Top Technology Leaders and Organizations Recognized for Driving Innovation Across North Metro Atlanta
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (Sept. 17, 2026) – Tech North Atlanta, the nonprofit organization that is activating and growing the tech and innovation ecosystem in North Atlanta, announces the winners of its inaugural Tech North Atlanta Awards. Tech North Atlanta recognized all finalists for their achievements and announced the winners in each award category during its Tech North Atlanta Awards on Wednesday, September 16, at Topgolf Alpharetta, following the Tech North Atlanta TopGolf Classic.
The Tech North Atlanta Awards honor the trailblazers of North Atlanta’s thriving technology community. Selected from more than 100 nominations, this year’s winners represent the leading executives, startups, enterprises, products and cities driving innovation and economic growth throughout the region.
AI Visionary Winner:
- Navin Prabhu
AI Product Innovation of the Year Winner:
- Equifax Ignite
Breakout Startup Winner:
- Mantis Space
Visionary CIO Winner:
- Jason James
Trailblazing Digital Transformation Team Winners
Enterprise:
- aiData Marketplace
Mid-Market:
- TeKStream
Startup:
- Vera
Most Innovative City Winner:
- Alpharetta
“The Tech North Atlanta Awards shine a spotlight on the leaders and organizations whose vision, innovation and commitment are shaping the future of our region,” said Bob Toupin, Chairman of the Tech North Atlanta Board and CIO of Impact Climate Technologies. “By recognizing their contributions, we’re celebrating not only what they’ve accomplished, but also the momentum they’re creating for North Atlanta as an increasingly influential technology hub.”
For more information about Tech North Atlanta and its incubator, visit technorthatlanta.org.
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About Tech North Atlanta
Tech North Atlanta was born through the 2017 merger of the City of Alpharetta’s Alpharetta Technology Commission, the first organization of its kind in Georgia, and the Greater Alpharetta Tech Network, founded by Karen Cashion. Tech North Atlanta is an independent, 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization today. The organization’s mission is to activate and grow the technology and innovation ecosystem in the north metro region by enabling startups, mid-market, and enterprise companies and talent to connect and collaborate through programs, partnerships, and shared innovation infrastructure. Tech North Atlanta includes a strategic advisory board of North Atlanta’s leading technology companies, hosts technology thought-leadership events for area tech executives, and runs a flourishing tech startup incubator.
