SHINING A LIGHT
ON STARTUPS

The benchmark for startups and entrepreneurs

9 JULY 2026

·LONDON·

SHINING A LIGHT ON STARTUPS​

The benchmark for startups and entrepreneurs

/////////// 10 JULY 2025

SHOREDITCH EXCHANGE · LONDON

HUSTLE AWARDS 2026 

 

Since 2020, the Hustle Awards has championed innovators and recognised outstanding achievements. Previous winners had this to say about their involvement:

 

“All three of our newest team members mentioned the award win as a big draw for them.” – Sam Bangle, Altnets, winner of Top Performing Team.

 

“Scooping one of the headline tech awards catapulted us to the top of investor and partner conversations.” – Thomas Vosper, Founder of Aisle 3 and winner of Most Innovative Tech

 

“Winning the Inspirational Woman of the Industry award was a step change for us. Receiving external recognition, from those we admire, was a tremendous confidence boost both to me and my team. – Melissa Gauge, Founder of SpareMyTime and winner of Inspirational Woman of the Industry.

 

Not only are the Hustle Awards the networking event of the year – they are also the unrivalled badge of excellence and the benchmark for all startup businesses to aspire to.

 

Our mission is to:

  • Recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals, companies, and innovation
  • Raise standards across the sector, with a particular focus on diversity, inclusion, and sustainability
  • Inspire and celebrate the creative and entrepreneurial journey
  • Deliver a rigorous and transparent judging process with a panel of business leaders

All of this makes the Hustle Awards the most respected awards scheme in the industry.


It’s the one to win. 

/// HUSTLE AWARDS 2025 – ENTRIES NOW CLOSED

Not only are the Hustle Awards the networking event of the year –they are also the unrivalled badge of excellence and the benchmark for all startup businesses to aspire to.

 

Our mission is to:

/// Recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals, companies, and innovation

/// Raise standards across the sector, with a particular focus in diversity, inclusion, and sustainability

/// Inspire and celebrate the creative and entrepreneurial journey

/// Deliver a rigorous and transparent judging process with a panel of business leaders

All of this makes the Hustle Awards the most respected awards scheme in the industry.


It’s the one to win. 

 

Awards trophy image - Hustle Awards

/// WHY ENTER?

// Provide your business with the highest level of credibility when securing funding
 
 // Boost team morale and motivation

// Improve brand visibility through extensive PR and marketing opportunities

// Attract and retain top class talent in a competitive market
 
ENTRIES NOW CLOSED

/// WHY ENTER?

Enter the biggest startup awards in the industry and gain valuable recognition

Improve brand visibility through extensive PR and marketing opportunities – winners receive a vast package of promotion including a spread in Startups Magazine sent to our full readership 

Celebrate your own achievements! Boost team morale and motivation

Attract and retain top class talent in a competitive market

Why Attend?

Last year was a sold out event of industry professionals, looking to get involved with the startups in the sector

 

The event and winners are always the talk of the industry

 

And most importantly, it’s a chance to let your hair down, celebrate, and promote your success

 

/// Key dates

TBD

Entries Open

TBD

Entries Close

TBD

Judging Process Starts

9th July 2026

Awards Evening

///Headline Sponsor

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///category sponsors

Early-Stage Innovation

Most Innovative Tech

Reader’s Choice Award

///Supporting Sponsors

SBREC Logo - Hustle Awards Sponsor

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