Following a rigorous nomination and independent judging process, 100 finalists have been selected across 10 award categories, representing talent that came to the UK through qualifying innovation and talent routes. Barclays Innovation Banking are headline partner. Strategic Partners include UKRI, Fern Capital Group and Tech Nation.
The finalists are a vetted cohort with over $180m in disclosed funding between them, spanning early-stage through Series A and institutionally backed scale-ups, with customers across 30-plus countries. The judging panel includes investors and institutions such as Barclays, Haatch, City of London Corporation, UCL and Innovate UK Business Connect.
The black-tie gala will bring together 150+ founders, investors, judges, partners, embassy guests and press for an evening of awards, dinner, a keynote and networking. Alongside the 10 category awards, a special Pioneer Award will be presented, with the recipient revealed on the night.