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FISHBOWL CHALLENGE

The launchpad for young entrepreneurs driving tech-powered social change around the world

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Social Entrepreneurship.

Global collaboration. Thriving local communities.

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.

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AGRICULTURE

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HEALTHCARE

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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

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FISHBOWL CHALLENGE

Launchpad for young entrepreneurs driving tech-powered social change around the world

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THE CHALLENGE

150 Challengers, 30 Teams, 5 Finalists
150 aspiring social entrepreneurs from across the globe come together to solve some of the world's biggest problems and experience global collaboration first hand. $50,000 in prize money will be shared across winning teams to launch and scale their ventures!

Our 6-month intensive program supports aspiring social entrepreneurs to move from idea to venture.

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Work in international teams

Recruit or join other college students from across the world as co-founders and form a team equipped to build world-changing tech.

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Pursue a venture you believe in

Leverage entrepreneurship and tech to build a company solving what you see as our critical social challenges. Access untapped markets and work on world-changing ideas.

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Get access to top-notch mentors

Senior-level industry leaders with relevant experience are here to guide your venture's growth and development. Your mentors will provide hands-on feedback and support throughout your time on the program.

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Secur up to $50,000 to launch your social venture

Successful ventures can win up to $50,000 in equity-free pre-seed funding.

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 Be part of a globally diverse team and share your unique background, experiences, and skills to create lasting social change

Fishbowl ventures go on to partner with leading organizations across the world
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

See how team Akofresh, Class of 2021, is working to reduce post-harvest losses in Ghana. 

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Our globally diverse Challenger network is represented in over 32 countries across 5 continents!

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The Fishbowl Challenger pool is powered by social entrepreneurs from all these universities and more
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