The Dutch Chamber of Commerce calls for all innovative entrepreneurs from small and medium-sized businesses to register for the 13th SME Innovation Top 100: the most beautiful innovation display window in the Netherlands. SMEs can register until 27 April.

In previous editions, participation in the SME Innovation Top 100 has been beneficial to most nominees.Jan Minnee of Retourplaza from Amsterdam calls his place in the SME Innovation Top 100 of 2017 a great, independent confirmation: "It is a hallmark of trust." Willem-Jan Lamers of Accerion from Venlo is honoured to be included in this important list. The nomination for the SME Innovation Top 100 and the 9th place achieved by the company gave a lot of media exposure as well as new contact and leads. Last year, Greentom from Maastricht won the first place with the world's greenest stroller.

The nominations are assessed on turnover, growth potential, originality and impact for industry and society.The innovation must be on the market.There is no prize money attached to the SME Innovation Top 100.However, the strength of the initiative is to show what SMEs are capable of.Over the past twelve years, this award has grown to become the largest and most important innovation prize for SMEs.The 100 companies and their innovations will be announced in alphabetical order on 25 June, during a presentation at the Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam.On 20 September, the Chamber of Commerce will show the ranking of the 100 companies during a festive gathering.

In May, expert panels for the various sectors will assess the nominations.After this preselection, the national jury determines the ranking.The jury will draw on the nominations of the experts.The jury also looks at the websites of the companies and conducts research.

There are many Life Sciences & Health SMEs representing the power of our beautiful sector. Interested in registration for the SME Innovation Top 100? Please register here.