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The UK StartUp Awards 2024 are open for applications

…and applying couldn’t be simpler!

There will be a selection of yes/no and multiple choice questions covering your demographics, entrepreneurial insights, previous businesses, finance and business make-up.

There are also some in-depth questions where you will have a max of 3000 characters to tell us more about your business.

Discover what questions we ask below.

Click though to see what is required for each question:

What inspired you to start your business?
What are your ambitions for the business?
What makes your business special?
What have been your biggest challenges since you started the business and how have you overcome them?
What do you wish you’d known before starting your business?
What’s the single most important lesson you’ve learned in business?

You may notice that we ask some questions that are uncommon for awards programmes.

This is becuase we are more than just an awards platform. We use anonymised data to create insightful reports, advocate for change, and generate media stories that impact the entrepreneurtial community and help new businesses like yours.

We're doing things differently this year...

This year, we’re adding even more value to the UK StartUp Awards applications…

After you have submitted your application, you will recieve a bespoke handbook of events, community offers, advice and resources that is completely tailor-made based on your responses to the application.

Interested? Apply using the button below!

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Application FAQs

What are the UK StartUp Awards?

The UK StartUp Awards are accolades recognising outstanding start-ups in various categories based on innovation, growth, impact, and other criteria.

Who can apply for the UK StartUp Awards?

The UK StartUp Awards were designed to support, encourage and celebrate the achievements of businesses in their first three years of trading that have made a difference in their industry through innovative strategies, products, or services. Any start-up may apply and have the chance of winning, regardless of business size, turnover, or levels of investment!

Is there an application fee?

No, there is no cost to enter the awards.

How are the winners decided?

Winners are chosen by a panel of esteemed judges from the industry, academia, and investment communities. The selection process is based on several factors including innovation, scalability, societal impact, and financial performance.

What if I have more questions?

If you have any other questions or require clarification, please reach out to our support team via email or through the contact form on our website.

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