Impatient innovation
2025 awards
Celebrating Bold, DETERMINED INNOVATORS
Honoring the problem-solvers who move first, act fast, tackle urgent challenges, and deliver lasting impact
About the Awards
Inspired by the legacy of Bernie Marcus, the awards honor those who move fast with purpose. These are the innovators who solve real problems, build under pressure, and scale solutions in service of something greater than themselves.
Nomination is available to founders, startups, or innovation partnerships that deliver measurable impact with urgency and creativity, embody Israeli ingenuity, and lead with drive, generosity, and action.
Our Partners
In a world that celebrates disruption, this award recognizes something more: purposeful urgency. The kind that doesn’t wait for “someday,” but delivers real impact now while building what’s needed next.
This is SNX’s clearest signal: Innovation must move fast. But above all, it must matter.
Innovators who acted fast, solved real problems, and scaled with purpose.
Building technologies that directly address climate, energy, food, water, or biodiversity challenges with real-world outcomes.
Breakthrough thinkers building hard science–based technologies: quantum, AI, semiconductors, bio-convergence, or space. This is the future, now.
Changemakers building platforms that expand opportunity across underserved communities in education, employment, inclusion, and more.
In recognition of tech & innovation applied under pressure, in service of national resilience, security, or civilian protection during times of conflict.
What's in it for nominees?
On-Stage Spotlight
During SNX 2025 opening ceremony and awards
(November 3, 2025)
Media Exposure
Through SNX 2025 conference and
Startup Nation Central channels
Access Network
Global partners, investors, and
business leaders attending SNX 2025
Timeline
September 8
Nominations Open
October 15
Nominations Close
October 22
Finalists Announced
November 3
SNX Opening Ceremony & Impatient Innovation Awards
November 4
SNX 2025
More on Bernie Marcus
Bernie Marcus was a visionary entrepreneur, co-founder of Home Depot, and one of the most impactful Jewish philanthropists of our time. His unwavering commitment to Jewish continuity, education, and identity shaped programs like RootOne, which has brought thousands of teens to Israel to strengthen their connection to Jewish life.
Throughout his life, Bernie remained a bold, purpose-driven leader, supporting innovation, empowering young people, and building for the future with urgency and clarity. His legacy continues to inspire action that matters.
Nominate an Innovator
Celebrating Bold, DETERMINED INNOVATORS
Honoring the problem-solvers who move first, act fast, tackle urgent challenges, and deliver lasting impact
Startup Nation Central is a free-acting NGO providing global solution seekers frictionless access to Israel’s bold and impatient innovators to help tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.
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