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2027 Kneat Innovation Award Application

Please complete the below questions to enter the Kneat Innovation Award Program
1.First Name (Required.)
2.Last Name(Required.)
3.Email Address (Required.)
4.Job Title(Required.)
5.Organization(Required.)
6.Please provide an executive summary of the business problem you are solving with Kneat. (300 words or less.)(Required.)
7.What features did you use in an innovative way? How is it innovative?(Required.)
8.What strategies and tactics have you used to gain adoption for this innovation?(Required.)
9.Deployment: How widely is this innovation deployed and any plans to scale to other areas? If so, where and how?(Required.)
10.ROI: What is the measurable ROI your organization has and will achieve as a result of this innovation? Provide examples on how the application has improved efficiency, reduced costs, or provided revenue opportunities.(Required.)
The company submitting this form above agrees to the Kneat Innovation Award Rules set forth below. The individual signing this form on behalf of the company declares that he/she is authorized to execute and submit this form and the entry on behalf of company.
Any questions reach out to Sinead.Quinn@kneat.com
Award Rules & Eligibility:
Entrants must be current licensed customers of Kneat Solutions Ltd. upon the date of submission of the Entry. All Entrants must be able to substantiate that Entry is either in production or is planned to be in production by May 19, 2027. Entrants must present and demonstrate their Entries if selected in the top three finalist positions at VALIDATE 2027. Kneat employees, business partners and third parties who are not Kneat software licensees are not eligible.

Entry must be the Entrant’s original work, created solely by the Entrant and must not contain any of the Entrant’s confidential information or trade secrets nor infringe, misappropriate or violate any intellectual property or other right of any third party.
All individuals involved in the development and submission of an Entry must meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein.
Each Entrant may submit only one (1) Entry. Entries may be submitted only by Entrants which are entities licensed to use Kneat software and each Entrant may win only one award.

Award 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finalists agree to be named and have their innovation briefly described in a Kneat press release following VALIDATE. Kneat will share a review copy of the press release and provide for a one-week review period prior to the announcement.

Submission of an Entry constitutes Entrant’s agreement to be bound by these Rules and of the decisions of Kneat regarding awards and other matters pertaining to the Award Program, which are final and binding on all matters pertaining to the Award Program.
Application Process:
  1. Entry: Entrants must submit their Entry to Kneat by January 31, 2027 to be eligible.
  2. Entry Review: The Kneat Innovation Award Review Team will review Entries and select finalists, who may be invited to make a final presentation of their Entry to the Kneat Innovation Award Review Team. The three finalists will be notified by February 20, 2027.
  3. Awards announcement and presentation by the winners: The top three finalists of the Kneat Innovation Award will be announced at VALIDATE 2027, where the top three finalists are required to present their innovation solution. The first, second, and third-place awards will be selected by the audience via voting and announced at the Conference Reception, following the presentations.
Entry Deliverables:
In addition to this Application, the Finalists must submit a PowerPoint presentation consisting of an overview of the Entry no later than April 7, 2027.
Selection Criteria:
Criteria will be based on how the Entry highlights the innovation and ROI of their Kneat Gx instance.

INNOVATION
Entrants must demonstrate the uniqueness of the Entry in solving a specific business need and how the Entry reflects an innovative approach to solving that need and successfully achieving organizational goals. The review of the Entry’s innovation will include, but not be limited to, an analysis of the Entry’s workflow, business rules, integration, employee training and application aesthetics.

ROI/BUSINESS VALUE
Entrants must demonstrate the business, financial, and organizational value obtained from their innovation Entry.
Awards:
Awards will be given to the first, second and third place finalists at an award presentation at VALIDATE 2027 on May 19 - 20, 2027 in Boston, MA. Finalists will receive public recognition for their innovation entry via press release.
Data Privacy:
Kneat does not wish to obtain any personal data of any person in connection with the Award Program. In the event any personal data is supplied, Entrant provides explicit consent to share the personal data agrees that personal data provided may be processed, stored and otherwise used for the purposes and within the context of the Award Program and as outlined in these Rules, and that any such personal data may be transferred outside of the European Union (if applicable) to the United States in connection with the Award Program.
Warranty & Indemnity:
Entrant represents and warrants that all Entries are Entrant’s original development, do not contain any Entrant or third-party confidential information or trade secrets, do not infringe or misappropriate any intellectual property or other right of any third party, and do not violate any applicable law. Entrant shall indemnify, defend and hold Kneat, its successors and assigns, its affiliates, directors, officers, representatives, resellers, employees and agents harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, damages, loss, deficiency, cost, liability and expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and amounts paid in settlement, resulting from or arising out of any claim, suit, action or proceeding that may be made or brought against any of them arising out of or related to any breach of the foregoing warranty and any act or omission of Entrant in connection with the Award Program, including without limitation, any liability arising from or relating to any prize won or not won and Kneat’s conduct of the Award Program.
Additional Provisions:
By participating in the Kneat Innovation Customer Award Program, you grant Kneat a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the materials you submit. This includes the right to copy, distribute, display, and adapt your submission for various purposes, including incorporation into future Kneat products. Kneat will not disclose your identity without your consent, except when showcasing your original submission, nor disclose any confidential business information.

Kneat may also use your name, company information, and details about your entry in press releases, case studies, and marketing materials related to the award. Additionally, as a condition of eligibility, participants agree to cooperate with Kneat by providing relevant information, including employee names, likenesses, and any related materials such as case studies or photos. This information may be used by Kneat without additional compensation.

Finally, by participating, you agree that Kneat is not responsible for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages related to this award program, and any disputes will be resolved individually, without class actions.

Entrant agrees that the operation of the Award Program is governed by applicable local laws and that any dispute relating thereto will be governed by, and construed in accordance with local laws without reference to conflict of law principles, and the participants consent to personal jurisdiction with local applicable laws and agree that such courts have exclusive jurisdiction over all such disputes.