The Tech Capital Digital Infrastructure Location Award is a prestigious and the only annual accolade that celebrates the attractiveness and investor-friendly environment of a particular geographic location for digital infrastructure investors and operators. This esteemed award recognizes the efforts and achievements of administrative divisions within a country, such as cities, metros, provinces, or states. Nominations are accepted from associations, government bodies, operators, and other relevant entities. To be considered for the award, applicants must address the following three specific criteria in their submission:

•	Active Pursuit of Digital Infrastructure Investment: The application should showcase how the APAC-based location has actively pursued the development and investment in digital infrastructure. This can include initiatives, policies, and strategies implemented by the administrative division to attract and encourage digital infrastructure projects. 

•	Advantages of the Geography: The submission should highlight the unique advantages and strengths of the location's geography that make it an attractive destination for digital infrastructure investment. This can include factors such as favourable climate conditions, geographical proximity to key markets, access to resources, connectivity, and existing infrastructure.

•	Capital Allocations by New Industry Participants: The application should provide factual evidence of capital allocations made by new industry participants in the location. This can include details of investments, funding rounds, partnerships, or acquisitions made by digital infrastructure companies in the area, demonstrating the confidence and commitment of industry players.

By addressing these three criteria, applicants have the opportunity to showcase the active pursuit of digital infrastructure investment, the inherent advantages of the location's geography, and the tangible impact of capital allocations by new industry participants. Winning this award not only recognizes the outstanding efforts of the administrative division but also highlights it as a leading destination for digital infrastructure investment and growth.