Nominate for the 2026 Signal Awards
Help us recognise the best companies in the Australian startup ecosystem.
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How the awards work
- -Awards are determined entirely by verified founder reviews - no judges, no pay-to-play. See our scoring methodology
- -Each entity is scored across five weighted dimensions including average rating, review volume, and recency.
- -A minimum of 5 approved reviews from verified founders is required for eligibility.
- -Winners receive embeddable badges and are featured on batko.ai.
Award categories
Best VC
Best Accelerator
Best Law Firm
Best Accountant
Best Coach
Best Community
Best Dev Agency
Best Design Studio
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