Startups & SMBs
Startups & SMBs
Startups & SMBs
Best Small Business Breakthrough
Recognizing SMBs that hit a major milestone and leveled up.
What Companies Should Apply?
This award is for small businesses that have reached a game-changing milestone in their journey. Whether it’s hitting a major revenue target, launching a new product, securing a breakthrough partnership, or achieving record customer growth, this category celebrates businesses that had their biggest year yet.
Ideal for SMBs proving they are ready for the next level of success.
Success Factors
What sets top applicants apart?
Breakthrough Growth Milestone
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Breakthrough Growth Milestone
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Breakthrough Growth Milestone
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Game-Changing Product or Service
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Game-Changing Product or Service
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Game-Changing Product or Service
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High-Impact Partnerships
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High-Impact Partnerships
3
High-Impact Partnerships
3
Operational & Team Growth
4
Operational & Team Growth
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Operational & Team Growth
4
Resilient Leadership & Execution
5
Resilient Leadership & Execution
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Resilient Leadership & Execution
5
Key Evaluation Critera
What will the judges use to evaluate your organization?
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Revenue & Financial Growth
Entries should showcase strong financial improvements or key funding milestones that enabled business growth.
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Revenue & Financial Growth
Entries should showcase strong financial improvements or key funding milestones that enabled business growth.
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Revenue & Financial Growth
Entries should showcase strong financial improvements or key funding milestones that enabled business growth.
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Customer Expansion & Market Reach
Winning SMBs will highlight significant customer growth, geographic expansion, or increased market penetration.
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Customer Expansion & Market Reach
Winning SMBs will highlight significant customer growth, geographic expansion, or increased market penetration.
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Customer Expansion & Market Reach
Winning SMBs will highlight significant customer growth, geographic expansion, or increased market penetration.
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Industry Recognition & Leadership
Breakthrough companies make waves—entries should demonstrate rising industry influence or awards won.
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Industry Recognition & Leadership
Breakthrough companies make waves—entries should demonstrate rising industry influence or awards won.
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Industry Recognition & Leadership
Breakthrough companies make waves—entries should demonstrate rising industry influence or awards won.
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Operational Strength & Efficiency
Sustaining breakthrough success requires smart operations—submissions should highlight process improvements.
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Operational Strength & Efficiency
Sustaining breakthrough success requires smart operations—submissions should highlight process improvements.
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Operational Strength & Efficiency
Sustaining breakthrough success requires smart operations—submissions should highlight process improvements.
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Strategic Growth Vision
Winning businesses have a clear roadmap for continued expansion and future success beyond the breakthrough moment.
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Strategic Growth Vision
Winning businesses have a clear roadmap for continued expansion and future success beyond the breakthrough moment.
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Strategic Growth Vision
Winning businesses have a clear roadmap for continued expansion and future success beyond the breakthrough moment.
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Long-Term Business Sustainability
Breakthrough SMBs don’t just have one great year—they set the foundation for lasting industry impact.
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Long-Term Business Sustainability
Breakthrough SMBs don’t just have one great year—they set the foundation for lasting industry impact.
6
Long-Term Business Sustainability
Breakthrough SMBs don’t just have one great year—they set the foundation for lasting industry impact.
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Ready to deploy RAVEN? Secure connectivity starts here.
Extend Operational Reach
Deliver real-time ISR and sensor data from the edge to classified enclaves using public networks, anywhere in the world.
Fully CSfC Compliant
RAVEN meets NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) standards, ensuring post-quantum secure transport over LTE, 5G, and SATCOM.
Decision Superiority at Speed
Commanders receive live data and AI analytics in seconds, not hours—enabling faster, smarter battlefield decisions.
Field-Proven
Built for Multi-Domain
Post-Quantum
Ready to deploy RAVEN? Secure connectivity starts here.
Extend Operational Reach
Deliver real-time ISR and sensor data from the edge to classified enclaves using public networks, anywhere in the world.
Fully CSfC Compliant
RAVEN meets NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) standards, ensuring post-quantum secure transport over LTE, 5G, and SATCOM.
Decision Superiority at Speed
Commanders receive live data and AI analytics in seconds, not hours—enabling faster, smarter battlefield decisions.
Field-Proven
Built for Multi-Domain
Post-Quantum