The Sunday Times Hundred Tech
The Sunday Times Hundred Tech celebrates the UK’s most innovative and ambitious technology companies. From fast-growing start-ups to market-leading disruptors, the list showcases businesses shaping the future of the digital economy.
Award Overview
Honouring the tech companies shaping tomorrow
The Sunday Times Hundred Tech is the definitive ranking of the UK’s most exciting and dynamic tech companies. Celebrating innovation, growth, and ambition, this prestigious list highlights the businesses that are shaping the future of technology and driving the UK’s digital economy forward.
From cutting-edge start-ups to established disruptors, The Sunday Times Hundred Tech shines a spotlight on companies that are pushing boundaries, solving real-world problems, and leading the way in their fields. It’s not just about the numbers – it’s about the ideas, the vision, and the talent behind the success.
Featured companies have the exclusive opportunity to license the official logo – a mark of distinction from one of the UK’s most trusted publications. Recognition in The Sunday Times places them on a platform renowned for celebrating excellence and innovation, cementing their place as leaders in the tech industry.
This is your chance to be recognised as one of the UK’s most influential tech companies. Enter The Sunday Times Hundred Tech and let your achievements take their place on this prestigious list.
Benefits of Participation
Inclusion in The Sunday Times Hundred Tech delivers both reputational and strategic advantages:
Brand Authority
& PrestigeBeing named among the UK’s top tech start-ups underlines your status as an innovator and leader among peers, investors, and customers.
Marketing
AdvantageWinners can license the official Hundred Tech logo — a powerful symbol of credibility to display on your website, PR materials, and investor decks.
National &
Sector VisibilityInclusion in The Sunday Times and associated tech features amplifies your profile across the business and technology communities.
Performance Recognition
The ranking recognises not just growth, but the innovation, vision, and leadership that drive sustainable and scalable tech success.
Award Categories
The Sunday Times Hundred Tech list is split into two leagues of 50 (software and non-software), with periodic special mentions.
- Top 50 Software Companies — fastest-growing independent, UK-headquartered software firms ranked by three-year revenue growth (CAGR).
- Top 50 Hardware & Other Tech Companies — fastest-growing independent, UK-headquartered non-software tech firms (e.g., hardware, devices, deep-tech, cleantech) ranked by three-year revenue growth.
- Special recognitions (vary annually) — occasional editor/partner awards highlighting standout achievements among the 100 (e.g., firms recognised at the inaugural Tech awards dinner).
How to Enter
To enter The Sunday Times Hundred Tech awards:
- Check eligibility: You must be an independent, privately owned, UK-headquartered technology company (software or non-software) showing strong three-year revenue growth and meeting the latest revenue thresholds.
- Register your entry: Go to the official Sunday Times Hundred Tech entry page when entries open and request/complete the online form before the stated deadline.
- Submit your data: Provide company details plus three years of revenue figures (for CAGR calculation), along with any supporting information requested (e.g., headcount, sector, funding).
- Verification: The organisers review and verify submissions (and may follow up for clarification) before compiling the software and non-software top-50 lists.
- Outcome: If selected, your company will be featured in The Sunday Times Hundred Tech; you’ll receive inclusion details and approved brand assets for promotion.
Request access to this award
Congratulations on being listed in The Sunday Times Hundred Tech.
To celebrate and maximise your success, we are delighted to offer a special marketing package which consists of the official awards logo.
Please complete the form to request access to logo license options. Your request will be reviewed by our team and if approved, you will receive a notification with access details via email. If you do not receive a notification within 24 hours, please call us on 020 7711 7826.