After a high-energy start in Northern Ireland, the 2025 UK StartUp Awards tour rolled into Scotland and the pace didn’t slow down.
Edinburgh played host last night as we honoured the game changers of Scotland’s start-up scene. Across every sector, the winners broke boundaries and showed that innovation is alive and well.
A special congratulations to AgriAudit, crowned Scotland StartUp of the Year, for transforming the future of sustainable farming with data-led solutions.
Next stop: North East, Yorkshire and the Humber. But for now, we’re raising a glass to all of our brilliant Scottish winners. You’re putting Scotland firmly on the map when it comes to innovation, impact and getting things done.
The 2025 Scottish StartUp Awards winners.
Here’s the full list of winners:
Scotland StartUp of the Year 2025 – AgriAudit
AgriAudit is taking the stress out of farm audits, helping farmers spend less time on paperwork and more time doing what they do best.
AI StartUp of the Year – Autonomo UK
Autonomo is redefining retail with checkout-free shopping, using computer vision to let customers tap, grab, and go. No queues, no hassle.
Business to Business StartUp of the Year – ORRJO
ORRJO partners with ambitious organisations to supercharge growth through expert sales and marketing strategies that deliver real results.
Business, Consulting & Management StartUp of the Year – The Startup Bootcamp
The Startup Bootcamp helps start-ups thrive by connecting them with global partners, investors, and mentors tailored to their industry.
Cleantech StartUp of the Year – CGEN Engineering
CGEN Engineering builds advanced modular generators that make renewable energy projects more efficient, scalable, and cost-effective .
Consumer Products StartUp of the Year – AYT Foods
AYT Foods is Fife’s first African-Caribbean grocery store, bringing authentic products and vibrant cultural experiences to the local community in Dunfermline.
Consumer Services StartUp of the Year – Caledonia Events
Caledonia Events creates Scotland’s biggest trading card conventions, bringing collectors together and growing the community with unforgettable experiences.
Creative StartUp of the Year – Creative Compass UK
Creative Compass UK is the no-jargon, all-in-one duo helping businesses grow through tailored web, branding, and digital strategies that actually work.
Digital StartUp of the Year – AgriAudit
This year’s Scotland overall & Digital StartUp of the Year, AgriAudit is taking the stress out of farm audits with a streamlined digital platform that gives farmers back their time. Less paperwork, more farming.
Education & Training StartUp of the Year – ProfessorMe
ProfessorMe supports students with expert-led video resources, offering practical tips for assignments, exams, and thriving at every stage of academic life.
Fashion & Beauty StartUp of the Year – Starry Eyed
Starry Eyed Body Glitter delivers biodegradable, eco-friendly glitter, bringing bold sparkle without the environmental cost.
Fintech StartUp of the Year – Feetr.io
Feetr.io is reimagining trading through AI, using advanced models to deliver smarter, faster stock market predictions making wealth creation more accessible to everyone.
Food & Drink StartUp of the Year – Three Robins
Three Robins is redefining family-friendly plant-based drinks with their award-winning oat milks packed with nutrition, made for busy homes, and loved from breakfast to bedtime.
Global StartUp of the Year – Lingobox Learning
Lingobox Learning is shaking up language education with off-the-shelf digital resources that are fresh, fun, and designed to boost learner engagement worldwide.
Health & Wellbeing StartUp of the Year – Bare Baked - Nakey Bakey
Born from founder Megan’s personal journey with allergies and endometriosis, Nakey Bakey creates delicious, low-sugar, allergen-free granola and snacks that put health and flavour first.
Innovative StartUp of the Year – SolarSub
Pioneering a floating, sun-tracking cooling system that boosts solar panel efficiency by up to 50%, Solarsub is turning water into a smarter way to power the planet.
Marketing, Advertising & PR StartUp of the Year – Shaka Social
Shaka Social turns strategy, paid social, content, and creators into performance-driven campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands.
Media & Entertainment StartUp of the Year – Gradatim
Gradatim creates gentle, expert-backed books that help children and families understand illness and treatment supporting emotional wellbeing through the power of storytelling.
Professional Services StartUp of the Year – inpurpose
inpurpose partners with founder-led SMEs and leaders to improve strategy, systems, and teamwork. Their hands-on approach helps teams collaborate effectively, drive change, and build workplaces where sustainable growth thrives.
Rising Star Award – Aberdeen Ethnic Minority Women’s Group CIC
Aberdeen Ethnic Minority Women’s Group CIC creates a safe, inclusive space where women build skills, financial independence, and social connection. Their Women’s Shed Project offers training, maker’s spaces, and business support, while community storytelling and workshops promote healing and equality.
Social Enterprise StartUp of the Year – Shout Out Solutions (SOS)
Founded by Lesley Robertson, Juniors Coffee and Cookies was born from a simple but powerful idea: to support vulnerable families by creating a business that donates 100% of its profits to feeding local children in need.
StartUp For Good Award – Honest Hounds
Honest Hounds started with one overwhelmed dog owner and a complicated pup, and the transformative journey followed.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Charlie Alexander Greener – Theria
Charlie Alexander Greener, is the founder of Theria, a mobile gaming startup empowering competitive gamers with AI-driven tools, a centralized marketplace, and community guides to enhance player experience.
Hospitality, Tourism & Events StartUp of the Year & Judges Choice – PCL Live
PCL Live sets the standard in audio-visual solutions, offering the latest sound, lighting, and visual equipment tailored to your event whether it’s townhalls, conferences, live bands, or awards ceremonies.
Graduate StartUp of the Year & Judges Choice – BabyReady Finance
BabyReady is an award-winning financial planning and savings app for millennials and Gen Z, combining tailored advice, cashback, and savings features powered by AI analytics and open banking for smarter money management.
Medtech & Healthtech StartUp of the Year & Judges Choice – SignWow
SignWow provides real-time online British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting services that bridge communication between deaf and hearing people, ensuring everyone can participate fully and connect effortlessly through our trusted platform.
Once again, a huge congratulations to all the winners who were honoured at the event. Your hard work, passion, and innovation are the heartbeat of Northern Ireland’s start-up community.
This tour wouldn’t be possible without the people who bring it to life.
A huge thank you to Proffsor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, whose vision and dedication to entrepreneurship continue to make a national impact. Our brilliant host Calvin Eden, who brought joy, energy and heart to the stage all night, and of course, our incredible sponsors and partners inducing Airwallex, Join Talent and V-Rum.
The UK StartUp Awards tour is just getting started and here’s where we’ll be over the next few weeks:
11 June – North East, Yorkshire & The Humber (Leeds)
12 June – North West (Manchester)
17 June – Midlands (Birmingham)
18 June – South West (Bristol)
19 June – Wales (Cardiff)
24 June – South East (Reading)
25 June – East of England (Cambridge)
26 June – London
To all the winners, finalists, and attendees, thank you for being part of the Scotland StartUp Awards.
And don’t forget that the UK StartUp Awards National finals will be taking place at Ideas Fest, September 11th - the ultimate gathering for all founder and business leaders.
We look forward to celebrating your success again soon.