2025 Stellar Startups Application

CRN's 2025 Stellar Startups Application Form

CRN is now accepting applications for its 2025 Stellar Startups Awards. This annual list highlights the new and innovative technology suppliers that have shown an unwavering commitment to delivering the latest technology products and services through the IT channel.

It also serves as an invaluable resource for solution providers looking to elevate their portfolios with the latest technologies and services that will give them a competitive edge as they drive growth within the larger IT channel.

Apply today for the chance to be recognized as one of the key startup companies solution providers should know.

Eligibility

In order to qualify as an Stellar Startup, a company must:
- Be six years old or younger (founded 2019 - 2025)
- Have less than $1 billion in annual sales
- Have an active U.S. channel strategy.
- Previous award winners are eligible to apply again, so long as they still meet all of the above eligibility requirements.

Application Fee: none
Application Due Date: August 1st 2025, 11:59 PM PDT

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Application Notes:

-Applications must be completed online. Click here to download a printable version of the full application for preparation purposes, but all applications MUST be submitted electronically through this online application tool. Email applications will NOT be accepted.

-In order to complete the application, you will need to upload a high-resolution photo of the company's lead executive, the top channel executive, and your mainstay product.

-The application does not need to be completed in one session. We have programmed the application this year to include a save button that appears at the top of each page which will allow you to save your work as you go. You will be asked to supply an email address and you will be sent a unique link that will enable you to return to the place that you left off within the application.

Questions? Please contact Rick Whiting

Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation email, as well as a PDF copy of your application.