Accolades
At Valqari, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and innovation. Our collection of awards and accolades reflects our dedication to delivering outstanding results and driving industry-leading standards.

We’re thrilled to announce that Valqari has been recognized as a 2023 Most Fundable Company by The Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. This prestigious accolade highlights our innovative approach and the potential of our business model to attract investment and drive growth. We are grateful for this acknowledgment and excited about the opportunities it brings.

According to World Business Chicago, technology has emerged as the fastest-growing industry sector in Chicago, experiencing a remarkable growth of over 270 percent in the past decade. In 2020, Valqari was recognized as one of the “50 Best Startups to Watch” by Built In Chicago, highlighting its rapid growth and innovation within the sector.

The Pier 71 Smart Port Challenges is an annual competition designed to tackle real-world challenges and seize innovation opportunities. In 2021, Valqari was distinguished as a finalist in this prestigious event.

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organization that provides a goal-oriented program designed for seed-stage companies with a focus on scalability in science and technology.

From peer learning and mentorship to a state-of-the-art prototyping lab in Chicago, mHUB membership provides hardware startups with dynamic programming for both early stage and growth stage startups.

The Chicago Innovation Awards was created by the Chicago Sun-Times and Kuczmarski & Associates in 2002. Each year the Awards recognize ten (10) Chicago area businesses, nonprofits, and government organizations that develop the year’s most innovative new products and services.

The Tech in Motion Timmy Awards celebrate the best tech startups, managers, and employees for creating innovative products and fostering environments where tech professionals can thrive.

Now in its 15th year, The 1871 Chicago Momentum Awards celebrate leading tech innovators and visionaries who are transforming their industries, enhancing their communities, and shaping the future. Annually, eight distinguished awardees are recognized for their contributions across various stages of innovation, from groundbreaking ideas to established Fortune 50 enterprises.