What is the Tech Fast 50?
Deloitte’s Tech Fast 50 is a program that ranks fast-growing technology companies – public or private – based on percentage revenue growth over the past three years. Companies qualify firstly as a technology Australian-owned and headquartered, with several awards being offered in 2024, including the Rising Star award category for companies who have been operational for less than two years. Read the ‘awards categories’ section on the Tech Fast 50 webpage to find out more.
How are Tech Fast 50 winners chosen?
Eligible companies are ranked based on percentage revenue growth over the past three years. Deloitte verifies the submitted data against the company's operating revenues as disclosed in their submitted financial statements, which are provided during the application process. Deloitte does not audit nor analyse the companies' financial standings. For each of the awards, there are several additional criteria to qualify.
How do companies qualify for each of the Tech Fast 50 award categories?
To be eligible for each of the Tech Fast 50 awards, your company must meet certain criteria based on the award you are submitting an application for Tech Fast 50 and its sub-categories as well as Rising Star. Explore the criteria for each category, under the ‘awards categories’ and ‘Preparing your application’ section.
Do companies need to be publicly listed to be eligible?
No. Both private and public companies are welcome to enter.
Will the company’s financial information be published publicly?
The information you provide to us will be used for your company’s participation in the 2024 Deloitte Tech Fast 50 Australia awards to determine the 2024 winners of the Deloitte Tech Fast 50 Australia program. We may publish the information you provide to us on the Deloitte website, organic and paid advertising channels, media and sponsor channels, including: company name, logo, cumulative growth rate (% not $) and company bio for each award winner. This includes the winning Tech Female Leader’s bio and profile image.
We may share all information you provide within this application form to our sponsors except the submitted annual revenue ($ values) and documents. Revenue figures ($) and documents are kept strictly confidential and are not shared outside of our Deloitte Tech Fast 50 program team. Financial documents are not audited. We will ensure that the information you have provided to us is protected to the same standards that we use to protect our own information here at Deloitte.
Can a company be eligible for both the Tech Fast 50 and the Rising Star award?
No. The Rising Star category is for companies that have been trading for less than three years and have cumulative revenue of less than $8M, hence they do not meet the Tech Fast 50 award criteria. Additionally, please view the ‘Award categories’ section to learn more about the Rising Star financial criteria.
How much are Tech Fast 50 award applications?
Applications are free to submit.
How do I get tickets for the Tech Fast 50 award event?
Shortlisted candidates are invited to an exclusive networking morning event and awards evening event on 21 November in Sydney, NSW. Award tickets are not available for purchase.
How many awards can I apply for?
Your company can apply for as many awards as they qualify for. There is no limit to the number of applications you can submit across the various categories. To view the award categories, you can read more under the ‘Award categories’ section on the webpage.
How do I nominate for Tech Fast 50?
Submit your application through this link during 1 August 2024 - 1 October 2024. Please see the ‘award categories’ section for more information on various awards and eligibility criteria.
Who can I contact if I have any questions about this program?
If you have any questions about the Tech Fast 50 program, applications process or awards event, please contact us at technologyfast50@deloitte.com.au