New: AI tools, responsible, privacy-first AI for awards management, at scale. Learn more New: AI tools, responsible, privacy-first AI for awards management, at scale. Learn more Startup programs, managed Create a great experience for your community of applicants and evaluators Watch a demo Startup program application software Award Force is award-winning cloud software for incubator, accelerator, VC and funding programs to manage application, evaluation and award of outcomes, online. Designed for performance and function, Award Force is fast, secure and a great experience for applicants, evaluators and managers. Popular features for startup program application Application dashboard Exports of filtered data sets Assessment management Notifications / broadcast communications Customisable application form User access controls / permissions Good evaluation Good evaluation makes for better decisions and best investments. Startup program evaluators will love how fast and smooth it is to evaluate applications with Award Force. Visibility and control Deliver the right outcomes time after time with flexible configuration options and management tools at your fingertips.. Increase participation Increase the volume and quality of program applications, with features designed for outstanding integrity and results. Save time, money and stress Free up your time to focus on making your program the best it can be thanks to reduced admin and support effort. Peace of mind Boost confidence in your startup program management. You’ll be in good company using our reliable and secure software that performs under pressure. You look good Distinguish your startup program with a friendly, intuitive system in a beautiful design that’s a joy to use. Award Force for startup programs: Incubator program intake Accelerator program intake Venture capital pitching Pitch competitions Hackathons Funding program applications Research funding applications Innovation challenges Startup prizes Trusted by world leading organisations to recognise excellence Startup application management features Managing your startup program online is actually fun with Award Force. See how your program is tracking at any time, with powerful real-time reporting tools which help you provide the required information to your stakeholders with minimum fuss. Award Force helps you streamline your administrative processes and reduce support calls from applicants and evaluators so you can focus on making your startup program the best it can be. You’re in control Make system configuration changes directly Easily themed to suit your brand Flexible configuration for your unique program needs Life cycle management: planning, applications, evaluation, award outcomes, close-out Real-time reporting and export of filtered data sets Easy to track progress at any time Full database of all users Native integration with Salesforce for two-way data exchange Exports and bulk downloads Support when you need it Yes, it’s actually fun! See feature list for more details. I organise a startup pitching competition and use AF for startups to register and judges to evaluate. It makes my work easier and allows me to save lots of time. The customer support team is always available and happy to help, the training was very clear.” Anne Perego Features for the application process Award Force provides an intuitive environment for applicants to create and submit their incubator, accelerator or funding application quickly. With Award Force your applicants have freedom to edit and refine their application right up until your deadline, even after submission. Easy for the applicant Easy, fast registration Auto-save functionality so work is never lost Changes after submission possible Intuitive application process Easy application into multiple program categories Preview application, download PDF record Award-winning system design Powerful for you Features to deliver the outcomes you need Unlimited applications Track volume and completion status Easy notification and broadcast communication with applicants Flexible configuration of program categories and criteria Configurable assessment workflow Accept any file attachments, unlimited size See feature list for more details. Evaluation features for startup application programs Award Force has a powerful suite of evaluation tools that you can configure to suit your unique evaluation process, so your team makes good decisions. With four different judging modes, the ability to configure multiple sequential or parallel evaluation stages, and options such as criteria weighting— the Award Force judging suite gives you ultimate control to configure your evaluation process quickly and easily. Independent evaluators are highly valued contributors to startup programs. We help you be considerate of their time by providing a clear, easy-to-use way of reviewing, evaluating applications and leaving input. In-person evaluation? Award Force is tablet-enabled so your evaluators can easily access application information and evaluate on the spot. Ideal for events like pitch competitions and hackathons! Evaluator’s view Evaluators only see applications assigned to them Easy to use; no training required for your team of evaluators Each application is all on one clear page; no clicking back and forth Options to share scores and comments Easy to track evaluation status Tablet-enabled evaluation is great for in-person evaluation panels Slideshow view for group evaluation of visual material Your view Powerful configuration of evaluation process and panels Built-in acceptance of confidentiality agreement for evaluators Scoring audit matrix provides visibility and confidence in score breakdown Real-time evaluation leaderboard with scores + comments Visibility of evaluation progress Easy communication with evaluators Manage shortlist, through finalists to award of results See judging suite feature list for more details. The product is very comprehensive, but the most valuable part of Award Force is the incredibly hands-on and knowledgeable support team. They helped us build out our processes even though we are not their average customer. We currently use the platform to manage startup applications and investors, who act as judges of the startups. The team is always readily available and answers within a few hours (usually minutes) for any questions that come up.” Dina KhattabRead the full testimonial https://vimeo.com/513594619Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Award Force: the world's number one awards management software (https://vimeo.com/513594619) Save time, boost productivity. Award excellence. Watch a demo See pricing | FAQs | Book a call Read more about startup programs How to organise a thriving startup pitch competition Awards programs achieve 38% growth in entry volumes with Award Force How to implement a new software system, without the hassle Read more on the blog