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Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 program

Celebrating the region’s fastest-growing technology companies, innovators, and entrepreneurs shaping the future.

For more than 20 years, Deloitte has recognized the achievements of the fastest-growing technology companies around the world through its Technology Fast 500 and Fast 50 programs.

The Deloitte Middle East & Cyprus Technology Fast 50 celebrates the region’s most dynamic technology companies and the entrepreneurs driving their growth. The program brings together startups, investors and corporates, creating opportunities for greater visibility, recognition, networking and growth.



About Fast 50

  • What you need to know

    Everything about Deloitte Fast 50

    Every year, Deloitte Technology Fast 50 shines a spotlight on the region’s fastest-growing technology companies, recognizing innovative start-ups and scale-ups that are redefining industries,transforming how we do business and driving technological innovation. The program is part of Deloitte’s commitment to supporting the region’s growing scale-up ecosystem, bringing together entrepreneurs and our experts to share knowledge, address challenges and explore opportunities for growth.

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  • Application criteria

    Do you qualify?

    The eligibility criteria for entering the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ensures the program remains objective andunbiased. Companies who enter the awards have to fulfil all of the eligibility criteria set out below:

    1. Be 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
    2. Headquartered in the Middle East or Cyprus
    3. Be public or private and active in one of the below industries
    • Communication
    • Digital Commerce
    • EdTech
    • Enviromental Technology
    • FinTech
    • Hardware
    • Healthcare & Lifesciences
    • Media & Entertainment
    • Software

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  • Whats in it for your company?

    Why participate

    We understand that it takes passion, dedication, and innovation to join this elite group of fast-growing technology companies. Being recognized as a Technology Fast 50 winner helps propel your company to even greater heights

    • Gain visibility & recognition: Make sure everyone knows your company and recognizes its cutting-edge technology.
    • Leverage the Fast 50 network: Build relationships with venture capitalists, large international companies and Deloitte
    • Get media coverage: Build eminence with a strong on and offline presence in both national and local press
    • Grow your business: Network with a delegation of corporates and investors at the Fast 50 event
    • Attract & retain talent: Enhance your reputation as an employer, and your value proposition to your employees

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  • Join the Fast 50 community

    We host various events throughout the year to bring together the Fast 50 community, sharing valuable insights with the members and giving them the opportunity to exchange ideas to support their growth.

     

    The Fast 50 program is an important part of our vibrant scale-up ecosystem. As the trusted advisor of start-ups and scale-ups, our experts share their knowledge with the entrepreneurs to help them address opportunities and navigate challenges, and we partner with organizations to champion the growth of emerging  companies.

          

Award Categories

One application can open the door to multiple opportunities for recognition. Depending on your eligibility, your company will automatically be considered for the categories below:

It is with immense pride and enthusiasm that we present the results of the fifth edition of the Deloitte Middle East & Cyprus Technology Fast 50 program. This edition marks half a decade of celebrating the extraordinary dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit that blossoms across our region. We are also pleased to observe the program's expanding recognition annually accross the region, attracting a rising number of applications and significantly better representation.

Kyriacos Charalambides | Partner | Fast 50 Program Leader