Deadline extended for the Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech 2020 list
The deadline for the Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech 2020 list has been extended until 31st May 2020 with organisers planning to publish the list later in the year. Now in its sixth year, the list is published by equality and inclusion charity Diversity UK, in association with New Asian Post Ltd, and celebrates the contribution made by British Asians to this country’s digital economy.
“The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live and work and the UK tech sector in particular has been impacted significantly with many pivoting their business models to help in the fight against Covid19; others struggling to survive and many volunteering in the community. The Trustees of Diversity UK have decided to continue with the publication of the list to provide support to Britain’s tech sector, particularly its under-represented founders, and to sustain and encourage innovation on the significant global challenges we face, by allowing extra time for nominations. The deadline for nominations has been extended until 31st May 2020 and the list will be published later in the year.”
The aim is to showcase the wealth of talent on the British digital scene; from startup founders, creatives, social entrepreneurs, technologists, venture capital and angel investors to the policy makers and game changers. The key objective is to address the perceived lack of diversity in the tech sector by highlighting the business models, funding and support networks being created by these Asian digital entrepreneurs.
Impact of the Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech list
Shortlisted nominees not only gain considerable media attention, they also make valuable connections to help fund or scale their business; are part of a network of innovators; can pitch their ventures at Tech Showcases; are recognised in industry publications and go on to win other competitions and awards. Last year, thirty of Britain’s leading Asian tech entrepreneurs were honoured with a ‘Pioneers Award’.
Spotlight on Sustainability (Environmental, Social & Governance)
The list also highlights the ‘Top 5’ individuals in five categories, including business, investors, startups and women alongside a new sectoral category each year. The focus in 2020 is on Sustainability, with organisers seeking innovative founders working on Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives that improve the sustainability and societal impact of businesses and organisations.
Top 5 Categories
The Top 5 categories for 2020 are:
- Business (incl. B2B, B2C, EdTech, FinTech, HealthTech, InsureTech, IoT, Proptech, Retail etc.)
- Investors (including Accelerator, Incubator, Angel Investor, PE, Venture Capital)
- Startups (entrepreneurs who have set up in the past 5 years or so)
- Sustainability (incl. CleanTech, Energy, Environmental, Social, RegTech & Governance models)*
- Women
* This category changes each year. In previous years it has been EdTech, FinTech, Social Entrepreneurs, Creative Industries and HealthTech.
Eligibility Criteria
For inclusion in the Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech list, individuals must comply with eligibility criteria, the full details of which are available at https://asiansintech.com/eligibility-criteria-2020/
Nominations
Individuals can nominate themselves or other eligible candidates via the website, click here.
Deadline extended: nominations close at midnight on 31st May 2020.
Judges
After the end of the nominations process, a panel of expert judges then shortlists the final Top 100 for inclusion on the list, which will be published online later in the year.
Click here to nominate an individual for the Top 100 Asian Stars in UK Tech 2020 list.
