NFYFC's Business Innovation Challenge entry form (under 18s)

Supported by Defra

This entry form is open to all submissions from YFC members aged under 18.

We are looking for innovative ideas that show how you’d like to see your food grown by 2032.

Your entry can be made in a written document, video, PowerPoint or another format of your choice.

All submissions should be uploaded by 31 December 2025 using the form but please contact sarah.palmer@nfyfc.org.uk if you are having problems uploading your entry.

All under 18s must also ensure their parent/guardian has signed a consent form to give them permission to take part in the competition.

For more details about the competition and for extra support in creating your submission, visit the NFYFC website.

Privacy notice regarding personal data and business ideas:

Your ideas remain your own. All entries will be treated as confidential and only viewed by the judging panel. We respect the ownership of your ideas, and they will not be shared publicly without your consent – except for the winning entry, which will be highlighted as part of the competition results (but will only include a high level of information).

The personal contact data provided will only be used to contact you with regards to progressing your entry. Please refer to NFYFC's privacy policy for more information.

Your contact information

First Name*

Surname*

Mobile number*

Please provide an email address so we can contact you about your submission.

Email address*

Please provide an email address so we can contact you about your submission.

Parent/guardian contact email address*

Please provide a contact address for a parent or guardian.

Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear

YFC Membership number *

Do you have any special requirements to enable you to participate fully in the challenge? If so, please detail below.

Parental consent

All YFC members who are entering the competition and are under 18 must ensure a guardian has completed a consent form to enable their participation in the competition.

If you are entering a 'team' entry – all members of the team must have completed consent forms.

The consent form can be accessed here.

Please confirm a parent/guardian has completed the consent form (s) for your submission.*

Yes these are completed

Please upload your submission for the Business Innovation Challenge. If you have problems with uploading, please submit your form without it and contact sarah.palmer@nfyfc.org.uk for support. *

Please see our privacy notice at the top of the form regarding protection of your business ideas.

The Business Innovation Challenge is supported by: