Fishbowl 2024 Challenge for Young Aspiring Social Entrepreneurs

Join the launchpad for young entrepreneurs, driving tech-powered social change around the world.

Applications are open for the Fishbowl Challenge 2024. The Fishbowl Challenge connects ambitious young individuals from around the world, to develop technology-driven social ventures that address critical issues in Healthcare, Agriculture, and Sustainable Energy.

For 6 months, teams from around the world go through various venture-building stages, with a shared goal to secure up to $50,000 in seed funding. During this journey, they benefit from the guidance and expertise of experienced mentors and judges within their respective industries, equipping them with the tools to turn their innovative ideas into reality.

As this is a team competition, your group will be relying on your active participation and commitment. Before applying, make sure you are ready to put in the work, be flexible across time zones, and prioritize this program over the coming 6 months.

• Table of Content
• About Fishbowl
• Fishbowl Challenge
• Aim and Benefits of Fishbowl Challenge
• Requirements for Fishbowl Challenge Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Fishbowl Challenge

Application Deadline	31 Aug 2023
Country to study	United States
Type	Contest
Sponsor	Fishbowl
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Fishbowl Challenge

• Winners will receive up to $50,000 in prize money to further develop their ideas.
• Access to subject matter experts, mentors, leading academics, and investors is also provided to help bring the winning visions to life.

Requirements for Fishbowl Challenge Qualification

• Age: The Fishbowl Challenge is open to young aspiring social entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 - 30. 
• Education: Applicants from all educational backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply. 
• 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.

Application Deadline

August 31, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Fishbowl on www.fishbowlchallenge.com to apply

We're glad you're here. Complete our application to join thousands of students from around the world in working together to address the most pressing problems of our time through technology and global entrepreneurship.

You'll be asked to complete several sections in the following pages. Here's an overview so you know what to expect:

1. Name + contact info
2. Student status
2. Personal details
3. Why Fishbowl? Tell us why you want to be a challenger.
4. What area of social impact are you passionate about, and why?
5. Your role on the founding team. What skills do you bring to the table?
6. Pitch us a world-changing tech idea (optional)
7. Consent and how you heard about us.

Feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have questions or concerns. We can't wait to read your application!

Remember: Applications are due August 1st, 2023! Please ensure you give yourself enough time to submit before this date so we can consider you when we are selecting our 2024 Fishbowl Challenge cohort!

For more details visit: Fishbowl website.

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