This year’s Enterprise Challenge received almost 200 applications from both the UK and our partner college, FPT Vietnam. Each year, students compete for the coveted title of Greenwich Entrepreneur of the Year and an impressive £5,000 cash prize to support their business. Funded by Santander, the Enterprise Challenge offers students six weeks of expert mentoring, valuable networking opportunities and the chance to secure funding to grow their idea into a fully fledged enterprise. 
At the Grand Finals, 12 students pitched their ideas to an expert panel of judges and an audience of around 100 people, including university leaders, academics, entrepreneurs and fellow students. They had just three minutes to impress the room and present their vision to the judges, who included:
Marnie Swindells, Winner of BBC The Apprentice 2023 and founder of Bronx Boxing Gym
Christy Llewellyn, Founder of Loste Reusable Nails
Emmanuel Asuquo, FCA-Regulated Financial Adviser, Author and Speaker
Following the pitches, the students faced an intense Q&A session, giving them a final opportunity to strengthen their case before the results were announced. All the students delivered impressive pitches, and every entrepreneur who took part will continue to receive support from the Generator to help their businesses grow.
Meet the winners
Greenwich Entrepreneurs of the Year 2026: £5,000 Grand Prize
UltraApp
An app that lets you hold and SPEND ALL your digital wealth with one tap.
ThankGod Izime, Postgraduate, International Business, MA
Engineers in Business Award: £3,000
Pacer X
An AI-powered autonomous robot that physically runs alongside runners, helping pace runs, improve safety, and make solo running more engaging through real-time visual feedback.
Keira Naidoo, Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), BSc Hons
Commercial Category Winner: £2,000
PopTails
Alcoholic bubble tea, where cocktails with a twist meet bubble tea bliss.
Tegan Bernard, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, BA Hons
Social Category Winner: £2,000
Player 1 Mindcare
Enabling hands-free computing/gaming using vision/voice/brain commands, developing hardware/software while delivering technical support to public/private healthcare organisations.
Alix Corley, Computer Science, MSc
Freelancer of the Year: £1,000
Freelance coaching business, helping people to develop their personal branding on LinkedIn.
David Moluba, Pharmacy, MPharm
Audience Choice Best Idea: £500
Avantisea
Avantisea is a next-generation marketplace that makes hiring as simple as swiping right, connecting talent and organisations through smart matching and visual profiles.
Stephani Awoo-Adongo, Executive Master of Business Administration, MBA
Audience Choice Best Pitch: £500
Extranet
A social app for autistic students seeking in-depth and safe connections.
Ahmad-Bilal Hayat, Computer Science, MSc
