Do you have a young entrepreneur in the family with a big idea? The City of Unley’s Fish Tank program is back for 2025, and this year it’s bigger and better than ever!

Since 2016, Fish Tank has been nurturing young business minds, providing mentorship, guidance, and a platform for young people to turn their creative ideas into real businesses. And for the first time, the program is open to primary-aged students!

Who Can Enter? Fish Tank 2025 is open to all young people who live, work, study, or play in Unley, with three competition categories:

  • 8-12 years (NEW!)
  • 13-17 years
  • 18-25 years

With increased prize money up for grabs, this is an incredible opportunity for young people to bring their business dreams to life!

How to Get Involved Participants will have the chance to pitch their ideas to a panel of expert judges, including successful young entrepreneurs who have been through the program themselves.

Fish Tank organisers will also be visiting schools across Unley and engaging with young makers at events like the Kids Markets at Clarence Park Community Centre.

To help get those ideas flowing, free Entrepreneur Workshops will be held during the April school holidays at the Unley Civic Centre:

Pitch Night & Prizes With expert mentoring and fantastic prizes on offer, all roads lead to Pitch Night in June, where finalists will showcase their business concepts in front of a live audience and industry panel.

Don’t miss this chance to inspire the next generation of business leaders!

Fish Tank FAQ

1. Do participants need to have an existing business to enter?
No! Fish Tank is all about ideas. Whether you have a fully developed business or just a concept, you are welcome to enter.

2. Do I have to live in Unley to participate?
Not necessarily! Fish Tank is open to anyone who lives, works, studies, or plays in Unley.

3. What kind of business ideas are eligible?
Any type of business idea is welcome, whether it’s a product, service, social enterprise, or tech innovation.

4. What happens if I win?
Winners will receive cash prizes, mentoring opportunities, and support to help bring their business ideas to life!

Applications are open now and close at midnight on 18 May 2025
For more details and to apply, visit unley.sa.gov.au/fish-tank

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