London based tech startup Tripi named regional finalist in the UK StartUp Awards 2026
London based tech venture Tripi has been named a regional finalist in the UK StartUp Awards 2026 in the Digital StartUp of the Year category, shortlisted in London.
The UK StartUp Awards was launched to recognise the booming startup scene across the UK, which has accelerated significantly in recent years with around 832,000 new businesses registered in the UK in 2025. Over 900 businesses have been shortlisted for this year's UK StartUp Awards across ten nations and regions. The contribution of these firms, all of which were started in the last three years, is significant, having created nearly 5,000 new jobs since they were established and generating annual sales of over £150 million.
Tripi is an intelligent planning app designed to take the friction out of city exploration by creating personalised day and night itineraries. Rather than providing static lists, the platform allows users to input their specific vibe, budget, timing, and interests to build a realistic, well-paced plan. By focusing on local venues, Tripi helps people discover authentic experiences while supporting independent businesses across the capital that might otherwise be overlooked by mainstream travel guides.
Kardelen Yuce, Founder of Tripi, said: "Tripi was inspired by a personal frustration that kept repeating itself. I found that even in cities like London, deciding how to spend a day or evening often felt overwhelming. There were endless lists, recycled recommendations, and the same places appearing everywhere. Planning something that felt aligned with my mood, budget, and timing required far too much effort. What should have been exciting started to feel like work. Being recognised as a regional finalist is a proud moment for the business as we look towards the regional final, with the hope of competing at the national final at Ideas Fest in September 2026."
Since its founding in 2025, the business has maintained a strong sense of momentum. Operating as a solo founder, Kardelen Yuce successfully navigated the journey from a simple concept to a fully functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP) alone. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s ambition to change how urban navigation and itinerary planning are approached in the digital age.
"Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE, co-founder of the UK StartUp Awards (https://startupawards.uk/), said:
'New businesses are the driving force behind any thriving economy, generating employment, pioneering innovation, and contributing to prosperity right across the UK. This year's finalists represent the very best of British entrepreneurial talent, spotting opportunities and, through dedication, skill, and resilience, building ventures that are making a real difference in their industries and communities. The standard of entries in 2026 has been exceptional, and every finalist should be enormously proud of what they have achieved. Regional winners will go on to represent their region at the national final at Ideas Fest in September, and that is a stage worthy of everything they have built.'"
"The UK StartUp Awards, founded by Frankie James and Professor Dylan Jones-Evans as part of Ideas Community, is the UK's largest independent startup awards programme. Now in its fifth year, the awards received over 2,000 entries in 2026. Regional winners go on to compete at the national final, held at Ideas Fest, aka the Glastonbury of Business, on 9th-10th September 2026 at Champneys, Tring, Hertfordshire. For more information visit startupawards.uk"
"This year's regional UK StartUp Awards finalists can be found online at https://startupawards.uk/"
About: Tripi is an intelligent planning app that creates personalised day and night itineraries to help people discover local experiences. Based in London, the platform supports independent businesses by connecting them with users seeking authentic city exploration. www.tripi.online
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