The North American Technology Fast 50 is a program of Deloitte’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Group. The Technology Fast 50 recognizes the 50 fastest-growing technology, media and entertainment, telecommunications and life sciences companies throughout the United States. Winners, selected from regional Fast 50 lists, nominations and extensive research, are announced each fall. The Fast 50 Rising Star program recognizes younger companies on track to make the Fast 50 list.

Now in its second decade, Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 continues to be the pre-eminent barometer of the fastest growing innovators. Please visit our Fast 50 Regional Programs page for a listing of current programs.

Nominations for the 2009 program will be open from mid-February to mid-May of 2009.  Check back during that time to access our nomination form.

	Technology Fast 50 Submit your company's nomination online.
	2009 Technology Fast 500 Learn more about the Fast 500 program.
	Eligibility Requirements: Technology Fast 50 and Rising Stars Do you ever wonder how they got there? Our North American eligibility requirements describe our criteria to be considered for the Fast 50 or Rising Star programs in the United States.

Note: If your company is headquartered in a Fast 50 region, you must first be a Fast 50 regional winner in order to qualify for the Fast 500 national list. If you are interested in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 program, please visit the Fast 50 page for more information.

As used in this document, the term “Deloitte” includes Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP and Deloitte Tax LLP.