Year 11 Future Entrepreneurs Challenge

Your Idea can Shape the World!

The Newcastle Business School Year 11 Future Entrepreneurs Challenge is the ideal way to join the entrepreneurs of the future.

Entry is as simple as submitting a business plan online. As a finalist you have the opportunity to pitch your idea to an expert panel and audience.

Prizes include an iPad, cash prizes and scholarship opportunities.

2025 Challenge – Submissions Now Closed

Thank you to all the students and schools who submitted entries for the 2025 Challenge. We’ve been inspired by the creativity, innovation, and passion shown in this year’s business plans.

Finalists will be invited to attend our Final Challenge Day in November 2025, where they’ll pitch their ideas to an expert panel and audience. Keep an eye on this page for updates.

Looking Ahead to 2026

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2024 FINALISTS

Congratulations to our finalists for  2024!

Winners:

Tara Anglican School for Girls - Joy Cai, Yasmin Lin

Second Place:

McCauley College  - Jasmine Chellew

Finalists:

Asquith Boys High School - Liam Jones-Blair, Cameron Searle

Hornsby Girls High School - Alisha Luong, Clara Lim

St Columba Anglican - Chloe Keedle

St George Girls High School - Anvita Dhulipalla, Bismah Choudhry, Loretta Tan, Zarwa Farhan