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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2026 Mailing List
2025 FINALISTS
Congratulations to our finalists for 2025!
Winners:
St George Girls High School - Kelly Liu, Evie Winrow, Orcia Ahamed, Shakira Lu
Finalists:
Hornsby Girls High School – Annie Hu, Melody Yang
Tara Anglican School for Girls – Malaika Hussein, Miranda Scott
The Ponds High School – Divya Arora, Rajveer Masrani
Willoughby Girls High School – Jessie Lin, Zoe Lee
Judges, contestants and school guests at the 2025 Future Entrepreneur Challenge finalist day.
St George Girls High School - 2025 Winners
Hornsby Girls' High School finalists
Tara Anglican School for Girls finalists
The Ponds High School finalists
Girls' High School finalists
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