Top of the props

Top of The Props is an award that heaps recognition and glory on the Norwegian proptech industry's most outstanding companies and individuals in the past year, recognizing their roles as drivers of this blossoming ecosystem. The prize is awarded at Propfest, Proptech Summit's official afterparty.

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What is Top of The Props?

After an online nomination process, a jury of industry titans and innovators will their picks of Startup Of The Year and Scaleup Of The Year. Nominees must have a footprint in Norway. Winners receive some stellar opportunities as well as international visibility. Proptech Norway's Editorial Squad makes an additional selection of Real Estate Innovator Of The Year and Proptech Investor Of The Year.  

Categories

You can add your nomination in any of the four award categories by hitting the button below. The field of nominees is narrowed down to a heat of finalists, who will appear in front of the jury in a live pitching session on September 10th. Category descriptions are guidelines: Please reach out if uncertain about category placement.

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Startup Of The Year

Norwegian companies with fewer than 20 employees, in the early development stage. Nominees will be judged on their innovation, market potential, X factor, and reference projects in the last year.

Scaleup Of The Year

Companies with a footprint in the Norwegian market with 20+ employees in the growth phase. Nominees are evaluated on long-term impact, solving significant industry problems, growth rate, and economic results in the last year.

Real Estate Company Of The Year

Recognizing Norwegian companies that have driven innovation and technology adaptation in the real estate sector in the past year. Selected by a separate Proptech Norway committee.

Proptech Investor Of The Year

Celebrating investors who have significantly contributed to the Proptech ecosystem in the past year, through investments and follow-through initiatives. Selected by a separate Proptech Norway committee.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Innovation: Creating something new, creativity, product-market fit, short-term impacts, ESG considerations.
  • Market Potential: Addressing major trends and real problems, sustainable growth rate, and economic results.
  • X factor: Momentum, speed, "wow effect", narrative, and team credibility.
  • Reference Projects: Customer stories and successful implementations.

Why Top of The Props?

Our goal is to highlight the companies and people who stand out and deserve recognition in the Proptech ecosystem. Winning this award signifies excellence and provides a platform for exposure and idustry opportunities.

The prize

Top of The Props winners receive:

  • Recognition as a leading industry player
  • Marketing materials and the right to use the award for marketing purposes
  • One-on-one meetings with the jury members
  • Premium Membership in Proptech Norway (value: up to NOK 40.000)
  • Innovation Partnership at Proptech Summit 2025 (Value: up to NOK 35.000)
  • Free tickets for events organized by Proptech Norway and partners

Nominate Your favourite!

Do you have a startup or scaleup in mind you think deserves the Top Of The Props spotlight? Nominate them for Top of The Props and give them the recognition they deserve! Your nomination could be the key to their moment of glory.

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Event Details

The Top Of The Props Award Show will take place at the Proptech Summit Official Afterparty at Pakkhuset in Oslo, on September 25th at 7pm.  This year’s event will feature live pitches, engaging discussions, and the announcement of the winners. Mark your calendars and be part of this prestigious event!

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The nomminees have contributed to the success and growth of the Norwegian proptech ecosystem through a comnbination of the following criteria, weighted according to category: Milestones reached, general momentum and track record, Technological Innovation, scalability and future roadmap, Focus on user experience and accessibility, Impact on real estate effciency and sustainability, Market position Team, potential and ambitions, Reputation and leadership.

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Winners 2023

Nominees 2024