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.

Technology is Chicago’s fastest-growing industry sector, having grown more 270 percent over the last decade, according to World Business Chicago. In 2020, Valqari was named of the “Built in Chicago” 50 Best Start-ups to watch We found 50 such companies that are growing quickly.

An annual innovation competition to address real challenges or innovation opportunities, Pier 71Smart Port Challenges named Valqari a 2021 Finalist.

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organization that delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies.

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.