Competitions in United Kingdom

Shell StartUp Engine UK is an acceleration programme for early to mid-stage energy startups looking to develop their capabilities and power business growth within the smart energy landscape.

To support, inspire and accelerate success among entrepreneurs from Black Heritage backgrounds, we are delighted to run the KPMG Black Entrepreneurs’ Awards for 2024, now in its fifth year. We’re delighted that you’re taking the first step towards being crowned the next KPMG Black Entrepreneur in the UK. 

We are the world’s largest early-stage investment platform, enabling exceptional people to build the defining companies of tomorrow that solve real problems. From day one, we provide an unrivalled ecosystem and expertise to support founders in building successful startups.

Home to a thriving international community of tech, founders, innovators and investors, London is an epicentre of startup activity. Ranked as the #6 strongest startup ecosystem in the world, London is known as a powerful location for startups.

You’ve worked hard. Your business is a success. And now you’re ready to scale up. All you need is the chance to show investors what you’ve got.

The Tech Nation Visa Scheme makes it possible for tech talent from around the world to come and work in the UK’s digital technology sector, and is part of Tech City UK’s mission to ensure that the UK continues to maintain its position as a globally competitive digital economy.

CyLon was founded to support the security technologies of the future. We believe that security is the enabling layer for innovation.

Distill Ventures was born out of a realisation that there were many visionary drinks entrepreneurs with barriers holding them back and little access to resources to help them build global brands. Unlike industries like tech where this support already existed.

The Visual Art Open competition is a not-for-profit event open to both amateur and professional artists based in the UK and internationally. The aim is to give artists the ultimate platform to develop their passion and career in the arts sector.

The John Locke Institute encourages young people to cultivate the characteristics that turn good students into great writers: independent thought, depth of knowledge, clear reasoning, critical analysis and persuasive style.

The Lumen Prize celebrates the very best art created with technology through a global competition.

The Royal Society of Biology is a single unified voice for biology: advising Government and influencing policy; advancing education and professional development; supporting our members, and engaging and encouraging public interest in the life sciences.