[AFR26]




Key Dates

22 January 2026 - Launch Deadline
16 April 2026 - Standard Deadline
23 July 2026 - Late Deadline
21 August 2026 - Judging
8 September 2026 - Winners Announced

Startup

This category relates to Startups who are still in the initial stages of design. It may still be in concept stage or with working prototypes. It has yet to be released as a commercial project.  Startup projects need to be new and emerging. We want to see a great idea that is in its incubation stage. All eligible nominations will be automatically submitted into this category and no fee applies.