Shark Tank of Wellness Student Global Competition 2019 is now available for application. The competition is a unique global challenge that rewards students for their most innovative, impactful ideas for the wellness industry. Students are to submit a concept submission form detailing their idea and a one- to two-minute video presentation of their idea. The wellness industry currently has the value of over $4.2 trillion, thus providing ample opportunity for students with great ideas.

Benefits

The three finalists will fly, along with their professors, to the annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) on October 15–17, 2019, at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. The first, second and third place winners will then be announced on stage during the Global Wellness Summit.

First Prize: One (1) first-prize winner will receive USD $5,000.
Second Prize: One (1) second-prize winner will receive USD $3,000.
Third Prize: One (1) third-prize winner will receive USD $2,000.
Total value of all prizes is USD $10,000.

Additional noncash prizes include airfare as well as hotel accommodations in Hong Kong for the top three student finalists (individual or team leader) and their professors. Also, an access to the three-day Summit (a $3,630 value), including all general sessions, breakout discussions and industry forums, featuring global industry leaders is available.

Eligibility

• The competition is open to both individual students and teams of students over the age of 18. There is no entry fee.
• However, the contestant(s) must be an undergraduate student (working toward a one- or two-year diploma, a four-year Bachelor’s degree or a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification) or a graduate/postgraduate student (working toward a Master’s, MBA, JD, MD or PhD degree) in a university or college of distinction at the time they develop and submit their concept.
• Likewise, the contestant(s) must be either a full-time or part-time student at the university or college.
• Similarly, the contestant(s) must have a professor or faculty advisor who serves as a mentor for their project.
• All contestants must be available to attend the Global Wellness Summit, October 15–17, 2019, in Hong Kong.

Applying

• Register for the contest online.
• Submit a Concept Submission Form AND Video Link no later than May 15, 2019.