Year 11 Future Entrepreneurs Challenge
Where big ideas begin
The Newcastle Business School’s Future Entrepreneurs Challenge empowers Year 11 students to create bold business ideas that shape a better future. Explore real-world business concepts, connect with university experts, and compete for major prizes.
Future Entrepreneurs Challenge Guide
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Prizes
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Engagement Priorities
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The 2026 Challenge is now closed
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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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