The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 program has recognized the fastest-growing companies across the technology, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech sectors for the past 30 years. Previous Fast 500 winners have included technology pioneers like Google, eBay, and Tesla who have transformed how we all live, work, and play. Will your company be next? Apply for the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 to be recognized for your growth and innovation.
Application period: April 1 – July 5, 2024
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What would winning mean for your company? Being recognized as a Technology Fast 500 winner has many potential benefits, including:
- Benchmark of success
- Enhanced brand and customer recognition
- Increased visibility with investors
- Positive influence on employee recruiting, retention, and morale
- Local, national, global, and social media exposure
- Valued networking opportunities at Fast 500 winners’ celebration events
Download our program overview to learn more about the Fast 500 and how to apply.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for recognition in the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 awards, companies must:
- Be in business for at least four years
- Be headquartered in North America
- Have fiscal year 2020 operating revenues of at least US$50,000
- Have fiscal year 2023 operating revenues of at least US$5 million
- Have a growth rate of at least 75% (growth rate is computed as [(FY2023 revenue – FY2020 revenue)/FY2020 revenue] x 100)
- Own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology, which must be sold to customers in products or services that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues
Companies must also fall within one of the following industry categories:
- Communications/networking
- Digital content/media/entertainment
- Energy and sustainability technology
- Fintech
- Hardware and semiconductors (including electronic devices)
- Life sciences
- Software and services
The Fast 500 program may in its sole discretion remove any application from consideration for any reason.
Frequently asked questions
Who should apply?
Private companies, as well as public companies traded via over-the-counter exchanges. Public companies listed on the NYSE, NASDAQ, or AMEX stock exchanges are encouraged to complete the application form or confirm their inclusion in the research/application process with the national Fast 500 team at Fast500@deloitte.com.
Is there an application fee?
There’s no fee to apply.
What determines my company’s eligibility?
Winning companies must have proprietary technology in market, with additional factors of determination that include percentage of fiscal-year revenue growth over a three-year period. The ranking is compiled from applications submitted directly to the Technology Fast 500 website and researched by Deloitte LLP using public company databases.
For more guidance on the program, eligibility requirements, and the application process, download the 2024 Application Packet.
REMEMBER THESE KEY DATES:
APR 1
2024
Applications open
JUL 5
2024
Applications close
(extended deadline)
NOV 20
2024
Winners' celebration
NOV 21
2024
Winners' announcement
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