- Aimed at: Startups/Scaleups
- Located in:
United Kingdom - University/ies:
University of Stirling
Requirements
Core eligibility
- Open to University of Stirling students, staff, and graduates
- Must be applying with a startup business (not just an idea)
Business requirements
- The business should show evidence of trading or real-world activity, such as:
- Revenue or early sales
- Active users or customers
- MVP or product in use
- External validation (e.g. partnerships, pilots)
Ownership and status
- The applicant must be a founder or core team member
- The business should be independently owned (not fully controlled by another organisation)
Location and funding
- Must be UK-based / able to receive funding into a UK bank account
- Must have the right to operate in the UK (appropriate visa/residency status if applicable)
Application requirements
- Submit a completed application via the Santander X platform
- Meet the application deadline
- Provide accurate and complete information (as per T&Cs)
General information
Santander X Startup Awards 2026 – Summary Overview
The Santander X Startup Awards 2026 is a startup competition funded by Santander Universities UK and delivered via the Santander X platform.
It is open to University of Stirling students, staff, and graduates who have an eligible startup business that meets the competition criteria (including trading status and ownership requirements).
The competition offers a total prize pot of £15,000, awarded as:
- 3 × £5,000 awards to the top-performing startups
Applications must be submitted through the Santander X platform by the stated deadline, and entrants are encouraged to apply early to avoid any technical issues.
This is a competitive opportunity designed to support and reward promising university-linked startups.
Reward
Win a share of £15,000 — 3 x £5,000 awards available
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Contact to make enquiries about this call
To resolve queries about this call, you can contact the manager of the call by writing to:
enterprise@stir.ac.uk
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