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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

01 Do team members need to have a healthcare background?
  No, a healthcare background is not required. However, a general understanding of the industry would be beneficial.
02 What is the format of the team presentation?
  Each team will be allotted 20 minutes in total for its presentation and Q&A.
03 Who is eligible to participate?
  Eligible participants must be currently enrolled in an MBA program at a business school. Teams size of 6 students, this can be all Full Time MBA or a mixture of Full Time and Part Time MBAs.
04 Where will the event take place?
  The challenge will be held at the Warwick Business School (WBS), University of Warwick. The address is "Gibbet Hill Road, University of Warwick, Coventry CV47AL."
05 Who pays for team expenses?
 

Teams are responsible for their own expenses and accommodation costs, however meals during the challenge days will be provided.

06 Can you recommend hotels in the area?
  WBS will assist all teams with booking accommodation near to the event venue. Please specify any specific dietary or accommodation requirements on the application form.
07 Which is the closest airport to WBS?
  Birmingham airport is located at close proximity, with good frequency of trains to Coventry and cab facilities to WBS. There is also the National Express service from London airport to Coventry.
08 Are meals provided?
  Meals will be provided during the competition
09 How do I report food allergies/restrictions to WBS?
  Please state this on the application form or send us an email to wbsinnovationchallenge@gmail.com after your team has been shortlisted. 
10 Will printing services be available?
  Yes
11 My team has questions about the case (after it is released). How do we get these questions answered?
  Please state this on the application form or email wbsinnovationchallenge@gmail.com 
12 How much is the participation fee?
  The cost to enter the challenge is £400 per team. The link for payment will be sent to successful teams after selection and should be paid by the team's Business School no later than Friday 10th June.
13 Can multiple teams from my school submit applications?
  Yes, however, each student may participate only in one team. There should be no overlapping.
14 One of our teammates can no longer participate. What are the rules regarding substitutions?
  Substitutions are discouraged. If you must make a substitution please contact us at wbsinnovationchallenge@gmail.com for approval.
15 One of our teammates requires a Visa?
  WBS can provide Visa support letters, please state this on the application form or send us an email to wbsinnovationchallenge@gmail.com after your team has been shortlisted. 
16 How many teams will compete at WBS?
  We will be selecting the top 8 teams from the applications received.

Apply now: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/wbs/healthcarechallenge/application/