Future Entrepreneur 2025 finalists confirmed

We are delighted to announce the 12 finalists for the Future Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, representing seven countries. This year we have had to increase the number of finalists due to a few tie breaks.

This international competition recognises a young person (or team) demonstrating the highest level of commercial acumen. The competition is for children aged 11 to 15 who won the ABE Endorsed KidsMBA shark tank pitch and a judging team of entrepreneurial experts independently assess the entries.

Each year the standard of entries continues to rise, and 2025 has been the toughest yet. We were hugely impressed by the creativity and quality of all the entries.

Here is a list of the 12 finalists:

  • Whiskers is a pet adoption service that connects pet owners with potential adopters. - Representing Brainsteins, Singapore
  • ThermoCharge is a smart lunchbox that can heat or cool food without requiring an external power source. - Representing Ekya Schools, India
  • River Weave creates eco-friendly and sustainable clothing by converting water hyacinth into fashion. -Representing Global Public School, India
  • H2WOW is a self-filling water bottle that converts moisture from the air into drinking water. - Representing Global Public School, India
  • My first kit is a menstrual kit designed to provide girls with the essential products they need. - Representing Kaasthamandap Vidhayalaya, Nepal
  • Fashion Stop is a fashion store for dolls and also offers the option to create your own doll dresses. - Representing Educon International, India
  • Magic Food is a food truck that has a monthly rotating menu showcasing cuisines from different countries. - Representing Kudos To You, Myanmar
  • Inclusport makes sports more accessible and inclusive for individuals with disabilities or those in need of financial support. - Representing Belmont, UK
  • Swachhalay provides safe and clean public toilets, along with access to sanitary products. – Representing Learning Wings Education System, India
  • Funtrade is a platform for trading and selling high-quality second-hand items, aimed at reducing environmental issues. – Representing Shore Preparatory School North Sydney, Australia
  • Pantry Pal is an AI-powered recipe scanner designed to act as your personal kitchen assistant. – Representing Denla British International School, Thailand
  • Thunderwave is a footwear manufacturer and distributor of high-quality that provides electric shock for self-defence. School, India

Congratulations to all the finalists! The winner and runner-up will be announced soon. Good luck to all.