Deloitte is calling on the North’s most innovative and rapidly growing tech scale-ups to apply for the firm’s prestigious UK Technology Fast 50 – applications for this year’s programme open today (April 21).
The annual ranking celebrates the fastest-growing tech companies across the UK, based on average revenue growth over a three-year period. Last year’s Technology Fast 50 winners had a collective average three-year growth rate of 1,905% and generated total revenues of £2.41 billion in 2024/25.
One recent Northern Fast 50 success story is Manchester legal tech company Summize, which was named as the North West regional winner in last year’s tech ranking, and 10th overall with a three-year growth rate of 2,678%.
Tom Dunlop, Summize CEO (pictured), said: “We were proud to be recognised as a regional winner in last year’s Deloitte Fast 50. The programme is a fantastic celebration of innovation, ambition and growth across the tech ecosystem in the UK. To be included among such a high calibre of businesses was a great achievement for everyone at Summize.
“We would strongly encourage any eligible businesses to apply this year – it’s a powerful way to highlight your growth and stand out in what is a competitive market.”
Kiren Asad, lead partner for the Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 programme, said: “Securing a spot on the Fast 50 ranking offers a unique opportunity to create new opportunities for investment and partnerships; elevate your profile and credibility within the competitive tech landscape; and position your company as an employer of choice for top tech professionals.
“If your company is on a growth trajectory, pushing boundaries, and ready for that next big leap, then this is something you should be looking at – don’t miss the chance to showcase your achievements and elevate your brand on a national stage.”
The Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 is one of the UK’s foremost technology award programmes. Now in its 29th year, it is a ranking of the country’s 50 fastest growing tech companies, based on revenue growth over the last three years.
The Technology Fast 50 is all about growth driven by leading intellectual property, and is a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship. Previous winners have come from across the UK, are both large and small, and have included some of the most dynamic players in all areas of technology, from IoT to BioTech, digital media technology to life sciences, FinTech to software and clean energy to telecommunications.
