Among the different categories of the Money Awards 2026, the Future Money Awards represent the space reserved for companies that are building the future of their sector. This is not an award for the highest turnover or company size, but an award dedicated to those who are truly investing in change: through innovation, sustainability, new business models and solutions capable of leaving a mark on the market.
greenMe also supports this initiative as a media partner, because we believe that telling the stories of companies that build a more conscious future is part of our mission.
Who can apply: no impossible requirements are needed
The Future Money Awards are open to all companies with operational headquarters in Italy that have been active for at least 12 months. This means that both newly launched startups, consolidated SMEs and already structured companies can participate, as long as they have developed distinctive projects linked to innovation or sustainability.
The category is divided into two subcategories (Innovation and Sustainability), and companies can apply to one or both, depending on the projects they want to present. The sector does not matter: from the production of new products or services to innovative production processes, from ESG projects to circular economy initiatives, from digitalisation to solutions with high social or environmental impact.
The important thing is that it is a concrete, credible and scalable project. You don’t need ideas “on paper”: what counts is the ability to transform one into something real.
How projects are evaluated: the expert jury
Unlike other Money Awards categories, the Future Money Awards involve an evaluation by a jury of experts who will analyze the nominated projects on specific criteria: originality, impact and scalability. The names of the jury members will be announced in the coming weeks.
Between September and October the finalist companies will be selected, which will access the final phase of the award. It is not a random selection: each project is examined in light of what it really represents for the future of the sector in which it operates.
What you win: visibility, recognition and networking
Participating in the Future Money Awards means having the opportunity to talk about your project to an audience interested in business, economics and market transformation. The companies selected as finalists will be able to obtain the official 2026 Money Awards plaque, prizes in services and gifts, qualified editorial visibility and new networking opportunities.
The finalists will also be invited to the awards ceremony to be held on November 26, 2026 in Rome, an event where they can meet other businesses and professionals and publicly tell their story of innovation and sustainability.
How to apply: it’s free and you have until July 31st
Participation is completely free. To apply, simply fill out the form available on the official Money Awards platform by 31 July 2026. Companies can submit applications for one or both subcategories, based on the projects they consider most representative of their path.
All detailed information on the requirements and methods of participation are available on the official Money Awards website. Nothing else is needed: no registration fees, no complicated documentation. All you need is the project and the desire to tell it.
Why apply now
For many companies, innovation and sustainability are no longer just added values, but central elements of their growth and competitiveness in the market. A recognition like the Future Money Awards is not just a plaque on the wall, but a concrete way to gain visibility, credibility and contacts with other market players who think like you.
If you are building something new in your sector, if you have a project that reduces environmental impact, if you are digitizing business processes or launching a more sustainable business model: this is the opportunity to tell those who matter.
