Advertiser Details
Name: Innovation PNG
Website: http://www.innovationpng.com
Celebrating organisations and individuals who are driving innovation across Papua New Guinea, the Innovation PNG Awards return in 2026.
Launched in 2019 by Business Advantage International (BAI) and the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce & Industry (POMCCI), the awards recognise new ideas, technologies, and initiatives that are helping move Papua New Guinea forward.
Following successful awards programs in 2019, 2023 and 2025, the Innovation PNG Awards return in 2026 as a stand-alone program, continuing to highlight the depth, creativity and impact of innovation across PNG businesses and communities.
There will be three awards categories in 2026:
The Innovation PNG Award for Small Business
Open to businesses with less than 10 employees
Sponsored by Kina Bank, major sponsor of the Innovation PNG 2026 Awards.
The Innovation PNG Award for Corporate Innovation
Open to businesses with 10 employees or more
Sponsored by Vodafone.
Young Innovator of the Year
Awarded to an individual under 30 years of age on 22 April 2026. A business or government agency may nominate them, or individuals may nominate themselves.
Sponsored by Moni Plus.
How to enter
Entries are submitted via an online portal at www.innovationpng.com.
Innovation is about solving problems with new ways of thinking.
As part of your entry, you will be asked to tell the judges about your innovation, why it was created, the results it has delivered so far, and its future potential. You will also have the opportunity to upload supporting materials.
Entering the awards is free.
Prizes
The three winners – one for each category – will be announced at a special Awards Breakfast in June 2026.
Winners will receive:
- 2 tickets to the Awards Breakfast,
- a unique crystal glass winner’s trophy,
- and have the chance to speak at the event about their innovation.
Judging
The awards will be judged by an independent panel of international and local experts. By entering the awards, all entrants acknowledge that the judges’ decision is final.
Entry deadline
You have until 5pm (Port Moresby time) on Wednesday 22 April 2026 to enter.
