2023 National Finals Applications

Win the funding and support to launch your idea into the real world

Hey there!

If you’ve arrived here, it means you’re thinking about entering your idea for the Future Anything National Finals 2023. How exciting!

Here are some things that might help:

Firstly, well done for getting this far. We know that there would have been parts of the Activate that would have been really challenging. At one point, maybe you didn’t even think you’d ever come up with an idea at all. But here you are!

Now, before you second guess yourself and leave the form half filled out, we want you to know that we REALLY want you to enter your idea. We’re looking for passionate young people (like you) with ideas that have potential (like yours).

The judges are interested in three things: Impact; Innovation; and Implementation.  You can even cut and paste parts of your school pitch or assignment as the answers to the questions if they align.

If you’re ready to go, click ‘apply now’, or read on to find out more. Good luck!

SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!
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HOW TO APPLY

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CHECK IF YOU'RE ELIGIBLE

If you’ve done Future Anything’s Activate program this year, you’re eligible. You don’t need to have won (or even been in!) your school showcase, or launched your business in the real world yet. If you’ve made it this far, you can apply!
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DRAFT YOUR SUBMISSION

Now, check out the submission questions in the Word template here. You can use the template to draft your answers. It’s pretty short; answers must be 600 characters or less. If you can make them even shorter, do it! There is also the option to include a short 60 second video.
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CHOOSE YOUR CATEGORIES

There are two Finals categories to choose from: Pitching and Showcase. Check out the options below. All teams can enter one or both categories – for the best chance of success, we strongly suggest you enter both categories!
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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Head to the online application form here, add your responses and hit submit. That’s it, you’re done!

2023 FINALS CATEGORIES

PITCHING CATEGORY
$10K+ TOTAL PRIZE POT

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL ACTIVATE TEAMS!

In this high profile category, the top 40 teams nationally will pitch in eight fast and fun National Semi Finals, held live online on Tuesday 24 and Thursday 26 October.

The Winner from each Semi Final then progress to pitch live in the National Grand Final in Brisbane on Monday 20 November for the chance to be crowned Future Anything Grand Final Winner 2023!

The Runner Up from each Semi Final progress to the National Grand Final Showcase Expo.

SHOWCASE CATEGORY
$2K+ TOTAL PRIZE POT

PERFECT FOR TEAMS WITH A SALES-READY PRODUCT!

New for 2023, this category particularly suits teams that will have a physical product that they will be ready to sell by November.

The top 10 applicants from this category will be invited to showcase (ie have a market stall and sell their products) at the National Grand Final in Brisbane on Monday 20 November.

Teams in this category will complete for a share in a prize pot worth over $2,000, with a special judging panel and audience People’s Vote!

SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!

NATIONAL FINALS 2023 - KEY DATES

  • Now – Applications open
  • Wednesday 20 September 2023 – Applications closeD 5pm AEST
  • Tuesday 24 & Thursday 26 October 2023 – National Semi Finals (live online)
  • Monday 20 November 2023 – National Grand Final (live in Brisbane + online)

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