Startup of the Year

The standout early-stage fintech of the year.

Self-entry is welcome and carries no disadvantage. You may also nominate another company or person.

HOW THIS CATEGORY IS SCORED

The same rubric as every category.

Results & impact (evidenced)

Hard, verifiable outcomes - growth, savings, access, market effect.

35%

Innovation & differentiation

How genuinely new or distinctive the work is versus the field.

25%

Execution & delivery

Quality of build, operations and follow-through.

20%

Scalability & sustainability

Whether the result can endure and scale responsibly.

10%

Quality of entry

Clarity, evidence and rigour of the submission itself.

10%

KEY DATES

TBC 2026

Entries open

TBC 2026

Entries close

TBC 2026

Shortlist announced

TBC 2026

Panel judging

TBC 2026

Winners announced

The standout scaling fintech of the year.

The single most significant innovation of the year.

The most effective and original fintech marketing campaign.