Student Entrepreneurship Awards

Student Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 

The University of Exeter proudly celebrated the achievements of its student and graduate entrepreneurs at the 2026 Student Entrepreneurship Awards.

Hosted by the SETsquared Exeter Student Startups team, the event brought together our vibrant startup community to recognise the innovation, creativity and dedication of participants who completed the Student Startups programmes this year.

Held at the Innovation Centre on Streatham Campus on Wednesday 3rd June 2026, the evening showcased an exciting range of ventures and ideas developed by emerging founders across the University.

Guests explored a lively student business expo, where attendees had the opportunity to meet founders and learn more about their ventures.

The event continued with an inspiring keynote talk, followed by the awards ceremony, celebrating standout achievements across a range of categories.

2026 Award Winners

Social Impact Award

VITOVA - Jake Keast, Micaella Joaquim and Nicholas Latham

Environmental Impact Award

Turbo Zone - Ruairi Duignan and Ammar El Beik

Tech Innovation Award

 DataViz.AI - Krisha Barot

 

Product Innovation Award

RED-Scue - Florence Sargent

People's Choice Award

Adam O'Neill

Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award

Lisa Hoerning