On Monday, we officially launched the 2025 UK StartUp Awards tour and what better place to kick things off than Belfast? The next generation of Northern Ireland start-ups made themselves heard.
We’re now heading across the UK to spotlight the best new businesses in every region. So whether you're tuning in from Edinburgh or prepping for the London finale, there’s plenty more to come.
The 2025 Northern Ireland StartUp Award Winners in Belfast.
A huge congratulations to all of our Northern Ireland winners! This year's awardees represent the drive, creativity and determination powering the region’s start-up scene.
Here’s a full list of winners:
Northern Ireland StartUp of the Year 2025 — Meet Margo
Meet Margo is on a mission to make financial advice more accessible for women, starting with the often complex world of remortgages.
Agritech & Foodtech StartUp of the Year — Farmdrive
FarmDrive offers a platform that simplifies farm management and helps supply chain partners build transparent, resilient operations.
AI StartUp of the Year — AAPTA GUT GENIUS+
Aapta Gut+Genius is redefining gut health with AI-powered, non-invasive tests and personalised nutrition advice, empowering users to make smarter lifestyle choices through easy, at-home testing and sustainable, plant-based solutions.
Business to Business StartUp of the Year — ESG Made Easy
ESG Made Easy helps businesses confidently tackle sustainability, providing tailored strategies, certification support, team training, and net-zero carbon management to create lasting impact and value.
Business, Consulting & Management StartUp of the Year — Intelligent Buyer
Intelligent Buyer transforms procurement through strategic, innovative supplier partnerships that drive efficiency, sustainability, and long-term competitive advantage championing responsible practices and transparency worldwide.
Consumer Products StartUp of the Year — Vibrotect
Vibrotect revolutionizes workplace safety with wearable vibration monitoring devices delivering real-time data and helping industries protect employees from harmful vibrations and ensure healthier, pain-free careers.
Consumer Services StartUp of the Year — RoutineRoo
RoutineRoo uses AI-powered personalised storyboards and avatars to make family routines fun and less stressful, motivating kids and creating calmer homes.