Deloitte Technology Fast 50^TM program overview

The Technology Fast 50^TM, Canada's pre-eminent technology awards program, is a ranking of the country's 50 fastest-growing technology companies based on percentage revenue growth over five years. Deloitte launched the program over a decade ago to celebrate the world-class achievements of the Canadian technology sector.  The Technology Fast 50^TM awards and rankings are presented in distinct categories that characterize and define the unique strengths of Canadian innovation. It is all about revenue growth driven by leading intellectual property.

Award categories:

• Technology Fast 50^TM ranking - Recognizing the 50 fastest growing tech companies with the highest percentage revenue growth over five years.
• Companies-to-Watch awards - Honouring younger, promising Canadian tech companies that are in business for less than 5 years.
• Technology Fast 50^TM Leadership awards - Chosen by Deloitte and its sponsors from the applicants to the Technology Fast 50^TM ranking, these companies are the elite members of the Canadian technology industry. Their ability to create a distinct competitive advantage in a high-growth market allows them to dominate their sector and quickly join the ranks of other Canadian global leaders.
• Technology Green 15^TM awards - The Technology Green 15^TM recognizes Canada's leading GreenTech companies. It includes any technology that promotes a more efficient use and re-use of the earth's resources in industrial production and consumption. GreenTech products are designed to reduce or eliminate environmental impacts and improve operational performance, productivity, or efficiency while reducing costs, inputs, energy consumption, waste, or pollution.

Eligibility criteria