D-Tech Awards

What is D-tech?

D-Tech or Disaster Technology refers to new or existing technology, used innovatively, to improve resilience against natural disasters.

The SAFE STEPS D-Tech Awards focuses on technology that can be applied either as a disaster-focus product or as part of the value chain that supports disaster early warning, preparedness, prevention, mitigation, relief, response or recovery.

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Our objectives

We will create better experiences for our customers in three ways:

Tackle key challenges

Addressing pressing global issues through innovative solutions, focusing on climate change and building smarter, more resilient communities.

Discover scaleable solutions

Identifying technology solutions with the potential to scale and create significant impact in disaster resilience.

Empower innovators

Providing funding, mentorship, and opportunities to visionary companies to accelerate their growth and scale their solutions globally.

The 2025 Awards

First launched in 2019, the bi-annual SAFE STEPS D-Tech Awards finds, funds, and supports innovative technology solutions that save lives before, during and after disastrous events.

The 2025 Awards invited submissions under two critical themes: Climate and Health and Smart Resilience. The Climate and Health track focused on the growing threat of climate-related health impacts. The Smart Resilience track focused on leveraging technology to enhance disaster preparedness, real-time response, and efficient recovery.

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