NEW BUSINESS AWARD
SPONSORED BY
ENTERPRISE OXFORDSHIRE
THE FINALISTS…
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Kickstand (Lotus Cafe)
Kickstand Lotus Café is a speciality coffee shop in Faringdon, based within The Lotus Retreat.
Passionate about great coffee and welcoming conversation, it offers locally roasted, organic and traceable house blends alongside guest filters and espressos from some of the UK’s top roasteries.
Hosting everything from live jazz and pottery workshops to parenting masterclasses. Kickstand Lotus Café has featured in the 2026 UK Biker Passport, supporting the Make Your Mark charity. -

Tradecert
Tradecert is cloud-based electrical certification software for UK electricians.
It helps users complete, manage and store certificates on site, in the office or across multiple devices.
With practical AI tools, cloud sync, offline access and features built around real working practices, it serves everyone from sole traders to large contractors and global organisations. -

Tribela
Tribela is a membership-based social platform built for intentional connection.
Free from engagement-driven algorithms, it gives users control, prioritises proactive moderation and protects privacy by design.
Safe for the whole family, it is shaping a new kind of social media built on trust, well-being and long-term value.
