Santander is offering early-stage startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK the opportunity to win a share of £135,000 in funding and business support through the Santander X Awards.
Shortlisted businesses will pitch across a series of online and in-person heats to win a place in the National Final at Santander’s HQ in Milton Keynes on 13 November. There are nine cash prizes – First, Second & Third in each of three categories:
University – for early-stage university businesses and entrepreneurs getting ready to launch their product or service (first prize £15,000)
Startup – for early-stage legally incorporated UK businesses generating up to £250k a year and wanting to grow their operations (first prize £20,000)
SME – for legally incorporated UK businesses generating over £250k a year (first prize £30,000)
The awards are designed to support further development and growth, but no equity is taken from recipients.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Business competition with cash prizes
Application deadline:
16 July 2025
Fund description:
https://www.santanderx.com/en/sites/santander-x-uk-awards.html