International Contest FOR INNOVATION
in RETAIL, MARKETING & Tech
The eCOM Awards showcase breakthrough achievements related to retail (eCommerce), digital marketing and technology.
About the eCOM Awards
The eCOM Awards champions and showcase breakthrough achievements in retail (eCommerce), digital marketing and technology, honoring innovation worldwide.
The eCom awards program was developed under the guidance of MTL+ECOMMERCE’s Executive advisory board comprised of senior executives experts across Canada’s digital marketing, media, eCommerce, IT , Saas and communication industry.
The eCom Awards are managed by MTL+ECOMMERCE, the #1 Hub for eCommerce, Startup & Technology.
The winners are revealed during eCom Summit which brings together marketers, digital agencies, retailers, VCs, media and manufacturing partners alike who are eager to discover the latest trends and tools and embrace the future of Commerce.
Startup Partners
Prize
OVH CLOUD
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HUBSPOT FOR STARTUPS
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FASKEN
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GOVERNMENT OF QUEBEC
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ECOM SUMMIT
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International
Innovation Contest
+ $150,000
IN PRIZES
4 CHALLENGES
in Innovation
Who participates
- STARTUPS
- DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCIES | ECOMMERCE AGENCIES
- RETAILERS & SMBs
- MEDIA COMPANIES & NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
STARTUPS
Startups may enter the following categories:
- DIGITAL MARKETING INNOVATION
- ECOMMERCE & RETAIL INNOVATION
- DEEPTECH: AI, IoT, AR/VR, Blockchain, Quantum computing, Drones & Robotics, Data & AI, 5G, Cybersecurity
Startups less than three years old that have raised under $2 million at the time of eCom Summit are eligible for a limited number of startup rate tickets, discounted exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities.
RETAILERS & SMBs
Retailers & SMBs may enter the following categories:
- DIGITAL MARKETING INNOVATION
- ECOMMERCE & RETAIL INNOVATION
- DEEPTECH: AI, IoT, AR/VR, Blockchain, Quantum computing, Drones & Robotics, Data & AI, 5G, Cybersecurity
- LEADERSHIP
Retailers & SMBs may showcase any innovative digital campaign, brand activation campaign, partnership campaign or immersive customer experience (CX) or how the use of new technologies that has contributed to the digital transformation of their enterprise during the pandemic and economic growth.
Retailers & SMBs are invited to refer any leader or woman in a leadership position who has successfully contributed to economic growth, societal impact and/or has implemented new policies related to Diversity & Inclusion within their organization.
Digital Agencies
Digital Agencies may enter the following categories:
- DIGITAL MARKETING INNOVATION
- ECOMMERCE & RETAIL INNOVATION
- LEADERSHIP
Digital agencies & eCommerce Agencies may showcase any innovative digital campaign, brand activation campaign, partnership campaign or immersive customer experience (CX) that has contributed to the digital transformation of one of their client or directly their company.
Digital Agencies are invited to refer any business leader or woman in a leadership position who has successfully contributed to a societal impact and/or has implemented new policies related to Diversity & Inclusion within their organization.
Media &
Non-Profit Organizations
Media & Non-profit organizations may enter the categories:
- DIGITAL MARKETING INNOVATION
- LEADERSHIP
Media are invited to showcase any innovative approach or achievement to maintain their activities and community engagement during the pandemic .
Non-profit organizations & media are invited to refer any leader, investor or woman in a leadership position who has successfully contributed to economic growth, societal impact and/or has implemented new policies related to Diversity & Inclusion within their organization.
Selection Process
- Deadline to enter the contest is 23 October, 2021 11PM(EST)
- Finalists will be contacted by email
- Finalists must submit a video presentation of their innovation or disruptive solution by October 25, 2021 midnight (EST);
- eCom Awards 2021’s Top 10 Category Winners will be announced during eCom Summit 2021.
- The Grand Finals will be held on 29 October 2021
Eligibility
Timelines
Regular entry deadline: Monday, July 19, 2021 at 8 AM EST
Final entry deadline: Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 11 PM EST
Digital Agencies
Digital Agencies must be registered in their country and have +6 employees.
Non-Profit Organizations
Non profit organizations must be registered in their country
*Entrants must have copyright permission for any images, music or video content contained in their submission.
Startups
To enter the contest, Startups must have been created after November 1st, 2016 and before January 1st, 2021.
To enter the contest and qualify as a startup, startups must have been registered in their country after October, 30 2016 (startups must be less than five(5) years old).
Any international startups with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and meet the 3 following conditions are eligible to participate:
- Startups can show initial signs of traction.
- Startups have proprietary technology or solutions.
- Startups have revenues from sales or upcoming sales contracts.
Categories
eCommerce & Retail INNOVATION
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY
CONSUMER PURCHASE PROGRAM
RETURN & LOSSES
LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN
DEEPTECH
DATA
CYBERSECURITY
AI&MACHINE LEARNING
BLOCKCHAIN&FINTECH
5G, IoT, AR/VR
DIGITAL MARKETING INNOVATION
ADVERTISING
BRAND ACTIVATION
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
IMMERSIVE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
LEADERSHIP
WOMAN EXECUTIVE
WOMAN IN TECH
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
BUSINESS OR STARTUP CEO
OEGANIZATION LEADER
ENTER THE CONTEST
Click the button below and fill the form and complete your application
by October 23 2021, 11 PM (EST).
Have Questions?
Contact Isabelle Marcotte at [email protected]
