The UK's leading national startup awards, recognising outstanding early-stage businesses across all sectors and regions. Multiple categories available — tech, social impact, food, finance, sustainability, creative industries, and more.
Eligibility: UK-based businesses that started trading on or after 1 January 2023, or pre-trading/in development. Free to enter.
Benefits:
- National media exposure and PR
- Access to judges, investors, and a founder peer community
- Every entrant receives detailed written feedback on their application
- Finalists gain partner perks, events, and investor introductions
Key Dates:
- Applications Open: Tues 13th January
- Applications Close: Midnight Mon 16th March
- Shortlist Announced: Wed 25th March
- Regional StartUp Awards Ceremonies: 2nd June – 25th June
- National Resubmission Open: Mon 29th June
- National Resubmission Close: Midnight Mon 13 July
- National UK StartUp Awards Ceremony: Thurs 10 September