Application Deadline:July 1, 2021
The Fishbowl Challenge is a 6-month intensive venture-building program for young college entrepreneurs. Participants work in international teams with students across the globe to build tech-based social ventures that combat issues in these 5 critical areas: Agriculture, Economic Empowerment, Education Technology, Healthcare, and Renewable Energy & Sustainability. In our program, students will have a chance to recruit or join a globally diverse team as they move from idea to venture with support from senior-level industry mentors.
Eligibility Criteria
Education: The Fishbowl Challenge is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in a university/college, and those who have accepted admission into a university/college as of September 1, 2021.
Background: Applicants from all around the world are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Language: Applicants must be comfortable conversing in English, as it will serve as the primary language of communication during the competition.
Recommendation: A recommendation will be required for each applicant. Applicants must submit the name and contact details of a recommender (no friends/family, but professional recommendations from school, work, or other projects are welcome).
IMPORTANT DATES
Please take note of the following deadlines.
Application
Application deadline: July 1, 2021
Recommendation
Recommendation deadline: July 4, 2021
NEXT STEPS
GET ACCEPTED
Hear back from us in July on your application decision and join our select cohort of Challengers for the class of 2022!
JOIN A TEAM
Connect with fellow challengers and form a team with like minded peers that share a similar passion.
BUILD
Develop a business plan & present in 3 increasing selective rounds in front of judges. You will be supported by mentors during this process.
WIN & LAUNCH
Winning teams will receive up to $50K in prize money to launch their social enterprise.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Fishbowl Challenge
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