Celebrating the UK’s Most Innovative Start-Ups & Technology
Returning for 2026, the UK Business Tech Awards recognise the businesses and start-ups who are innovators, implementers, and champions of innovative technology.
SeedLegals
SeedLegals are the UK’s go-to platform for startup legals, funding, share options, SEIS/EIS and more.
Whether you're just starting out or gearing up for your next raise, SeedLegals is built to help founders move faster and smarter. Their tools make it simple to create and sign essential legal docs, close funding rounds, and reward your team – without burning time or cash on admin.
They’re trusted by 60,000+ startups and investors and power 1 in 6 early-stage funding rounds in the UK. If you're raising, hiring or just figuring out what’s next, SeedLegals are here to help you do it right.
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Boost
Boost offers a range of services, suitable for all budgets, to help you enter and win business awards. Our team of expert business award writers can help you plan which awards to enter, gather the evidence you need and write your award entry from start to finish.
DON'T PANIC
Don’t Panic is a B2B events agency specialising in the delivery of corporate award ceremonies. We focus on creating meaningful commercial value, supporting new business opportunities, and recognising excellence across industries worldwide. We are widely regarded as one of the most reputable, ethical, and credible awards organisers globally.
Our portfolio includes the Search Awards series, the Agency Awards series, the Company Culture Awards, the Content Awards, the Social Media Awards, the Paid Media Awards, the Business Tech Awards, the eCommerce Awards, the Digital Excellence Awards, and the Northern Digital Awards.
To find out more, visit dontpanicprojects.com or follow us on social media @DontPanicEvents.
PIMENTO
Pimento is the UK's leading independent marketing and communications network. Founded in 2005, Pimento creates bespoke teams drawn from our network of over 200 of the UK's best independent agencies and consultants. Pimento is here to accelerate growth in a climate of unprecedented change, by changing the way an agency works.
TRIBE GLOBAL
Tribe Global is an international network of independent, owner-run communications agencies. Founded in 2012, the network exists to empower independent agencies through collaboration, shared expertise and meaningful global connections. Tribe Global now represents more than 35 agencies across 60 countries, spanning 35 languages and over 4000 communications professionals worldwide.
L Marks
L Marks is the global leader in corporate innovation, trusted by many of the world’s most well-respected brands and organisations to identify, validate, and implement transformative solutions. Through its global network spanning over 80 countries, L Marks discovers more than 10,000 startups and scaleups annually and has enabled over 480 to pilot with corporate partners, achieving an industry-leading deployment rate of 78%. Their alumni have collectively raised over $6.8 billion in venture funding. With over a decade of experience in delivering 110+ award-winning innovation programmes across Europe, North America, and Asia, L Marks is embedding new structures and technologies, driving an innovative culture, and ultimately fuelling sustainable growth.
To learn more, visit lmarks.com
Surrey Research Park
Surrey Research Park is a vibrant, innovative business community where teams thrive and businesses grow.
Owned and operated by the University of Surrey since its establishment in 1985, the 70-acre site is home to around 200 companies employing more than 7,000 people, all contributing to a positive societal impact and improving lives around the world. We offer pioneering tech and research-led companies – from startups to global brands – unparalleled opportunities for success by connecting them to top talent, cutting-edge research, mentoring, funding, access to sector clusters and the Surrey Innovation District ecosystem, and much more.
For more information or to find out how Surrey Research Park could support your growth ambitions, visit: surrey-research-park.com
Owned and operated by the University of Surrey since its establishment in 1985, the 70-acre site is home to around 200 companies employing more than 7,000 people, all contributing to a positive societal impact and improving lives around the world. We offer pioneering tech and research-led companies – from startups to global brands – unparalleled opportunities for success by connecting them to top talent, cutting-edge research, mentoring, funding, access to sector clusters and the Surrey Innovation District ecosystem, and much more.
For more information or to find out how Surrey Research Park could support your growth ambitions, visit: surrey-research-park.com
Alma Angels
Alma Angels is Europe’s largest diverse and active investment community on a mission: Generate $1 trillion in women-led wealth by 2050. Since 2020, our non-profit organisation has brought together and trained over 600 angel investors who have invested into 220+ women (co)founders building tech or IP-rich ventures with global ambitions. These companies have gone on to raise more than $300m to date and are valued at $1.6 billion. In 2025, Alma received the “Rising Star Angel Group of the Year” award by the UK Business Angels Association.
Alma Angels is committed to training 10,000 angels and backing 10,000 women founders by 2035.
Alma Angels is committed to training 10,000 angels and backing 10,000 women founders by 2035.
Brixham Laboratory
Brixham Laboratory, owned and operated by the University of Plymouth, is a vibrant coastal hub of science, business and innovation in South Devon. With over 65 years of history, the site began life in the 1950s and has grown from a quarry-edge research facility into a thriving business and research ecosystem offering world-class laboratory, office, meeting and conference space.
Today, Brixham Laboratory is home to over businesses operating at the intersection of science, technology and innovation, spanning marine and environmental technologies, data-driven research, and professional services. Anchor tenant Scymaris occupies the specialist laboratory facilities, continuing the site’s long-standing legacy in environmental fate and ecotoxicology, first established during its time as AstraZeneca’s environmental research laboratory.
The Laboratory is a valued community asset, actively supporting local enterprise and student engagement. Tenants collaborate with the University through grant-funded research, knowledge transfer partnerships, and employment opportunities for students and graduates, while dedicated laboratory conversions support PhD research projects. Together with on-site meeting and conference facilities and a café, Brixham Laboratory provides an environment designed to foster collaboration, innovation and growth.'
August Recognition
August Recognition is a leading global awards agency, founded by award-winning entrepreneur and bestselling author of WIN!, Donna O’Toole. As part of the Dent Global group, led by renowned business leader Daniel Priestley, August empowers brands, entrepreneurs, and leaders to gain the recognition they truly deserve.
With an exceptional track record in the world’s most prestigious awards, August delivers strategic awards consultancy, expert training, and powerful entry writing that consistently turns ambition into recognition.
Dedicated to amplifying positive impact through valuable awards and recognition, August champions the success stories of purpose-driven businesses across every sector, helping them raise their profile, accelerate growth, and build lasting trust through credible, meaningful awards.
Discover how to start winning awards at www.augustawards.com
With an exceptional track record in the world’s most prestigious awards, August delivers strategic awards consultancy, expert training, and powerful entry writing that consistently turns ambition into recognition.
Dedicated to amplifying positive impact through valuable awards and recognition, August champions the success stories of purpose-driven businesses across every sector, helping them raise their profile, accelerate growth, and build lasting trust through credible, meaningful awards.
Discover how to start winning awards at www.augustawards.com
Become a Sponsor
Position your brand in front of the brightest organisations in the UK.
Join the UK Business Tech Awards community and align your brand and name to an event that showcases and celebrates the best agencies that the world has to offer.
Sponsorship allows you to connect with the most forward-thinking organisations, enhance brand awareness and build relationships.
Sponsorship packages are tailor-made based on your budget and objectives; however, all sponsors can benefit from:
• Branding across UK Business Tech Awards marketing.
• Editorial opportunities around the event and on the website.
• Company profile on the awards website.
• Usage of awards logo and personalized assets.
• Advert in the event brochure.
• Content across the Don’t Panic social platforms.
• Tickets to the event.
The awards are brought to you by Don’t Panic, ethical and transparent awards organisers, who deliver leading digital marketing awards programmes, events, and ceremonies across the globe.
All the awards are judged by leading industry experts who adhere to a strict judging code of conduct and are not permitted to enter the awards. Our robust, two-step judging process is objective and fair and can be applied to all entries that ensure consistency and validity.
Sponsorship allows you to connect with the most forward-thinking organisations, enhance brand awareness and build relationships.
Sponsorship packages are tailor-made based on your budget and objectives; however, all sponsors can benefit from:
• Branding across UK Business Tech Awards marketing.
• Editorial opportunities around the event and on the website.
• Company profile on the awards website.
• Usage of awards logo and personalized assets.
• Advert in the event brochure.
• Content across the Don’t Panic social platforms.
• Tickets to the event.
The awards are brought to you by Don’t Panic, ethical and transparent awards organisers, who deliver leading digital marketing awards programmes, events, and ceremonies across the globe.
All the awards are judged by leading industry experts who adhere to a strict judging code of conduct and are not permitted to enter the awards. Our robust, two-step judging process is objective and fair and can be applied to all entries that ensure consistency and validity.
Opportunities are selling fast so if you would like to get involved complete the form below to download the sponsorship brochure.
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Testimonials
"Winning this award is a huge achievement for everyone here at TKC, and it is a recognition of the hard work of our fantastic guarding and tech teams in continuously delivering successful solutions for our clients. We will continue to raise the bar on technological innovation to drive the security industry forward."
Lucas Gundry, Chief Technology Officer The Keyholding Group
"The UK Business Tech Awards aren’t just about flashy tech. They’re about real-world impact. And I believe that’s exactly what we’ve delivered. Our team has taken data and AI out of the realm of science fiction and put them to work, delivering amazing results for our clients. Sure, being shortlisted alongside such fierce competitors is a huge ego boost. But more than that, it’s a testament to the creativity, grit, and downright brilliance of our team. We’ve taken on complex challenges and refused to settle for easy answers, pushing ourselves to find innovative solutions that get to the heart of the matter. These nominations are a milestone, but they’re also a launching pad for even bigger and bolder things to come."
James Wolman Braidr
"Being shortlisted for Technology for Good sums up everything we try to achieve at Altia. Every product we develop and every partnership we make is guided by our vision to make the world a safer place."
Altia
"Being shortlisted for not one, but two categories at the UK Business Tech Awards is a significant milestone for our team. It’s a validation of the hard work, innovative approach, and the positive impact we’re making in the industry."
Kim Simmonds Cloud Contracts 265
"We entered this award to recognise our entire team at Sharp UK. Each team member contributed to Sharp UK and the clients we serve. Our teams never stand still, and our technical experts are constantly reviewing our solutions and support, updating and improving how we do things in line with technology advancements and cyber security threats."
Sharp UK
"Technology for good embodies our purpose behind EiQ. We continue to work every day to help businesses create more sustainable supply chains and drive positive impact for communities and the planet. EiQ’s shortlist nomination for UK Business Tech for Good reminds us why we continue to put our efforts into this solution and working toward a greater purpose of mitigating human rights violations and negative environmental impacts through data and analytics."
Ding Dingxiaozi EiQ
"Entering the awards pushed us to articulate our architecture, surface the voices of our users, and trace the evolution of our product. We encourage other innovators to go through this process; it boosts team morale, sharpens product value, and highlights milestones that deserve the spotlight."
Constructor Tech
We want to thank the UK Business Tech Awards for recognising our journey, and our customers and partners for trusting us to help them achieve more. Together, we’re unlocking hidden potential, redefining manufacturing performance, and building a smarter, more efficient future.
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