National Entrepreneur of the Year 2025

Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs

FRP is proud to partner with the Peter Jones Foundation to expand the National Entrepreneur of the Year (NEOY) competition – a flagship initiative that champions young business talent across the UK. This collaboration reflects our shared belief in the power of enterprise to transform lives and communities.

With FRP’s support, this year the NEOY competition have introduced regional heats, giving young entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch to and connect with local industry leaders and doubled the prize grant to £10,000.

About the Peter Jones Foundation

Founded by entrepreneur Peter Jones CBE, the Foundation delivers meaningful enterprise experiences to young people from primary school through to sixth form and beyond. Through pioneering educational programmes and competitions, it equips future business leaders with the skills, confidence and support they need to thrive.

What is the National Entrepreneur of the Year Competition?

Meet the FRP judges

What’s next

Stay tuned

We’ll be adding exclusive video content from the competition, including finalist interviews, behind-the-scenes moments and the grand final in October.

The overall winner will be announced live in November 2025.