Hustle Awards 2026: entries are in, now the judges decide
Entries for the 2026 Hustle Awards have officially closed, and we are delighted to announce that judging gets underway on the 13th April as we prepare for another landmark evening celebrating the very best of the startup and business scene.
Since we launched the Hustle Awards in 2020, the programme has grown into one of the most respected accolades in British entrepreneurship – and this year’s entry pool is no exception. From early-stage innovators to seasoned founders pushing the boundaries of their industries, the standard of applications has never been higher.
This year’s ceremony will once again be taking place at Shoreditch Exchange, London. Shoreditch Exchange is one of Oneder’s spaces. Oneder creates beautifully designed flexible workspaces offering spaces to work however you work. Oneder’s buildings are filled with thoughtfully designed lounges, meeting rooms, event spaces, podcast studios, gyms, screening rooms, and more. They are all created to support both productivity and wellbeing. Every space is home to an inclusive community with curated events, networking opportunities, and hands-on support from our brilliant community teams.
Our judging panel this year is one of the strongest we’ve assembled. Among those casting their eye over this year’s entries are Saj Huq, CEO of innovation hub Plexal; Agata Nowicka, Managing Partner of Visionaries, an AI incubator launched in partnership with Google; Irina Iozefson-Schneider, Partner in Private Equity at LetterOne; amongst many other expert judges.
The winners will be revealed at our awards ceremony on 9 July 2026 at Shoreditch Exchange in London — and tickets are on sale now.
We know better than anyone what a win can mean for a business. Sam Bangle of Altnets told us that all three of his newest team members cited the award as a key reason for joining the company, while Thomas Vosper, founder of Aisle 3 and winner of Most Innovative Tech, said scooping the prize put him at the top of investor and partner conversations overnight.
Last year’s event sold out, and we’re expecting even greater demand this year. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or simply someone who loves celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit, this is the night not to miss.
Tickets are available now at thehustleawards.co.uk. We’ll see you there.
Good luck to all who entered!
