TEK and TFiF give the Breakthrough Award to a person, team or work group behind an act, idea or innovation that creates something new in the field of technology. The breakthrough can be big or small. What matters is that it has brought something genuinely new to the field of technology.
If this sounds like you or your team, nominations are open until 12 January 2025. Anyone can nominate awardees, you can even nominate yourself.
The winners will be selected by a panel of distinguished professionals from the field of technology. All ITU Awards will be presented in the spring of 2025.
Award criteria
The work to be rewarded
- Is a new creative act, idea or innovation in the field of technology. The breakthrough can be big or small. What matters is that it has brought something genuinely new in the field of technology.
- If the breakthrough to be rewarded is an innovation, it uses new technology or applies technology in a particularly creative, novel way. If the breakthrough to be rewarded is an act or idea, it has a particularly significant societal impact and changes the culture or way of working in the field.
- Contributes to the well-being of the environment and/or people, and does not cause harm to either.
- Awarded to the individual or team behind the technology. When the prize is awarded consideration will also be given to the diversity of the team.
Objective of the award
- To promote the appreciation and attractiveness of the technology sector
Target groups for the award
- People working and studying in the field of technology
Prize amount
- 15 000 €
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