Categories

To offer more companies the opportunity to gain recognition as a high growth winner, we are extending the Fast 50 competition award categories in 2016. We are now looking for the fastest-growing companies in these sectors:

Software

• Business applications (CRM, FinTech, health care, supply chain, etc.)
• Data & information management (analytics, business intelligence, etc.)
• IT management
• Security
• Application integration & middleware
• Operating systems
  

Hardware

• Semiconductor & other components (processors, memory, transformers, etc.)
• Computers & peripherals (servers, desktops, printers, 3D printers, etc.)
• Networking equipment (modems, switches, routers, etc.)
• Mobile devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones, wearables, etc.)
• Scientific and technical instruments
• Drones
  

Communications

• Mobile
• Fixed-line
• Internet and cloud service providers
• Value added services (VAS)
• Managed services (outsourcing)
  

Media

• Advertising and marketing
• E-commerce
• Digital media (TV, video, radio, music, games, social media, mobile apps, etc.)
• Education and training
  

Clean Technology

• Renewables
• Energy storage
• Machinery
• Zero emission vehicles
• Power network and city solutions
• Residential and consumer products
• Engineering, construction and related services
  

Life Sciences

• Biotech
• Pharmaceuticals
• Clinical trials
• Contract research organisation (CRO)
• Medical technology (MedTech)

Read more about the competition

• Fast 50 competition
• Rising Star competition
• FAQs