This award recognises those companies building artificial intelligence software, physical AI (robotics) systems or other advanced information technologies that are disrupting the markets in which they operate, and in doing so transforming the broader economy. Our judges are looking for locally designed and build products and services that are having maximum impact on the markets they service - measured either through revenue generated or positive social impact.

This award acknowledges technologies benefiting both civilian and military sectors, while also considering their ethical and legal implications. It highlights the potential of technology to promote peace and security, encompassing advancements in renewable energy, advanced materials, robotics, and related fields. This award covers everything from quantum sensing to satellite manufacturing to biosecurity.

This category rewards ambition and innovation in renewable energy, recycling, and the circular economy sectors. It encompasses everything from advancements in hydrogen extraction technologies, solar cell improvements, grid management software, and innovations in re-manufacturing.

Recognising innovations in value-added food production and AgriTech, this award covers a spectrum from high-tech sensor devices and farm-based robotics to plant-based meat and other protein products at scale.

This award recognises outstanding achievements in digital transformation, cloud-based platforms, automation, cybersecurity, AI, blockchain, and other emerging technologies aimed at enhancing government operations and citizen engagement.

In response to global health challenges, this category celebrates digital health platforms, medical devices, diagnostics, therapeutics, pharmaceuticals, and biotech innovations that contribute to effective healthcare systems and address societal needs.

This award honours individuals who have shown outstanding leadership in guiding the development of a product, service, or successful commercial research outcome. These leaders excel in balancing the big picture with attention to detail, serving as mentors to high performers and driving collaboration to maximise commercial value or social impact.

This award recognises companies breaking new ground in advanced manufacturing. From building lasers and other photonic devices to building ever more power quantum computing and quantum sensing products, this award highlights frontier of Australian deep tech companies.

This category celebrates software products making significant impacts in FinTech, AI, machine learning, edge computing, or other verticals, contributing significantly to industry and community.

Recognising the successful commercialisation of deep-tech research, this award spans various sectors, from plant-based meat production to space initiatives, regardless of whether the research originated in institutions, corporations, startups, or collaborative ventures. This award is open to both individuals and to companies that have brought research to life, delivering commercial success or positive social impact.