If you have a startup or represent a young, growing technology company, or perhaps you feel confident enough to nominate yourself for one of the awards, then this competition is for you.

From February 10 to April 10, 2026, applications are open for the BRIDGE TECH CONTEST III online competition for startups, developers, and technology leaders.

The competition aims to:

• support innovative projects and technology teams;

• develop a professional community;

• increase trust through expert evaluation.

16 nominations:

THE BEST IT STARTUP - THE BEST AI STARTUP - AI FOR BUSINESS - FINTECH PROJECT

EDTECH PROJECT - BLOCKCHAIN PRODUCT - AR / VR COMPANY - SOFTWARE 2026

MADE IN RUSSIA - FOUNDER OF THE YEAR - MENTOR OF THE YEAR - AI DEVELOPER 2026

TRENDSETTER 2026 - DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR - PRODUCT MANAGER (IT) - WEB DESIGNER

Prize fund = 3 million rubles:

Winners in each category will receive:

• 2 business tickets to the 6th international forum and exhibition The Trends, which will be held on November 4-5, 2026, in Moscow at the Timiryazev Center;

• An electronic certificate worth 150,000 rubles (a discount of 150,000 rubles on any commercial integration (stand/sponsorship) at The Trends).

Applications must be submitted by yesterday and no later than April 10.
Participation in the competition is on a non-commercial basis.

Date: February 10 - April 26, 2026
Location: Online
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