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The AXA Startup Angel Competition 2025 is now open for applications, offering two top prizes of £25,000 along with mentoring from leading UK entrepreneurs. This initiative provides both financial support and expert guidance to help transform innovative business ideas into successful ventures.

The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 and above, welcoming a diverse range of applicants—from recent graduates to those considering a career change.

Past winners include WeDonate, a platform that rewards blood and plasma donors, and Bluco, which leverages conversational AI to streamline job applications via WhatsApp.

In addition to the two top prizes, four runners-up will receive a media and mentoring package worth over £18,000, designed to offer valuable support and exposure to emerging entrepreneurs.

The deadline for entries is 6th July 2025.

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