Business Awards

A selection of entrepreneurship and business competitions currently open for applications:

Santander X UK Awards

Santander is offering early-stage startup enterprises across the UK the opportunity to win equity-free funding and business support. Six entrepreneurs will win up to £25,000 for their innovative business.

Apply by 16 July 2024
Santander X UK Awards


Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge

An international start-up competition for early-stage deep tech startups across a range of different industries and technologies. 800 start-ups will receive support with global connections and opportunities; finalists will be selected to pitch for equity-free prize money including a €100,000 Grand Prize.

Apply by 22 September 2024
Global Challenge – Hello Tomorrow (hello-tomorrow.org)


The Innovation Challenge

A cash award of £5,000 and support packages are available to UK small and medium-sized businesses for disruptive hardware or software projects.

Apply by 18 August 2024
The Innovation Challenge – TBAT Innovation


The £50k Launchpad

An opportunity for start-up businesses to win a £50,000 package of business resources including £10,000 cash, as part of The Business Show in London

Deadline not specified (The Business Show is on 13 & 14 November 2024)
The Business Show UK (greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk)

Focus of fund/fund aims:

Competitions with cash prizes for the winning small businesses

Application deadline:

Refer to the details above

Fund description:

Refer to the links above