This activity serves as the official digital record for the Curaçao Innovation Award 2025. Hosted by CITI, this prestigious competition celebrated the most visionary minds, promising young talent and impactful organizations driving progress in Curaçao.
Innovators, entrepreneurs and businesses were evaluated on their ability to push boundaries in digital transformation, sustainable development and commercial excellence.
The Innovation Journey
Participants in the 2025 cycle engaged in a rigorous selection process designed to elevate the standard of local innovation:
Expert Evaluation: Submissions were assessed by an independent multi-disciplinary jury.
Pitch Presentations: Nominees showcased their groundbreaking solutions directly to industry leaders.
Public Recognition: Finalists were celebrated during a high-profile awards ceremony in October 2025, gaining visibility within the local ecosystem.
Award Categories
The 2025 edition recognized excellence across five distinct pillars:
Young Innovation Award: Recognizing entrepreneurs under 30 who demonstrate outstanding initiative, resilience, and the potential to lead transformative change.
Sustainable Innovation Award: Solutions driving social, environmental, or economic sustainability and contributing to the SDGs.
Digital Innovation Award: Transformative use of digital tools to create efficiency, new business models or societal value.
Business Innovation Award: Measurable commercial success, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage.
People's Choice Award: The innovation with the highest public engagement and community support.