Are you building something bold? Apply for the Santander X UK Awards today and you could win up to £30,000 in funding, get access to expert pitch training and national exposure.
So far, Santander’s annual competition has awarded £1.1 million to support emerging UK businesses, and this year there are three categories to enter – with three winners in each category:
- University – for university-linked startups
- Startup – for incorporated UK businesses ready to scale
- SME – for growing UK business with big ambitions.
All applications must be submitted before Wednesday 16 July 2025.
Full eligibility and terms and conditions for each category can be found on the Santander X UK Awards website.
Winning business will also progress to the Santander X Global Award, where they’ll compete against businesses from Europe and Latin America in Spring 2026.
Want to find out more?
Don’t miss the final opportunity to learn more about the Santander X UK Awards 2025. Discover key insights, expert tips on submitting a strong application, and ask any last-minute questions before the 16 July deadline at Santander’s info webinar on Tuesday 8 July between 12-1pm. Register your space on the info webinar now.
We work with Santander throughout the year to provide grants and training opportunities for our students and researchers. You can browse the Santander Open Academy platform to find free on-demand learning content and apply for grant opportunities as they come up.
