Rajasthan School Wins Australian Government’s Study Australia Entrepreneurship Challenge 2025

Students from Sangam School of Excellence, Bhilwara, top national innovation contest for young changemakers

Students from Sangam School of Excellence, Bhilwara (Rajasthan) have emerged winners of the Study Australia Entrepreneurship Challenge (SAEC) 2025 – India, a national innovation competition organised by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).

The three-week hybrid program, designed for Grade 10–12 students, equipped participants with real-world skills in leadership, innovation, and problem-solving. The young changemakers worked in teams of three, mentored by Australian academics and industry leaders, to design and pitch entrepreneurial solutions to pressing global challenges in:

Green Tech & Sustainable Solutions

Human-Centred AI

Digital Transformation for Social Good

This year’s challenge saw enthusiastic participation from 60 school teams across 16 Indian cities. Six finalist teams were invited to New Delhi to present their business pitches live before a panel of expert judges.

Speaking at the grand finale, HE Philip Green OAM said, “I congratulate the winners of the Study Australia Entrepreneurship Challenge 2025 – India and commend all the students who participated. Each year, we see remarkable ideas from Indian students tackling real-world problems with creativity and insight. This challenge exemplifies the strong and growing education partnership between Australia and India, and our shared commitment to empowering the next generation of innovators.”