Nominations are now open for the 2025 Barclays Entrepreneur Awards, marking ten years of celebrating the boldest and brightest in UK business.

These awards spotlight entrepreneurs who challenge the status quo, drive real innovation, and make a lasting impact on their industries and communities. Whether you’re a start-up founder, a fintech trailblazer, or leading the charge in climate tech, now is the time to get recognised.

See the 2025 categories:

  • Start Up Award, sponsored by Barclays Eagle Labs – This category recognises entrepreneurs who have started new, fast-growing businesses
  • High Growth Company Award, sponsored by Propel – This category recognises entrepreneurs who have achieved year-on-year growth and/or market traction
  • Scale Up Company Award, sponsored by Propel – This category recognises entrepreneurs who have achieved notable growth and market success
  • Innovation in AI Award, sponsored by Barclays Business Banking – This category recognises entrepreneurs who have fast-growing AI businesses
  • Innovation in Climate Tech Award, sponsored by Visa – This category recognises entrepreneurs whose companies are innovating to address climate change and work towards net zero
  • Innovation in Fintech, sponsored by Innovate Finance – This category recognises entrepreneurs who are transforming financial services through innovative, scalable and impactful fintech solutions
  • Innovation in Games Award, sponsored by Ukie – This category celebrates games companies that have not only embraced change in an industry that’s constantly evolving, but actively sought to revolutionise the entire landscape
  • Innovation in Health and Life Sciences, sponsored by Barclays Business Banking – This category recognises entrepreneurs whose companies have developed new and emerging technology that’s designed to solve some of society’s biggest healthcare challenges
  • Breaking Barriers Award, sponsored by Barclaycard Payments – This category recognises entrepreneurs from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds who have overcome significant barriers to build successful businesses
  • Serial Entrepreneur Award, sponsored by Barclays Private Bank – This category recognises an individual who excels in launching and managing multiple ventures or business exits, and who embodies innovation, resilience, and leadership excellence.  

Nominations need to be submitted by 23:59 on Monday, 30 June. Terms and conditions apply.