The nomination period for the 2009 Technology Fast 500 program has now closed. If you submitted a nomination and have outstanding supporting documentation to submit, please email us at fast500@deloitte.com. 

If you have questions regarding your online nomination or require additional assistance, please contact us at fast500@deloitte.com.

Deloitte Technology Fast 500

Program Description
The Technology Fast 500 recognizes the 500 fastest-growing technology, media and entertainment, telecommunications, 
life sciences and clean technology companies in the United States and Canada.

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, a company must meet the following requirements:

1. Be in business a minimum of five years.
   
   
2. Be headquartered within North America. - Subsidiaries or divisions are not eligible unless they have some public ownership and are separately traded.
   
   
3. Fiscal year 2004 operating revenues must be at least $50,000 USD; fiscal year 2008 operating revenues must be at least $5,000,000 USD; revenues must have more than doubled; and must be willing to publicly publish these revenues.
   - Companies are required to submit audited financial statements or pages 1 & 2 of signed federal tax return as submitted to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service). 
   
   
4. Must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues.
   - Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify.
   - Consulting companies, professional service firms, etc. are not eligible unless they have proprietary technology.