DRIFT Energy Ltd at the East of England StartUp Awards Finals
London, Monday 17 July 2023 - DRIFT Energy, an East-England based renewable energy company, is excited to announce that they have won for the prestigious 2023 StartUp Awards in the ‘Green Startup of the year’ category on the 29th of June. This recognition reflects their exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, and remarkable achievements within their industry.
The StartUp Awards celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit that drives innovation and economic growth. It acknowledges the risk-takers who have identified unique opportunities and turned them into reality by launching revolutionary products or services. As a participant in this esteemed event. These awards serve as a platform to honor the remarkable stories of entrepreneurs who have overcome challenges, demonstrated resilience, and make significant contributions to their communities.
"It is a real honor to be the Green Startup for the year, A reward for the hard work and validation of our mission to make Oceans of Energy," said Ben Medland, Founder and CEO of DRIFT Energy Ltd.
The StartUp Awards were established in 2022 to highlight the success of StartUps across nine UK nations and regions, and to celebrate the achievements of entrepreneurs in all sectors of the economy.
The East of England final was held at The Cresset in Peterborough and saw 27 different awards given out to new businesses in categories such as Business to Business Services StartUp of the Year, Professional Services StartUp of the Year and Social Enterprise StartUp of the Year.
Helen Bierton, Chief Banking Officer at Starling Bank says:
“Our StartUp Awards winners and finalists in the East of England deserve huge recognition for their achievements and how far they’ve come on their entrepreneurial journeys. From a digital platform that helps employers provide financial wellbeing solutions for employees, to a community initiative that offers peer support for men's mental health, and a behavioural change app that incentivises users to bin litter, it’s not easy turning an idea into a successful business - congratulations to them all!”
Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, creator of the awards, said the events have celebrated the best new firms in the UK and recognised the amazing entrepreneurial talent across the nation. He said:
“In the second year of the East of England Startup Awards, we have seen yet again the incredible contribution of new businesses to job creation, innovation, and prosperity across the whole of this entrepreneurial nation. It’s been an honour and a pleasure to read the stories of those individuals from across the East of England who have spotted the opportunity and taken the risk to launch their own venture, especially at a time when the economy is still fragile after the Covid pandemic.”
The ‘Green Startup of the Year’ category recognizes and celebrates startups that have demonstrated exceptional commitment and innovation in pursuing environmentally sustainable practices and solutions. This category specifically focuses on startups that prioritize environmental impact, conservation, and sustainability as core elements of their business models. The aim of this category is to encourages startups to integrate sustainable practices into their business models, and raises awareness among investors, industry leaders, and the public about the importance of supporting and investing in environmentally conscious startups.
The team at DRIFT Energy is proud to have reached this stage and is grateful for the support received from their customers, partners, and the community. The recognition of their hard work by the StartUp Awards further motivates them to continue their journey of success and inspire others in the sustainable and green entrepreneurial ecosystem.
For more information about the StartUp Awards, please visit https://www.freshbusinessthinking.com/national-startup-awards. To learn more about DRIFT Energy, please visit https://drift.energy/.
About the StartUp Awards:
The StartUp Awards is a collaboration between the founders of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards - an established national programme receiving over 5,000 applications annually - and the Wales Start-Up Awards, the only national and regional awards currently celebrating new businesses in the UK.
The StartUp Awards recognises the achievements of those amazing individuals who have had a great idea, spotted the opportunity and taken the risks to launch a new product or service.
Already established and thriving in Wales, the StartUp Awards are now taking the passion and drive to celebrate new business and extending across the whole of the United Kingdom.
For more information, please visit https://www.freshbusinessthinking.com/national-startup-awards.
About DRIFT Energy:
DRIFT Energy is a pioneering a new form of renewable energy. DRIFT Energy aims to propel the transition to a greener, more sustainable future by harnessing the power of the seas. DRIFT Energy Yachts generate green hydrogen at sea and deliver it globally to any port. For more information, please visit https://drift.energy/.