We are Regional Winners of the UK StartUp Awards, bring on the National Finals!
Football 2 Music named Innovative StartUp of the Year at the 2025 South East StartUp Awards.
Our engaging and unique style of football training and getting children active within sport has been officially recognised for it’s innovative and game-changing approach. We were shortlisted to the final four from many applications for the South East regional award, then selected as the regions winner on Tuesday 24th June 2025.
Football 2 Music’s Founder and Director said:
“Well what can I say, apart from thank you for this amazing honour, it is truly amazing. One of my biggest missions when I started Football 2 Music was not only to improve the overall standards of sports activity for children, but to also challenge the conventional way of coaching and provide a whole new unique experience, aiming to engage more children to become active and enjoy participating within organised sport. For that initial idea to have grown into a physical business and to have been recognised as a winning concept, especially when we were up against other excellent and worthy winning businesses, is just incredible.
Thank you to the UK StartUp Awards and the panel for choosing us, we are even more motivated to continue growing and making a positive impact on the children’s activity landscape. Now onto the National Finals at Ideas Fest!”
Supported by Airwallex, Join Talent and V-Rum, the UK StartUp Awards were established to highlight the success of start-ups across different UK regions and to celebrate the achievements of entrepreneurs in all sectors of the economy. The UK StartUp Awards recognises the achievements of those amazing individuals who have had a great idea, spotted the opportunity and taken the risks to launch a new product or service. There are over 30 categories that can be entered ranging from consumer products to mobile technologies to social enterprises, demonstrating the depth and variety of entrepreneurial talent in the UK.
Entrepreneurship in the South East is thriving, fuelled by a dynamic mix of innovation, talent, and ambition. As one of the UK’s most economically active regions, it is home to a diverse community of founders building high-growth businesses across sectors such as technology, health, creative industries, and sustainability. Entrepreneurs in the South East are not only creating jobs and attracting investment but also developing solutions with national and global impact. With access to strong transport links, world-class universities, and a supportive business ecosystem, the region continues to be a powerful engine for new ideas, economic growth, and long-term resilience.
According to Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, creator of the UK StartUp Awards, this surge in start-up ambition reflects a new generation of entrepreneurs who are not only identifying opportunities but are also building innovative, resilient businesses that are shaping the future of the regional economy.
“When we set up the StartUp Awards, our aim was clear: to recognise the incredible individuals building new businesses across the UK. While large firms often dominate the headlines, it’s the start-ups – the bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and doers – who are quietly driving meaningful change from the ground up. That spirit is especially strong in the South East, where entrepreneurs are combining ambition with innovation to build businesses that deliver both commercial success and positive impact. Whether launching tech-driven solutions, creative ventures, or purpose-led enterprises (or ground-breaking sports coaching businesses), these founders are helping shape the future of the economy.”
“I’m delighted that Football 2 Music has won their category at the awards and I’m looking forward to having them join the ‘best of the best’ from the South East competing at the UK national final later this year.”
All regional winners in their category will now progress to the UK StartUp Awards final, taking place at Ideas Fest on September 11th (dubbed the “Glastonbury for Entrepreneurs.”) along with the winners from all other UK regions.
The UK StartUp Awards is run by the founders of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, an established programme nationally receiving thousands of applications annually and the UK Fast Growth Index, which recognises the fastest growing firms across the nations and regions of the UK.
Full details of all of the category winners can be found at www.startupawards.uk.
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