Drumrolls  🥁 🥁 🥁 please…… HackerNoon’s annual  Startups ✨ of The Year (SOTY) 2024 has officially COMMENCED 🎉 🎊 ✨ Nominations (how to here) and voting  🗳️ for the best companies are NOW open! It’s time to spotlight & celebrate Tech’s Rising Stars. This is your chance to help us recognize and celebrate the most innovative startups of the year and their impact on the tech industry. https://youtu.be/XOpG6B4AKPU?embedable=true Startups of The Year 2024 is brought to you by Wellfound, Notion, Hubspot, Bright Data, Algolia, and HackerNoon! History of Startups of The Year Now in its 3rd edition, Startups of The Year by HackerNoon is a 100% community-driven voting event recognizing startups that are transforming technology and the world for the better. In our previous editions (SOTY 2021/2022 and SOTY 2023/2024), the community had the option to vote for the best startup based on cities, such as Sydney, London, or Singapore, divided into major regions of the world: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, & South America. Startups of The Year 2023 concluded with over 623,000 total votes, up from more than 215,000 votes of the inaugural competition in 2021. In the last and most recent edition, HackerNoon and the community at large nominated over 30,000 startups from 4,000+ cities with populations of at least 100,000 people, across six continents. The 1,253 winners received perks from sponsors, such as a free .Tech Domain, a HackerNoon NFT, and an Evergreen Tech Company News Page from HackerNoon. What’s new with Startups of The Year 2024 This year, the HackerNoon team proudly introduces a brand new way to browse, nominate, and vote for your favorite startups - by INDUSTRIES! Choose from 100+ different industries and help us decide who stands out. Visit the Startups homepage and pick one of the clouds representing the diverse range of industries, enter a keyword via the search bar, or browse through our 11 different parent categories that umbrella all industries, including: AI
Business
Commerce
Cybersecurity
Education
Emerging Tech
Engineering
Healthcare
Media
Programming
Web3 While you’re at it, check these industries:
IT Services | Software Development | Messaging & Communications | Consulting | FinTech | Business Development | Leadership | Marketing | Venture Capital | ClimateTech | Educational Institutions | Health and Wellness | Transportation Services | Manufacturing Of course, you are welcome to nominate and vote for your favorite startups per location just like in previous years. Click on a location via the world map, use the search bar, or browse the 6 regions that encompass all 4000+ cities just like before. Ready to browse startups by location? Check these out:
Sultanpur | Port Moresby | Maharashtra | Escazu | Beverly Hills | Sutton | Union City | London | Bussum | Erode | Texas 🗳️ Last year's winners can be found in the "Last Year Votes" section under each city, like this one. 📜 Each city and industry comes with a rich, concise history overview, as well as insights into the startup scene. You can also browse web links for startup news within each city and industry. For example, explore the history of Singaporean startups here and the evolution of AI as an industry here. ❇️ One true vote: while each startup can belong to both a location and up to 3 total industries, the vote you cast for each startup is a universal vote! Therefore, the chances that a startup is discovered and voted for this year are increased 4 fold! Nominate Your Favorite Startups If you know of a company that's been making waves and deserves recognition, especially in 2023 and 2024, now's the time to nominate them for Startups of The Year 2024. Visit our website, search for the city name or industry, and submit your nomination. We'll review each submission and accept the top contenders. If you’re looking for a tutorial on how to nominate a startup, see here. Vote for the Best Startups Once the nominees have been selected, it's time to cast your vote for the best of the best. You can help decide who wins by voting for your favorite startup in each category. The voting will be open until March 31st, 2025 and winners will be announced shortly after. Spread the Word! Don't keep this exciting news to yourself - share it with your friends, family, and colleagues. Encourage them to participate in the nominations and voting process, and let's recognize the most innovative and impactful startups of 2024 together! Use the hashtag #startupsoftheyear or #soty2024 and tag us on social so we can find your post and reshare the love 💚 About HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year Startups of The Year 2024 is HackerNoon’s flagship community-driven event celebrating startups, technology, and the spirit of innovation. Currently in its third iteration, the prestigious Internet award recognizes and celebrates tech startups of all shapes and sizes. This year, over 150,000 entities across 4200+ cities, 6 continents, and 100+ industries will participate in a bid to be crowned the best startup of the year! Millions of votes have been cast over the past few years, and many stories have been written about these daring and rising startups. The winners will get a free interview on HackerNoon and an Evergreen Tech Company News page. Visit our FAQ page to learn more. Download our design assets here. Check out the Startups of the Year Merch Shop here. HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year is a branding opportunity unlike any other. Whether your goal is brand awareness or lead generation, HackerNoon has curated startup-friendly packages to solve your marketing challenges. Meet our sponsors: Wellfound: Join the #1 global, startup-focused community. At Wellfound, we're not just a job board—we're the place where top startup talent and the world's most exciting companies connect to build the future. Notion: Notion is trusted and loved by thousands of startups as their connected workspace—from building product roadmaps to tracking fundraising. Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months, to build and scale your company with one powerful tool. Get your offer now! Hubspot: If you’re looking for a smart CRM platform that meets the needs of small businesses, look no further than HubSpot. Seamlessly connect your data, teams and customers in one easy-to-use scalable platform that grows with your business. Get started for free. Bright Data: Startups that leverage public web data can make faster, data-driven decisions, giving them a competitive edge. With Bright Data’s scalable web data collection, businesses can grow from a small operation to an enterprise by harnessing insights at every stage. Algolia: Algolia NeuralSearch is the world's only AI end-to-end Search and Discovery Platform combining powerful keyword and natural language processing in a single API. Drumrolls  🥁 🥁 🥁 please…… HackerNoon’s annual  Startups ✨ of The Year (SOTY) 2024 has officially COMMENCED 🎉 🎊 ✨ HackerNoon’s annual Startups ✨ of The Year (SOTY) 2024 has officially COMMENCED Startups ✨ of The Year (SOTY) 2024 Nominations (how to here) and voting 🗳️ for the best companies are NOW open! It’s time to spotlight & celebrate Tech’s Rising Stars. This is your chance to help us recognize and celebrate the most innovative startups of the year and their impact on the tech industry. Nominations (how to here ) here voting https://youtu.be/XOpG6B4AKPU?embedable=true https://youtu.be/XOpG6B4AKPU?embedable=true Startups of The Year 2024 is brought to you by Wellfound, Notion, Hubspot, Bright Data, Algolia, and HackerNoon! Startups of The Year 2024 is brought to you by Wellfound , Notion , Hubspot , Bright Data , Algolia , and HackerNoon ! Startups of The Year 2024 Wellfound Notion Hubspot Bright Data Algolia HackerNoon History of Startups of The Year History of Startups of The Year Now in its 3rd edition, Startups of The Year by HackerNoon is a 100% community-driven voting event recognizing startups that are transforming technology and the world for the better. In our previous editions (SOTY 2021/2022 and SOTY 2023/2024 ), the community had the option to vote for the best startup based on cities, such as Sydney , London , or Singapore , divided into major regions of the world: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, & South America. Startups of The Year by HackerNoon 2021/2022 2023/2024 Sydney London Singapore Startups of The Year 2023 concluded with over 623,000 total votes, up from more than 215,000 votes of the inaugural competition in 2021 . In the last and most recent edition, HackerNoon and the community at large nominated over 30,000 startups from 4,000+ cities with populations of at least 100,000 people, across six continents. The 1,253 winners received perks from sponsors, such as a free .Tech Domain , a HackerNoon NFT, and an Evergreen Tech Company News Page from HackerNoon. Startups of The Year 2023 the inaugural competition in 2021 The 1,253 winners free .Tech Domain Evergreen Tech Company News Page What’s new with Startups of The Year 2024 What’s new with Startups of The Year 2024 This year, the HackerNoon team proudly introduces a brand new way to browse, nominate, and vote for your favorite startups - by INDUSTRIES! This year, the HackerNoon team proudly introduces a brand new way to browse, nominate, and vote for your favorite startups - by INDUSTRIES! Choose from 100+ different industries and help us decide who stands out. Visit the Startups homepage and pick one of the clouds representing the diverse range of industries, enter a keyword via the search bar, or browse through our 11 different parent categories that umbrella all industries, including: Startups homepage 11 different parent categories AI Business Commerce Cybersecurity Education Emerging Tech Engineering Healthcare Media Programming Web3 AI AI AI AI Business Business Business Business Commerce Commerce Commerce Commerce Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Education Education Education Education Emerging Tech Emerging Tech Emerging Tech Emerging Tech Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering Healthcare Healthcare Healthcare Healthcare Media Media Media Media Programming Programming Programming Programming Web3 Web3 Web3 Web3 While you’re at it, check these industries: IT Services | Software Development | Messaging & Communications | Consulting | FinTech | Business Development | Leadership | Marketing | Venture Capital | ClimateTech | Educational Institutions | Health and Wellness | Transportation Services | Manufacturing While you’re at it, check these industries: IT Services | Software Development | Messaging & Communications | Consulting | FinTech | Business Development | Leadership | Marketing | Venture Capital | ClimateTech | Educational Institutions | Health and Wellness | Transportation Services | Manufacturing IT Services Software Development Messaging & Communications Consulting FinTech Business Development Leadership Marketing Venture Capital ClimateTech Educational Institutions Health and Wellness Transportation Services Manufacturing Of course, you are welcome to nominate and vote for your favorite startups per location just like in previous years. Click on a location via the world map, use the search bar, or browse the 6 regions that encompass all 4000+ cities just like before. Ready to browse startups by location? Check these out: Sultanpur | Port Moresby | Maharashtra | Escazu | Beverly Hills | Sutton | Union City | London | Bussum | Erode | Texas Ready to browse startups by location? Check these out: Sultanpur | Port Moresby | Maharashtra | Escazu | Beverly Hills | Sutton | Union City | London | Bussum | Erode | Texas Sultanpur Port Moresby Maharashtra Escazu Beverly Hills Sutton Union City London Bussum Erode Texas 🗳️ Last year's winners can be found in the "Last Year Votes" section under each city, like this one . like this one 📜 Each city and industry comes with a rich, concise history overview, as well as insights into the startup scene. You can also browse web links for startup news within each city and industry. For example, explore the history of Singaporean startups here and the evolution of AI as an industry here. here ❇️ One true vote: while each startup can belong to both a location and up to 3 total industries, the vote you cast for each startup is a universal vote! Therefore, the chances that a startup is discovered and voted for this year are increased 4 fold! ❇️ One true vote: while each startup can belong to both a location and up to 3 total industries, the vote you cast for each startup is a universal vote! Therefore, the chances that a startup is discovered and voted for this year are increased 4 fold! Nominate Your Favorite Startups Nominate Your Favorite Startups If you know of a company that's been making waves and deserves recognition, especially in 2023 and 2024, now's the time to nominate them for Startups of The Year 2024. Visit our website , search for the city name or industry, and submit your nomination. We'll review each submission and accept the top contenders. If you’re looking for a tutorial on how to nominate a startup, see here . our website our website here Vote for the Best Startups Vote for the Best Startups Once the nominees have been selected, it's time to cast your vote for the best of the best. You can help decide who wins by voting for your favorite startup in each category. The voting will be open until March 31st, 2025 and winners will be announced shortly after. Spread the Word! Spread the Word! Don't keep this exciting news to yourself - share it with your friends, family, and colleagues. Encourage them to participate in the nominations and voting process, and let's recognize the most innovative and impactful startups of 2024 together! Use the hashtag #startupsoftheyear or #soty2024 and tag us on social so we can find your post and reshare the love 💚 share it share it About HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year Startups of The Year 2024 is HackerNoon’s flagship community-driven event celebrating startups, technology, and the spirit of innovation. Currently in its third iteration, the prestigious Internet award recognizes and celebrates tech startups of all shapes and sizes. This year, over 150,000 entities across 4200+ cities, 6 continents, and 100+ industries will participate in a bid to be crowned the best startup of the year! Millions of votes have been cast over the past few years, and many stories have been written about these daring and rising startups. Startups of The Year 2024 Startups of The Year 2024 many stories many stories The winners will get a free interview on HackerNoon and an Evergreen Tech Company News page. free interview Evergreen Tech Company News Evergreen Tech Company News Visit our FAQ page to learn more. FAQ FAQ Download our design assets here . here here Check out the Startups of the Year Merch Shop here . here here HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year is a branding opportunity unlike any other. Whether your goal is brand awareness or lead generation, HackerNoon has curated startup-friendly packages to solve your marketing challenges. startup-friendly packages startup-friendly packages Meet our sponsors: Meet our sponsors: Meet our sponsors: Wellfound: Join the #1 global, startup-focused community . At Wellfound, we're not just a job board—we're the place where top startup talent and the world's most exciting companies connect to build the future. Wellfound: Join the #1 global, startup-focused community Join the #1 global, startup-focused community Notion: Notion is trusted and loved by thousands of startups as their connected workspace—from building product roadmaps to tracking fundraising. Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months , to build and scale your company with one powerful tool. Get your offer now ! Notion: Try Notion with unlimited AI, FREE for up to 6 months Get your offer now ! Hubspot: If you’re looking for a smart CRM platform that meets the needs of small businesses, look no further than HubSpot. Seamlessly connect your data, teams and customers in one easy-to-use scalable platform that grows with your business. Get started for free . Hubspot: Get started for free Get started for free Bright Data: Startups that leverage public web data can make faster, data-driven decisions, giving them a competitive edge. 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