Technology Fast 50 finalists announced

Today, Deloitte proudly presents the Dutch nominees for the annual Technology Fast 50, as well as nominees for our Rising Star and Deep Tech competition.

The Technology Fast 50 Nominations

Each year, the Technology Fast 50 recognises the fastest-growing technology scale-ups in the Netherlands. The winner is determined based on percentage revenue growth over the past four years.

The fifty fastest-growing technology scale-ups in the Netherlands are recognised for their exceptional growth performance. Given their significant role as drivers of future growth, these scale-ups deserve special recognition and support. Here are the nominees of the Technology Fast 50 2026 in (alphabetical order):

Winners will be announced during the Technology Fast 50 awards ceremony on November 5th, 2026 in het Scheepsvaartmuseum in Amsterdam. 

Rising Star 

In addition to the fastest growth award we also celebrate technology companies that are in business for less than 4 years but show great growth potential. We support these emerging stars whilst they reshape the future of technology in the Netherlands with our Rising Star category.

The tech scale-ups are judged by a panel of independent experts on ambition, revenue potential, degree of innovation and scalability. The 10 companies that are shortlisted in the Rising Star category have been invited to pitch to the jury of Rising Star on November 5th. So keep an eye out for this!

Deep Tech 

To recognize and promote the inventiveness of deep-tech startups, we are also celebrating the Deep-tech Innovation Award. Deep-tech companies require large investments and long research time, and scaling up can therefore easily take 8 to 12 years. This is why this award is separated from the regular Technology Fast 50 rankings.

The tech scale-ups are judged by a panel of independent experts, the top 3 listed above have already been invited to pitch to the jury and the winner will be reveiled during the Award ceremony on November 5th. So keep an eye out for this!

Diverse & Inclusive leadership and Sustainability Pioneer

We have two additional horizontal awards in our Technology Fast 50:

Diverse & Inclusive Leadership Award: This award recognises scale-ups that embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) at the core of their culture. It's not just about ticking boxes; it's about creating thriving teams through sustained inclusive leadership. Nominees will also be measured via DEI scan from Diverse Leaders in tech, which gives a data-driven view of the DEI efforts. A panel of DE&I specialists will evaluate nominees who lead in diverse practices. 

Sustainability Pioneer Award: This award honors scale-ups making significant impacts on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By addressing vital issues like climate change, these scale-ups drive progress with innovative solutions. All nominees will run through an impact assessment scan from the Impact Institute, thus making their impact measurable and comparable through data. The most impactful business model, as determined by the jury, will be celebrated. 

For both awards the tech scale-ups have already been invited to pitch to the jury and the winner will be reveiled during the Award ceremony on November 5th. So keep an eye out for this!

The Fast 50 Awards Ceremony

The Technology Fast 50 and Rising Star competition are more than just awards; they are a celebration of technological advancement and entrepreneurship in the Netherlands. 

Stay tuned to discover who will be crowned the Fast 50 2026 winner - on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at Het Scheepvaartmuseum.

During our Fast 50 Awards Ceremony, we bring together the most important players from the Dutch tech scene. By connecting start-ups and scale-ups with large companies, family businesses, investors and entrepreneurs, we aim to stimulate cross-pollination and further encourage technological innovation in our vibrant Dutch scale-up ecosystem.