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ubloquity wins major UK award for export services

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Des Ledger

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Jul 7, 2025

News

ubloquity wins major UK award for export services

By

Des Ledger

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Jul 7, 2025

ubloquity are proud to announce we are among the winners of a prestigious UK Government award recognising outstanding export success.

ubloquity was one of 12 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to be recognised in this year’s Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards, organised by the Department for Business and Trade.

By using our innovative blockchain based technology and digital identity tools, we helped businesses streamline international trade and reduce the friction often associated with cross-border transactions, for which we are recognised as winners of the Export Services category.

The awards celebrate SMEs across the UK that have demonstrated excellence in global markets. Other winners included companies working in fields ranging from low-carbon energy and advanced manufacturing to education technology and healthcare.

Gareth Thomas, Minister for Services, Small Businesses and Exports, said the winning companies demonstrated “the best of British business”.

Fleur Anderson, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, also praised ubloquity’s achievement, saying: “I am delighted that ubloquity has been recognised for its extremely important work in the world of technology and artificial intelligence, putting Northern Ireland on the world map.

“ubloquity is a prime example of how frictionless global commerce can be delivered. Global supply chains are crucial, now more than ever before, and this innovative technology from ubloquity will help not just the economy in NI, but across the world.”

Commenting on the win, ubloquity Founder, CEO Kieran Kelly said the award validated the firm’s mission to support frictionless global trade through digital innovation.

He said: “This recognition will help us scale up internationally, enabling us to explore opportunities with global partners across critical sectors. Exporting is critical to our growth — unlocking new markets, scaling impact, forging trusted partnerships worldwide.”

Ubloquity was the only Northern Ireland-based company among this year’s winners.

Des Ledger

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Des Ledger, our head of editorial, is an experienced writer and communicator with a deep understanding of blockchain technology. He specializes in breaking down complex concepts into clear, accessible content, ensuring our audience stays informed and engaged. Des is dedicated to keeping the ubloquity news site up-to-date, providing valuable insights and updates on the latest developments in blockchain authentication, traceability, and supply chain trust.