The Awards
Award Categories 2026
Ten categories, plus one special Pioneer Award, recognising the founders, innovators and exceptional talent who chose the UK and are delivering on their ambition.
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Category
Founder of the Year
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02
Category
Tech & Deep Science Innovation
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03
Category
Global Talent Award
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04
Category
Scale-Up of the Year
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05
Category
Co-Founding Team of the Year
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06
Category
Rising Star
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07
Category
Creative & Cultural Innovation
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08
Category
UK SME Global Expansion
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09
Category
Breakthrough Innovation of the Year
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10
Category
Ecosystem Builder of the Year
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✦ Special Award
Pioneer Award
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