Applications Are Now Closed.
Fast Company Middle East is committed to covering innovation in business. Our Most Innovative Companies is the premier annual list of organizations in the region at the forefront of innovation, transforming industries, and shaping society.
Being included in the Most Innovative Companies list can significantly improve a company’s reputation, visibility, and growth prospects. Winners are profiled and featured on fastcompanyme.com, which reaches millions of readers,
To determine the list, Fast Company Middle East‘s editors and writers sifted through hundreds of applications from companies that embody innovative and creative problem-solving.
In 2023, we received over 310 nominations. Of these, 42 organizations across 25 categories were honored — from the largest companies in the region to small startups with just a few employees.
Now, applications for the Most Innovative Companies 2024 list are open for all organizations based in the region. With innovation more critical than ever, we look forward to recognizing the organizations moving the region and the world forward.
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Why Apply For the Middle east list
Funding and Stakeholder Engagement
Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies also offers the opportunity for funding and strategic partnerships. Attaining success here signifies that your innovations are celebrated by industry peers and potential investors and collaborators, recognizing the importance of forward-looking enterprises and their impact on the region. It's a chance to become part of an ecosystem that drives innovation, turning ideas into impactful realities and forging lasting connections.
Join an Inspiring Community
Being honored as a Most Innovative Company grants you entry into Fast Company’s expansive community. We turn to these companies first to identify speakers for events such as the World Changing Ideas, Impact Council, and Green Goals Summit. We also look to these companies for other story opportunities throughout the year, helping them amplify their efforts to create positive change in the world.
Attracting Talent
In a world of possibilities, top-notch professionals are invariably drawn to companies that prioritize innovation and possess a clear goal of doing good for society. Being a winner among the Most Innovative Companies opens doors for some of the best professionals in the Middle East to join your company as they seek working environments that nurture creativity, reward courage, and welcome the unconventional.
Connect with Industry Pioneers
Be a part of a list that offers the chance to interact with some of the most pioneering companies in the Middle East. This presents an opportunity to engage with innovators and embrace novel perspectives.Eligibility
Open only for organizations based in the Middle East region. Apply under 36 industry categories and demonstrate how your innovations from the past year have impacted business, industry, and culture. Only companies based or having a presence in the Middle East region can apply. For full details, see the Rules and FAQs.
