Application criteria
Technology Fast 50
The Fast 50 is the main category of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50. It recognises and ranks the 50 fastest growing companies in Belgium based on revenue growth over the last four years.
There are several awards in the Fast 50 category: Fast 50 winner, Most Sustainable Growth, and one for each industry category winner.
Rising Star
In this category, the key is revenue potential rather than revenue growth. All eligible applicants are invited to submit an investor pitch and present it to a jury. A panel of independent experts from the technology sector analyses each entry and makes a selection according to scalability, experience, management team expertise, and highly promising growth.
Known as post-incubators, Rising Stars have the potential to develop into successful companies that stand out from their competitors.
There are two awards in the Rising Star category: Rising Star, and Most Disruptive Innovator.
The eligibility criteria
To enter the Fast 50 or Rising Star category companies must meet the following criteria:
Considered a technology company that generates a significant portion (> 50%) of its operating revenue from the sale of products, services and/or licenses that are based on its own proprietary technology or technology related products.
Founded in Belgium and with the headquarters in Belgium
Public or private and active in one of these nine industries:
- Communications & Networking
- Digital Commerce
- Electronic Devices, Hardware and Semiconductor
- Enterprise Software
- FinTech
- Life Sciences & Health Care
- Media & Entertainment
- Mobility
- Sustainability
Technology Fast 50
- Been in business a minimum of 4 years
- Have base-year operating revenues of at least €50,000 in year 1 and €1,000,000 in year 4
Rising Star
- Been in business for less than 4 years
- Have base-year operating revenues of at least €50,000 over the last 12 months, or in the current year if the company was established less than twelve months ago