By MOT
Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s national digital award that recognizes outstanding digital excellence and innovation.
Over the last 12 years, the Awards have been a premiere stage that brought together digital startups, digital innovators, enterprises and institutions across the country to showcase innovative solutions that had integrated digital technology which drive innovation, strengthen innovation capability and Cambodia digital economy. Furthermore, developing Cambodia’s digital ecosystem by connect Cambodia’s digital startup to regional and international opportunity.
Cambodia Digital Awards 2026 continues its mission to accelerate Cambodia’s digital transformation through the highlight of outstanding digital innovations entrepreneurial excellence that contribute to social development, digital economic growth and national economic growth. Cambodia Digital Awards 2026 encourages digital innovation across all sectors that contribute to shaping society and advancing digitalization.
The objectives of Cambodia Digital Awards 2026 are:
– Recognition: National recognition for digital product and service that have contribute to Cambodia digital transformation.
– Empowerment: Support businesses and institutions in the adoption of advanced technologies for sustainable growth in Cambodia.
– Connection: Strengthen regional and international collaboration between innovators and investors to enhance the digital ecosystem and expand regional and global reach.
– Opportunity: Provide a platform for all brilliant innovators to showcase their unique solution and achievements, attract investment and representation of Cambodia on the international stage.
The Cambodia Digital Awards is more than just a competition; it serves as a national platform while creating investment opportunity for digital startup. Notable, the 2025 first runner-up for the Best Minister Startup Award, secured an investment from Plug and Play. This achievement demonstrates the high standard of competition while highlighting the opportunity for digital startups and innovators on the national stage.
Award Categories and Prize Pool:
The Cambodia Digital Awards 2026 welcomes applications from all tech enterprises, private companies, digital startups and research institutes to participate in Cambodia Digital Awards 2026. A total prize pool of 30,000$ will be distributed across 5 categories:
– Best Minister Startup of the year
– Best Digital Research and Innovation of the year
– Best Digital Content of the year
– Best Private Sector of the year
– Best Digital Inclusion of the year
Application Period Cambodian innovators or institution who are interested in participating in the Cambodia Digital Awards 2026 can apply via the following registration link: https://mptc.gov.kh/cda26/ starting from July 24th 2026 until November 2nd 2026.
