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FreakoutAI Shortlisted for UK StartUp Awards 2026
Freakout.ai has been officially shortlisted for the prestigious UK StartUp Awards 2026, recognised as a finalist in the Digital StartUp of the Year category for the South West region. The UK StartUp Awards celebrate the most promising and impactful early-stage businesses across the country, with over 2,000 applications submitted nationwide this year, spanning 22 categories and 10 regions.
Being selected for the shortlist places Freakout.ai among a highly competitive group of emerging companies that are driving innovation and shaping the future of their respective industries. The recognition highlights the company’s progress in redefining e-commerce through immersive, AI-powered 3D storefronts—enabling merchants to move beyond traditional static product listings toward interactive, high-engagement digital experiences.
The shortlisting also reflects broader market momentum around next-generation commerce infrastructure, where engagement, storytelling, and user experience are becoming key drivers of conversion and growth. As a finalist, Freakout.ai will advance to the regional finals taking place in 2026, where winners from each region will go on to compete at the national level, further showcasing the UK’s most innovative startups on a larger stage.