Mira Awards

Startups with great potential that demonstrate the creative, strategic, and innovative entrepreneurial spirit of Indiana’s technology industry There are a lot of great ideas out there, but it takes determination and perseverance to truly test it and discover if that great idea can one day become a great company with the power to last. The […]

The venture firms or angel investors who bring money plus outstanding connections, advice, and attention to Indiana companies One of the greatest things about Indiana’s tech ecosystem is that people are genuinely interested in this growing technology movement and they put their money where their mouth is. We’re always impressed by the caliber of support […]

Recognizing educators, organizations, and programs that inspire and open doors for learners of all ages Education is the passport to progress. And education technology―the computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice utilized to facilitate learning and spark imagination―has flourished in Indiana for many years. The nominees chosen by the independent Mira Awards judges this […]

Celebrating high-growth, innovation-driven businesses that provide technology products or services (or highly-tech-enabled businesses) Every startup dreams of becoming the next scale-up company. It means you’ve taken your business to the next level, bringing about new opportunities including customers, capital and growth. The Scale-up of the Year award celebrates high-growth, innovation-driven businesses that provide technology products […]

New category to recognize exceptional work during COVID-19 pandemic TechPoint is adding a new category to its annual Mira Awards. The “Pandemic Pivot of the Year” award recognizes exceptional efforts by tech companies in the face of a challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Entries for the awards are due by Jan. 22, 2021. […]

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “rise up” and how does it make you feel? Because I’m a theatre nerd, the first thing I think of is Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway musical Hamilton. The “rise up” phrase is used to great effect in the show, and those six simple letters are so […]

As the year 2020 comes to a close, now is the time to reflect upon what you have achieved during these tumultuous and unprecedented times. How did you face the tremendous challenges of the past year and what impact did you have on your team, your company or organization, your industry or field of expertise […]

Enter by Friday, January 22, 2021 TechPoint has officially launched the nominations and applications process for the 22nd annual Mira Awards, Indiana’s largest, best known and most prestigious technology awards program. People are encouraged to apply for awards in more than a dozen categories, or they can nominate others in all four “Best of Tech […]