Curaçao Innovation Award 2026

Registration for the 2026 Curaçao Innovation Award is closed. The nominees in four categories were announced on 8 October 2026, and the winners will be announced at the Award Ceremony on Thursday 22 October 2026 at the Curaçao Innovation Hub at Villa Maria.

Innovation drives progress. Every year, the Curaçao Innovation Award recognizes the entrepreneurs and organizations that are shaping the future of Curaçao through creativity, technology, sustainability, and new business models.

The award celebrates innovative companies and initiatives that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, the circular economy, or other forms of impactful innovation. By highlighting these pioneers, the program aims to inspire other entrepreneurs and strengthen Curaçao’s innovation ecosystem.

Why participate?

Participating in the Innovation Award offers several benefits:

• Recognition as one of Curaçao’s leading innovators
• Increased visibility through media and public campaigns
• The opportunity to be selected as a nominee and compete for the People’s Choice Award and the Curaçao Innovation Award
• Networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, experts, and partners in the innovation ecosystem

Each year, an expert jury selects a shortlist of innovative organizations. From this list, nominees are chosen across several categories, and the winners are announced at the Innovation Award Ceremony, a celebration that brings together innovators, partners, and supporters of innovation in Curaçao.

Who should apply?

The Innovation Award is open to:

• Innovative companies and entrepreneurs based in Curaçao
• Organizations that have introduced new technologies, services, or business models
• Businesses that have made significant progress in innovation within the past 18 months

Whether you are a startup, a growing company, or an established organization implementing new ideas, the Innovation Award is your opportunity to showcase your impact.

Be part of Curaçao’s innovation story

By participating, you help demonstrate how innovation contributes to economic development, sustainability, and new opportunities for our island.

Registration for this round is closed.