BME Competitions
This page is a directory of business, enterprise, economics and finance competitions that students and schools can explore throughout the year.
These opportunities can suit both Year 11 and Year 12 students, including students in ATAR and General pathways. General students may find these competitions especially valuable, as they often have more time to build practical, job-ready skills without the same pressure of external exam preparation.
Competitions can help students develop confidence, teamwork, communication, problem-solving and enterprise thinking. They can also strengthen university, scholarship, workplace and leadership applications by showing initiative beyond the classroom.
Interpersonal skills
Students practise teamwork, communication, leadership and presenting ideas clearly.
Job-ready skills
Many competitions involve pitching, problem-solving, financial thinking and real-world decision-making.
University applications
Competitions can help students show initiative, enterprise and involvement beyond normal classwork.
Confidence building
Students gain experience sharing ideas, working under pressure and learning from feedback.
Competition Directory
Explore business, enterprise and finance competitions that can help students build practical skills beyond the classroom.
2026 Plan Your Own Enterprise (PYOE) Competition
The PYOE Competition encourages Australian secondary students to turn a business idea into a realistic enterprise plan. Students can develop skills in market analysis, marketing, planning, decision-making, creativity and communication. Entries can be submitted in solo, team and innovation categories.
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First Pitch For Kids 2026!
First Pitch For Kids is a national youth entrepreneurship competition where students pitch a business innovation or social solution that could create value for their community or Australia. It is well suited to students who enjoy ideas, problem-solving, creativity and presenting.
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Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition
Blue Ocean is a virtual entrepreneurship competition for high school students around the world. Students can enter individually or with up to four friends and develop a “blue ocean” business idea that solves a problem or creates a new market space. It is a strong option for students interested in innovation, pitching and entrepreneurial thinking.
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ASX Schools Sharemarket Game
The ASX Schools Sharemarket Game lets students experience the sharemarket in a classroom-friendly way. Students use virtual money to buy and sell shares, ETFs and LICs, while learning about investing, company research, market conditions and financial decision-making. It is a strong option for students interested in finance, economics, business and real-world money skills.
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