Supporting innovations that make a difference
Vodafone Techstarter provides UK-based social tech ventures and charities the chance to secure funding and access to expertise – to help them take transformational ideas from start-up to scale-up.
The response to our inaugural call for entries was outstanding – over 250 for-profit and not-for-profit ventures have showed us how they’re creating technology solutions that have the potential to transform lives or support a more sustainable future. We announced the Vodafone Techstarter Top 50 in November and out of those ventures twelve finalists were chosen to move to the next stage of the competition.
Following the award ceremony on 7 February 2019, we’re now proud to unveil the eight winners of the Vodafone Techstarter Social Innovation Award 2018/19
Meet the Vodafone Techstarter winners
These eight for-profit and not-for-profit ventures will each receive £35,000, along with a 12-month mentoring programme provided by our tech industry experts.
Two ventures will also receive the Vodafone Techstarter Champions Award, voted by Vodafone employees across the UK. They will each receive an additional £10,000 to take their start-up and innovation to the next level of success.
For-profit winners – supported by Vodafone Business
Not-for-profit winners – supported by Vodafone Foundation
Meet the Award Judges

Amparo Moraleda Martinez
Non-Executive Director
Vodafone Group Plc

Anne Sheehan
Enterprise Director
Vodafone UK

Bill Liao
Chair
Social Tech Trust

Nick Jeffery
Chief Executive Officer
Vodafone UK

Jen Hyatt
Founder
Troo.ai

Clare McDonald
Business editor
Computer Weekly

Patrick Knight
Chief Information Officer
Travis Perkins

Matthew Gould
Director General for
Digital and Media Policy
DCMS
Innovation stories
FAQs
What is Vodafone Techstarter?
What is the award?
Why has Vodafone launched Vodafone Techstarter?
Who should enter?
What happens to my application once it has been submitted?
What’s in it for the shortlisted teams?
How many finalist teams will present to the judging panel? How many winners will be selected?
If my venture is not selected as a finalist, will you provide feedback?
What will you use to make your final decision?
How will the final pitch be judged?
Who will pick the winners?
When and where will the winners be announced?
How will the prize award be distributed?
About Vodafone Limited and Vodafone for Business
Who is Social Tech Trust?
About The Vodafone Foundation
What is The Vodafone Foundation’s relationship with Vodafone Limited?
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