TECH1
Awards
2026
Celebrating the people, companies and achievements shaping Israeli tech.
Nominations are free of charge.
Nominations close on 24/09/2026
The
Recognition That Matters.
TECH1 Awards recognize the companies, executives, founders and achievements that defined Israeli tech in 2026.
The winners will be selected by a unique combination of expert judges and the Israeli tech ecosystem, and revealed at the TECH1 Gala on October 29 in Tel Aviv.
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The Awards
Companies
Spotlight & People
Female Founder of the Year
Recognizing an outstanding female founder whose leadership and achievements stood out in 2026.
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Lifetime Achievement
Honoring an individual whose contribution has helped shape Israeli technology.
By invitation only.
How It Works
01 NOMINATE
Anyone can submit a company, executive, founder or achievement for consideration. Submitting a nomination is completely free.
02 REVIEW
All eligible nominations will be reviewed by the TECH1 Awards team and judging panel.
03 SHORTLIST
A shortlist of finalists will be selected and announced ahead of the TECH1 Gala.
How Winners Are Chosen
Winners are selected by a combination of expert judges and the Israeli tech ecosystem.
The judges' scoring counts for 30%, and the public vote counts for 70%.
Voting opens after the shortlist is announced. Every vote makes a difference.
TECH1 Gala
Where the winners
are revealed.
OCTOBER 29, 2026
SUZANNE DELLAL, TEL AVIV
The TECH1 Awards will culminate at an exclusive gala bringing together leading founders, investors, executives and technology leaders for an evening of recognition, networking and celebration.
Attendance to the Gala requires prior approval.
Who defined Israeli tech in 2026?
Know a company, executive, founder or achievement that deserves recognition?
Nominations are free.
submit a nominationNominations close on 24/09/2026