Apply for the Santander X UK Awards 2025 and take your business to the next level - closing date for applications is 16 July 2025.

The Santander X UK Awards is Santander's annual entrepreneurship competition for emerging businesses and one of the biggest early-stage business pitching competitions in the UK.

This year there are 3 categories to apply to:

  • University - for university-linked startups
  • Startup - for incorporated UK businesses who are ready to scale
  • SME - for growing UK businesses with big ambitions


Winners will receive up to £30,000 funding and will automatically progress to the Santander X Global Awards.

To find out more about the Santander X UK Awards, visit: Santander X UK Awards