FAQs

What are the RemoteTech Breakthrough Awards? The annual RemoteTech Breakthrough Awards program recognizes the most innovative products, companies, and individuals in the global remote work technology industry. Our awards celebrate excellence and innovation in various categories, including Collaboration Tools, Virtual Workspaces, Remote Team Management, Cybersecurity for Remote Work, Cloud-Based Solutions, Project Management Platforms, and many more.

We focus on honoring the breakthrough RemoteTech companies that are at the forefront of remote work innovation, whether through technological advancements, creative applications, or pioneering strategies that are reshaping the future of work. Our awards cover a broad spectrum of categories, aiming to highlight every area of the remote work ecosystem positively impacted by technology.

The program is a key part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading global market intelligence organization that researches and rewards excellence in technology innovation across today’s most competitive technology industries. As part of the Tech Breakthrough family, the awards leverage a global network of experts, industry leaders, and influencers to provide winners with unparalleled recognition.

We welcome submissions from companies, organizations, and individuals worldwide who have developed innovative products, solutions, or services that impact the remote work technology industry. Whether you're a startup or an established company, if your work aligns with our categories and criteria, we encourage you to apply. There are no geographical limitations for nominees as we encourage RemoteTech innovators from around the world to nominate.

To submit an entry, simply complete the online application form during the open submission period. Fill out all required fields, provide details about your company, service, or solution, and then submit any additional supporting materials (such as case studies or customer testimonials) as links in the nomination form to strengthen your application.

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2026 RemoteTech Breakthrough Awards program is April 24, 2026 – 10 PM Eastern.

The RemoteTech Breakthrough Awards cover a wide range of categories in remote work technology, including but not limited to:

Collaboration Tools Virtual Workspaces Remote Team Management Cybersecurity for Remote Work Cloud-Based Solutions Project Management Platforms ...and more!

For a complete list and descriptions of all available categories, please visit our Categories page .

The judging process is a thorough, multi-step evaluation conducted by an independent panel. Each entry is assessed on key criteria such as Innovation, Performance, User Experience, Functionality, Market Impact, and Value. For more details, check out our Judging Process page.

Yes, RemoteTech Breakthrough takes confidentiality seriously. All submission materials are only accessible to our team and judges and are used exclusively for evaluation purposes. We have safeguards in place to protect your proprietary information and intellectual property.

Winners of the 2026 program will be publicly announced on June 18, 2026. Winners are notified privately prior to the public announcement, giving them time to prepare marketing and communications plans prior to the public announcements rolling out in June.

RemoteTech Breakthrough promotes the results of the program through extensive communications campaigns, including global press releases, media and analyst relations, features on our website, social media marketing, email campaigns, and more. Our promotional efforts are designed to amplify the winners' recognition, drive new business opportunities, and increase their visibility among potential clients, investors, and partners across the global remote work technology ecosystem. By leveraging our extensive media network, we ensure that RemoteTech Breakthrough Award winners are recognized as leaders and innovators in the industry.

Due to the large volume of entries, we are unable to provide individual feedback. However, every submission is carefully reviewed, and winners are selected based on merit and alignment with the judging criteria.

Yes, you can withdraw your submission at any time.

If you have any further questions or need assistance with the application process, category selection, or anything else related to the awards program, please contact our team at [email protected]. We’re here to help!

To be eligible, a product or solution entry must have been produced for public trial or general availability after January 1, 2023 (2-year window).

For solution, platform, and product entries, significant updates and refreshes to legacy solutions are valid if those updates have taken place after January 1, 2023.

For the “Best Company” awards, there are no time-bound limitations as we recognize companies of all sizes and ages – from remote tech giants to early-stage startups.