Nominations Close Nov. 17 for 2023 Top Tech Startup Award

The Top Tech Startup award highlights the supply chain and logistics' industry's top software and technology startups. Submissions close Nov. 17.

October 9, 2023

Nominations are open for Food Logistics' and Supply & Demand Chain Executive's second annual Top Tech Startup award, which highlights the supply chain and logistics' industry's top software and technology startups.

"Many of today's startups are poised to disrupt the supply chain space. Whether it's raising money to improve sustainability, visibility and food safety or empowering companies to enhance the last mile, these startups are putting innovation at the forefront. They're introducing real-time tracking and carbon footprint solutions and developing robotics and wearables to better move product from Point A to Point B in the safest, most efficient manner," says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “The future of the supply chain industry is now. And, now is the time to shine a spotlight on these startups' initiatives."

Some winners may be selected to participate in interviews leading up to Manifest.

Deadline for submissions is Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 at 11:30 p.m. CST.

ALL NOMINATIONS must be submitted electronically. CLICK HERE to access the nomination form.

CLICK HERE to view the criteria of this award.

And, CLICK HERE to preview the questionnaire.

CLICK HERE to view FAQs.

For questions, please contact editor-in-chief Marina Mayer at [email protected].

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