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.
AGRICULTURE
HEALTHCARE
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
FISHBOWL CHALLENGE
Launchpad for young entrepreneurs driving tech-powered social change around the world
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.
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.
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.
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.
Secur up to $50,000 to launch your social venture
Successful ventures can win up to $50,000 in equity-free pre-seed funding.
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
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Akofresh
$25,000 FUNDING
Akofresh is revolutionizing the farming industry in Ghana by providing farmers with an affordable off-grid solution to extend the shelf-life of their crops.
Post-Fishbowl, Akofresh has raised an additional $45,000, received 8 global awards, and been featured in global forums and platforms.
With one cold storage facilitator operational in Akumadan, Akofresh is currently supporting 250 farmers, with plans to reach 5,000 farmers by end of 2023.
Light Ed
$25,00O FUNDING
LightEd is eradicating electricity poverty from the world through sustainable solutions for the African continent.
Since Fishbowl, LightEd has distributed 750 power solutions reaching over 2,800 people in 5 communities across Nigeria.
They have also been recognised and supported by leading organisations such as the UN and The World Bank.​
See how team Akofresh, Class of 2021, is working to reduce post-harvest losses in Ghana.
Curious to know more?
How it works
APPLY
Apply to the challenge as a Founder with a unique social venture idea or as a Co-Founder with a unique sets of skills, experiences and access to contribute to a team. unique skill to contribute to a team.
JOIN A TEAM
Start or join a team with fellow challengers who share in your vision, passion, and more importantly, your idea of how to change the world.
BUILD
Research, Ideate, Assume, Test, Validate and Launch your business in 3 increasingly selective rounds before our panel of judges. Your mentors, peers, and the Fishbowl community will be cheering and supporting you along the way.
PITCH & LAUNCH
Pitch for up to $50,000 in equity-free seed funding to launch your venture at the end of the three successful rounds. Winners will have 6-months of structured support to launch their venture with additional resources, mentorship & access to the broader Fishbowl Network.
Our globally diverse Challenger network is represented in over 32 countries across 5 continents!
The Fishbowl Challenger pool is powered by social entrepreneurs from all these universities and more
