What's the NIA process?
The participation process for the National Innovation Awards is pretty much straightforward
Check Eligibility
Before anything else, you need to carefully go through our eligibility criteria to ensure the innovation qualifies for the awards.
CheckRegister your account
The second step is to register your account. If you already have one, go ahead and log in to your account.
Add Innovation Details
On your user account, you can add the innovation. Make sure to enter all required information correctly to increase its chances of selection.
Submit Innovation for Award
You can sign up your newly-created innovation to either of two awards; Big 4 Innovation Award and Assistive Technology Award.
Shortlisting and Selection
After the application period closes, you will no longer be able to edit the innovation details. During this period, all innovators will go through a rigorous process, with several rounds of selection and elimination until the top 10 innovators are selected.
Pitching and Awarding at KIW 2021
If selected, you will be invited to pitch on the 8th December to a panel of judges and an audience of industry experts. The top innovators to be awarded will be chosen from the pitching results.
Check Eligibility
Before anything else, you need to carefully go through our eligibility criteria to ensure the agency qualifies for the award.
CheckRegister your account
The second step is to register your account. If you already have one, go ahead and log in to your account.
Nominate the Agency
On your user account, you can nominate the agency. Make sure to enter all required information correctly to increase its chances of selection.
Shortlisting and Selection
After the application period closes, you will no longer be able to edit the agency's details. During this period, all nominated agencies will go through a rigorous process, with several rounds of selection and elimination until the top 10 agencies are identified.
Publicity and Awarding at KIW 2021
If selected, the agency's representative will be invited to be awarded and celebrated on the 8th December.