Stelios Awards for Young Entrepreneurs in the UK
34 Thurloe Square
South Kensington
London
SW7 2SR
End Date: 23/02/2026
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has launched this award, which is focused on young entrepreneurs, through the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, his UK registered charity.
The awards will target young start-up entrepreneurs in the UK who require extra capital, but also the recognition of winning the awards, on their journey to scale-up into a successful growth business and create more new jobs in the UK.
There are three cash prizes for the winners totalling £300,000 (First: £150,000, Second: £100,000 and third £50,000).
Who can apply?
Applications are open to UK based entrepreneurs who are 34 years old or younger whose start-up company has been registered at Companies House in the last five years, with accounts showing revenues of at least £500,000 per annum for the latest financial year.
The entrepreneur/applicant should own more than 50% of the shares in the company and be a director of the company.
How to Apply?
The closing date for entries is 23 February 2026 (17:00).
Applications forms are available online. Completed applications should be emailed to maya.turnbull@stelios.com
The winners will be announced by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou in the spring.
More information can be accessed at the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation website.
