2025 Future Anything National Grand Final

Welcome to the 2025 Future Anything National Grand Final!

Join Future Anything and the top school-aged entrepreneurs from across Australia as we bend the future, one youth-led idea at a time. 

This year, more than 8000 students from over 85 schools have been involved in our flagship, and award-winning, Activate program.

Delivered over a term or semester by primary and secondary classroom teachers, young people take an enterprising approach to their learning - ideating, prototyping, and pitching their own innovative solutions to the challenging problems in our world.

From 500+ applications in this year's competition, join us as our top teams go head-to-head in the 2025 Future Anything National Grand Final to win a share in $100k+ in funding and support to launch their ideas into the real world.

There'll be live pitches in our very own 'Shark Tank' with a panel of expert judges and an exciting Showcase Expo with the chance for you to pick your favourite team in the always hotly-contested People's Vote. Plus, our young entrepreneurs will be selling their wares - so don't forget your wallet!

We'll also unveil the winners of the 2025 Future Anything Educator Awards.  

Attend in person at The State Library of Queensland in Brisbane, or register for a livestream ticket to watch live from anywhere in the world. 

Seats are extremely limited so register now to secure your spot - this event will 'sell' out!

Agenda (exact timings subject to change):

• 5pm AEST: Arrival + visit the Showcase Expo to check out teams' expo displays - don't forget to cast your vote for your favourite!

• 6pm - 8.45pm AEST: National Grand Final Pitch Event - live in person and online. There will be a short intermission during the event. 

(NB Students who are pitching and showcasing on the night DO NOT NEED TO BOOK TICKETS through this site. Seats will be reserved for all pitching & showcasing students. Caregiver/teachers supporting finalists DO NEED TO BOOK a ticket for themselves.) 

Transport Information

Public Transport

The State Library is a short walk from the Cultural Centre Busway Station in Melbourne Street (260 metres).

Train

The closest train station is the South Brisbane Station, located at the corner of Melbourne and Grey Streets (500 metres). CityCat Ferry The closest CityCat and City Ferry terminals are located at South Bank (800 metres) and North Quay (1 kilometre).

Parking

Parking is available under State Library, accessible via Stanley Place. Flat fee of $18.00 per entry, per day. Payment to be made on entry by credit card only (Visa or MasterCard). Overnight vehicles will incur an additional $18.00 fee per day or part thereof. Vehicles exiting after hours will incur a fee of $40. Enter via Stanley Place (access via the Grey Street and Peel Street intersection or Montague Road).

Drop Off

Drop-off points are located on Stanley Place outside The State Library.