2024 Nominations
HTA nominations are now closed for 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Rita Battocchio at rita@octaneoc.org.
The awards are on September 26, 2024 at AV Irvine for the Awards. Tickets are now on sale.
2024 Categories
Best Technology Company
Award will recognize a medtech/technology company in Orange County. The company must be in existence for at least 3 years.
Best Company Leadership Team
Award will recognize a leadership team of a tech or medtech company in Orange County.
Best Enterprise or B2B Technology Innovation
Award will recognize a company whose B2B product or service is innovative and shows growth in their product.
Best Consumer Technology Innovation
The award will recognize a company that exhibits innovation in a consumer technology. Note, this award must showcase a consumer product.
Best Emerging Disruptor
Award will be given to a high tech or medtech company that is exhibiting technology that is innovative.
Best Technology CEO (<100 employees)
The award will be given to a CEO who leads either a company in high technology or medical technology. The CEO can represent a company with 100 employees or less in high technology or medical technology.
Best Clean Tech/Green Company
The award will recognize a technology company whose product/service is advancing clean energy, water, or transportation innovation which benefits the economy and environment. The product must be in the clean-tech/green space.
Best Large Disruptor/Innovator
The award will recognize a company that exhibits innovation and intrapreneurship as a sustainable growth strategy. The company must have 100+ employees and has been in business for minimum 5 years.
Best Innovation in Medical Technology/Life Sciences
Award is specifically for innovation in the medtech/life sciences field.
Deal of the Year
The deal can range from a variety of options including but not limited to: Investment, Private Equity, IPO, Merger & Acquisition, VC Raise. The deal must have closed between April 2023-March 2024.
Next Gen Award
This award recognizes an individual making a significant difference within their organizations and leading their industry into the future. This individual demonstrates talent, drive and service to their communities.
OC Innovation Week: Opening Reception
UCI Beall Applied Innovation 5270 California Ave # 100, Irvine, CAJoin us for the grand kickoff of OC Innovation Week at our Opening Reception, where excitement and innovation converge.
Fast Pitch
The Cove at UCI Applied Innovation 5270 California Ave, Irvine, CA, United StatesFast Pitch is a unique opportunity for Orange County's tech innovators to showcase their groundbreaking ideas. Participants present their pitches to a distinguished panel of judges, potential partners, and investors.