Top B2B Platform made in Europe?
Apply, Get reviewed by independent thought leaders and Win the Award
Why the Award?
The B2B Platform Award represents a unique opportunity for your company to be recognized among the best in Europe’s vibrant B2B platform economy. Applying for this award is not just about seeking accolades; it’s about showcasing your company’s achievements, innovations, and contributions to the industry.
- Elevate Your Brand
- Attract Talent and Investment
- Boost Marketing and PR Efforts
- Network with Industry Leaders
- Validate Your Solutions
Who should apply?
The B2B Platform Award is designed for innovators, trailblazers, and leaders within the B2B platform economy. If your company operates a platform that facilitates business-to-business transactions, or shapes the B2B economy based on platform principles, we invite you to apply.
Ideal Candidates Include:
- Emerging Startups
- Established Platforms
- Tech Innovators
- Sustainability Champions
Platform Categories
What are the award categories you can apply for?
Marketplace
Marketplace for Services or Products
Tech & Data Platform
Main focus on data processing like IoT platforms or providing technological infrastructure.
Collaboration & Innovation Platform
Fostering collaboration and co-innovation
Circularity Platform
Support sustainability and circular economy
Criteria
What are the criteria for the ranking?
The Jury
Who will evaluate and hand-out the award?
The Jury
At the heart of the B2B Platform Awards is a distinguished panel of jurors, handpicked for their expertise, vision, and contribution to the world of business-to-business platform economy.
Comprising industry leaders, tech innovators, seasoned entrepreneurs, and esteemed academics, our jury embodies a wealth of experience across the B2B ecosystem. Each member brings a unique perspective, ensuring a holistic and rigorous evaluation process.
Their collective wisdom and insight are pivotal in identifying platforms that not only excel in innovation and service but also drive meaningful change within their industries. This esteemed panel is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of excellence, recognizing and celebrating the achievements of B2B platforms that are shaping the future of commerce.
Members
Academia
- Sabine Baumann (Prof. & Author, @HTW Berlin)
- Mirjana Radmanovic (Prof. & Author, @DHBW Mannheim)
- Felix Wortmann (Prof. & Author, @University St. Gallen)
- Carsten Hahn (Prof. & Author, @University Karlsruhe)
- Philipp Meier (Phd, Study about B2B Platforms)
Senior Entrepreneurs & Thought Leaders
- Nathalie Lamborghini Dumas (CEO Venture Studio FlyingRhino)
- Anna Noakes (TheNTWK)
- Michael Nielsen (Advisor, Co-Founder Logistics Platform)
- Carsten Linz (Dr., Exec. Advisor, @Bluegain)
- Bernd Weidmann (Co-Founder wind-turbine.com)
- Matthias Walter (CEO Venture Studio fastbreak.one, Creator Platform Innovation Kit)
How to apply?
What is the process, key deadlines and how to submit application?
Key Dates / Deadlines
The process for the award includes the following key dates:
- Opening of application period: 01.05.
- Closing of application period: 31.07. eob
- Review Period: 01.08.-30.08.
- Award announcements: 18.09.
*eob = End of Business = 31.07., 12pm CET
The Process
Every platform – small or big, but “made in Europe” can apply for the prestiguouse award. Important is that the founding headquarter is in Europe.
Please submit a short presentation to the following email address:
award@b2bplatformhub.com
You have time to submit until the end of the application period. Submissions after the deadline will not taken into consideration.
The presentation should clearly state how your platform fulfills the 4 major criteria. Additionally some key facts / description.
Keep it simple.
Additional Information
More information about the award and process you can find in the attached presentation. Download and read carefully.
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