Nuuri has been shortlisted for Digital Startup of the Year at the UK Startup Awards Scotland 2026, recognising its rapid growth and impact on the childcare sector.
Nuuri shortlisted for Digital Startup of the Year
We’re excited to share that Nuuri has been shortlisted for Digital Startup of the Year at the UK Startup Awards Scotland 2026
The UK Startup Awards celebrate the most exciting and innovative new businesses across the country, recognising founders and teams who are building impactful, high-growth companies in their first few years of trading.
Being shortlisted places Nuuri among some of the most promising early-stage businesses in Scotland, highlighting the progress we’ve made in modernising how parents discover and engage with nurseries.
Recognising innovation in the early years sector
Since launching, Nuuri has focused on transforming the nursery search and enrolment experience for the next generation of parents and nursery managers.
From transparent fee calculators and digital nursery profiles to automated tour booking and enquiry management tools, our platform is designed to reduce admin for nurseries while helping parents make faster, more informed decisions.
This nomination reflects the growing momentum behind Nuuri and the wider shift towards digital-first experiences in the early years sector.
What the UK Startup Awards mean
The UK Startup Awards champion the best and brightest startups across ten regions, with shortlisted companies progressing to regional finals before having the opportunity to compete nationally.
The Scotland regional finals will take place in June 2026, bringing together founders, investors and industry leaders to celebrate the next generation of high-growth businesses.
A milestone moment for Nuuri
Steven Clarke, Founder & CEO of Nuuri, said:
“We’re delighted to be shortlisted for Digital Startup of the Year. This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our team and the incredible support we’ve received from nurseries across the UK.
We’re building Nuuri to be the most recognised platform in the early years sector, modernising how families find and secure childcare, and it’s exciting to see that mission being recognised at a national level.”
What’s next
As Nuuri continues to scale across the UK, this nomination marks another step in our journey to become the go-to platform for nursery discovery and pre-enrolment.
We’re looking forward to the Scotland finals in June and continuing to build alongside an inspiring community of founders shaping the future of UK business.
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