Could you be recognised as a Fast Growth 50 Business?

If your business has been experiencing remarkable turnover growth, you’re in the right place to explore your eligibility for the Fast Growth 50 Awards. However, even if your business’s growth story is not primarily based on turnover, we have awards tailored to celebrate your unique journey.

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What is The UK Fast Growth 50 Index?

The UK Fast Growth 50 Index recognises and celebrates the 50 fastest-growing businesses across seven nations and regions in the UK.

It is an initiative that has been running in Wales for 25 years and is now expanding across the UK in partnership with UBS, one of the largest financial institutions in the World.

The programme is organised by Ideas Forums, the same entity behind the Great British Entrepreneur Awards which is often referred to as the ‘Grammys of Entrepreneurship’.

How are the businesses selected?

The 50 fastest-growing businesses in each region have been identified through robust research conducted by the Ideas Forums team, led by Professor Dylan Jones-Evans, the creator of the Wales Fast Growth 50 and a leading entrepreneurship academic.

All businesses listed in this year’s index have already been informed that they are among the top 50 fastest-growing businesses in their region, a significant achievement given the incredible contributions these businesses make to both local and UK economies.



Can I check if my business is eligible for next year’s list?

Yes, absolutely! We have an eligibility quiz available here that you can take to see if your business qualifies for next year’s Fast Growth 50 Index. It’s a great opportunity to see if your business meets the criteria and to start preparing for next year’s nomination.

When are the Fast Growth 50 events happening?

The full list, along with rankings and category winners will be revealed at an awards dinner in each region on the following dates:

  • Wales: Thursday 30th November 2023 at Utilita Arena, Cardiff
  • South: Wednesday 21st February 2024 at Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton
  • London: Thursday 22nd February 2024 at Leonardo Tower Bridge, London
  • Scotland: Wednesday 28th February 2024 at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
  • North: Monday 18th March 2024 at Mercure Piccadilly Manchester
  • Midlands & East of England: Thursday 21st March 2024 – BCEC, Birmingham

At each of these regional events, all fifty firms will have been shortlisted for a number of sectoral awards including the fastest growing firm in:

  • Business to Business Services
  • Consumer Products  
  • Consumer Services  
  • Creative Services
  • Construction and Building Services
  • Financial and Professional Services
  • People Services   
  • Professional Services
  • Green Firm
  • International Firm

The ranking of each business on the Fast Growth 50 Index will be revealed at the end of the evening after the overall fastest growing firm award is announced.

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