Abbas Kazmi
Blackwood Ventures · Judge

Celebrating the UK's Most Ambitious Start-ups
2027 Edition
National Awards
To be confirmed
Event Ceremony
Usually in March
Ideas Forum
The UK StartUp Awards champion and celebrate the best and brightest start-ups from across the United Kingdom. The awards recognise the achievements of those amazing individuals who have had a great idea, spotted the opportunity and taken the risk to launch a new product or service.
The UK Start-Up Awards are more than just an awards ceremony. With exclusive access to our range of partners, sponsors, community perks and events, the awards provides a community of business support to help start-ups thrive.
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Entries Open
Usually in January
Last recorded: Tue 13 Jan 2026
Entries Close
Usually in March
Last recorded: Mon 16 Mar 2026
Finalists Announced
Usually in March
Last recorded: Wed 25 Mar 2026
Winners Announced
Usually in June
Last recorded: Tue 2 Jun 2026
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Partner
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