Santander X UK Awards 2025

The Santander X UK Awards is Santander's flagship entrepreneurship pitching competition.

Originally launched in 2011 for university entrepreneurs, the competition has evolved to additionally support early-stage incorporated businesses, with a new SME category added for 2025.

The next deadline for applications is 16 July 2025 (23:59)

Who can enter?

Your business must be based in the UK and meet the following criteria:

• The University category is for early-stage university businesses and entrepreneurs who are preparing their go-to-market strategy and are looking to launch.
• The Startup category is for early-stage legally incorporated UK businesses generating up to £250k annual revenue who are growing and looking to scale.
• The SME category is for legally incorporated UK businesses generating over £250k annual revenue (If your business is generating less than £250k annual revenue please apply for the Startup category.)

Winners could receive cash prizes of £15,000 -£30,000

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