Competitions
Business challenges, design prizes, STEM competitions
10 listings
Social Entrepreneurs Award
EY Foundation
A national competition for young people with a social enterprise idea. Pitch your concept for a chance to win funding, EY mentoring, and expert support to launch.
National Company Programme Competition
Young Enterprise
Set up and run a real company during the school year. Compete regionally and nationally against other student-led companies. One of the UK's longest-running business competitions.
UK Youth Parliament Debates
UK Youth Parliament
Represent young people by debating real issues in the Houses of Parliament. Apply to become a Member of Youth Parliament and debate on the issues that matter to your generation.
Cyber Discovery Competition
NCSC (UK Government)
A free, government-backed programme that turns cybersecurity into a game. Complete challenges to unlock elite training opportunities with GCHQ and top UK employers.
Jack Petchey Essay Competition
Jack Petchey Foundation
An annual essay competition for young people in London and Essex — with cash prizes and public recognition. Various categories available.
Student Design Awards
Royal Society of Arts (RSA)
One of the world's longest-running student design competitions. Real briefs from real organisations — winners gain industry recognition and access to the RSA network.
Climate Launchpad Green Business Idea Competition
Climate-KIC
Europe's largest green business ideas competition. If you have a sustainable business concept, pitch it here for coaching, mentoring, and a chance at a €10,000 prize.
First Light Film Awards
BAFTA
A BAFTA-supported filmmaking competition for young people. Make a short film in any genre and compete for one of the most prestigious youth arts awards in the UK.
UK Mathematics Trust Competitions
UK Mathematics Trust
From Junior to Senior Mathematical Challenge — one of the UK's most recognised academic competitions. Top scorers advance to Olympiad and international competitions.
School Enterprise Challenge
Teach A Man To Fish
A global business competition running in 100+ countries. Set up a school business, learn real entrepreneurship skills, and compete against peers worldwide.
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