Sarawak Digital Economy Awards 2026
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Honoring pioneering achievements in digital transformation, research, environmental sustainability, creative content, and visionary leadership across Sarawak's digital ecosystem.
Fostering the Digital Economy
Initiated by the Sarawak State Government, the Sarawak Digital Strategy is a blueprint designed to integrate digital technologies across all sectors of the economy, bridging the digital divide, boosting local startup ecosystems, and optimizing resource workflows.
The Sarawak Digital Economy Awards celebrate the innovations, startups, research centers, and leaders translating this strategy into real-world citizen impacts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sarawak DEA 2026 Categories
The 2026 Awards features seven major recognition categories, honoring exceptional digitized projects, products, models, and leadership.
Award
Premier's Digital Economy Award
The winners of the seven (7) primary award categories will be automatically placed in the running for the highly prestigious and grand Premier’s Digital Economy Award, celebrating the absolute pinnacle of digital innovation and social impact in Sarawak.
Past Award Winners
Honoring exceptional digital projects, startups, and leaders who have made significant contributions to Sarawak's digital transformation in past cycles.
Sarawak DEA News & Articles
Stay updated with the latest headlines, media coverage, and updates regarding the Sarawak Digital Economy Awards.
How to Enter the Awards
Enter the Sarawak Digital Economy Awards 2026 in three simple steps. Ensure you review the guidelines carefully.
Review the Entry Kit
Download and carefully read the official Entry Kit containing details on submission formats, category-specific definitions, and scoring frameworks.
Prepare Your Materials
Gather your project descriptions, research references, metrics proving SDG/ESG impact, system architectures, and letters of recommendation.
Submit via the Portal
Register on the official submission platform, select your target category, upload your entry details, and track your nomination progress.
DEA 2026 Entry Kit
Contains exhaustive instructions on eligibility, guidelines, scoring rubrics, and documentation formats required for successful entry.
Download Entry Kit Go to Submission PortalAm I Eligible? Wizard
Answer a few quick questions to verify your eligibility and to suggest a suitable award category for your nomination. The Wizard is a tool to guide and provide a suggestion to the applicant. The Applicant still has the right to decide and determine which ever category they deem is relevant and suitable for their application
1. Is your project or initiative based or implemented in Sarawak?
2. Was the project or initiative active or implemented within the last five (5) years?
3. Under what type of entity are you nominating this project?
4. What is the primary focus or core output of the project?
Evaluation Framework & Assessment Parameters
Submissions are evaluated by our panel of expert judges using standard, objective parameters to ensure fairness and high quality. Click on any card below to view specific judging rubrics and required evidence.
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Contact Secretariat
Have questions regarding nomination categories, submission extensions, or sponsorship? Get in touch with the Sarawak Digital Economy Awards Secretariat.
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Secretariat Committee
The dedicated team organizing and managing the Sarawak Digital Economy Awards 2026.