November 2023: the award for the fastest growing companies in the Netherlands. Registration is again possible from the beginning of June until the end of August via the button below.

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Deloitte Technology Fast 50/Rising Star

The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 competition annually showcases the very best of the fastest-growing technology companies, innovative scale-ups and promising start-ups in the Netherlands. The winners are the drivers of future growth. The pre-register lines are already open via the button below!

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Challenger50

This is the MT/Sprout Challenger50: the list of fifty most challenging, innovative and fast-growing companies in the Netherlands. These entrepreneurs are breaking with existing business models and showing the established order how it can be done differently, faster, and better.

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25 onder de 25

Meet the 25 most promising entrepreneurs under the age of 25 in 2022. They are young, bursting with talent and energy. Don't be distracted by their wild hair and youthful exuberance, because before you know it, they have surpassed you with their startups. The 25 under 25 list is compiled each year by the editors of MT/Sprout.

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KVK Innovatie Top 100

The KVK Innovation Top 100 shows what we are good at in the Netherlands: innovating! Every year, entrepreneurs from Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises compete for a place in the KVK Innovation Top 100. All innovations are judged on originality, impact on society and availability. Registration is possible until 3 July 2023.

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