Category Definition
This award is given to micro-scale businesses with 1-5 employees that create big impact and successfully make their voice heard from local to national and even global levels.
These businesses that create innovation, customer satisfaction and social impact with limited resources are the cornerstone of economic development and true representatives of the entrepreneurial spirit.
Micro businesses are expected to stand out not only with their growth goals, but also with how they manage to leave their mark on society and the determination they show against challenges.
Evaluation Criteria
Employment Size
Maximum 5 full-time employees (including founder)
Contribution to Local Economy
Having created production, employment or value chain at local level
Reached Market or Impact Area
Customer, region or export capacity reached with limited staff
Story Power and Inspiration
Steady growth despite challenges, social responsibility, social benefit
Digital Tool Usage
Resource-saving technologies, digital payment systems, e-commerce, etc.
Sustainability Without Investment
Having achieved sustainable structure without external funding or investment
Required Information and Documents
The following information and documents are required for application:
Who Stands Out in This Category?
Handcraft producers doing e-export with single founder + 2 employees
Family businesses that started entrepreneurship with spouse/friend and made it sustainable
Micro-scale boutique producers, local brands, digital craft workshops
Small but agile initiatives born in the neighborhood and opening to the world
Women entrepreneurs wearing multiple hats at the same time
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