A Shark Tank–style competition where students build and pitch health & wellness business ideas to industry professionals, creating opportunities for:
Undergraduate and graduate students — individually or in teams — with a health & wellness consumer product or brand idea.
Pitch for Purpose is a competitive pitch event that showcases purpose-driven health & wellness ventures led by underrepresented college students — pairing them with mentors, feedback, and a shot at funding.
Develop a health & wellness product or brand idea worth pitching.
Work 1:1 and in groups with industry professionals ahead of the final round.
Present to a panel of investors and operators for prizes and funding.
Jun – Sept 15
Sept 23
Oct 9
Oct 15
1:1 + group sessions
Live pitch + awards
To complete your application, have the following ready — clearly labeled with your first and last name.
Explain your interest in the program and why you should be selected. You'll paste a shareable link (YouTube, Drive, etc.) in the application.
A flyer for your brand, clearly labeled with your first and last name. Paste a shareable link to the file.
A concise summary of your idea — you can paste it directly into the application or link to a document.
Applications close September 15. Have your video link, flyer link, and one-page overview ready before you start.
The application opens in Microsoft Forms — it takes about 10–15 minutes, so have your video link, flyer link, and one-page overview ready.
Apply now →Opens in a new tab on Microsoft Forms.