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Shark Tank

Physical Therapy Shark Tank

 

Hello sharks!

It's back! The 3rd Annual Physical Therapy Shark Tank will take place on November 13, 2025. The submission portal is now open and will close on September 19, 2025. The winner will be announced at the Academy Business Meeting during CSM 2026 in Anaheim.

Submit your idea here.

You can see a recording of the 2025 presentations here. 

 

How it works:

  • Three finalists will be chosen to participate in the virtual event.
  • Each finalist will provide a 5-minute recorded pitch and participate in a 10-minute Q&A with the judges virtually.
  • The winner will be announced over social media in early December (Winner will be featured at the APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation Business Meeting) at CSM 2026 in Anaheim, CA.
    • Winner Announced in the Academy Newsletter early December 2025
    • Featured on social media by Academy and Tech SIG
    • Featured at the Future of PT Summit July 2026
    • Free Technopalooza space at CSM 2026 during ALI Fest
    • Featured at the Academy Business Meeting at CSM 2026
    • Featured at the Academy Booth at CSM 2026
    • Feature of the Tech SIG Spotlight to be posted on the Academy Tech SIG page
 
For more information or questions, contact Rebecca Tarbert at Rebecca@activeprotective.com

 

Office Hours:

Open office hours for Shark Tank Submissions

Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2672426125

Monday 8/4/2025 - 8:00pm EST

Thursday 8/14/2025 - 9:00am EST

Tuesday 8/19/2025 - 12:00pm EST

Wednesday 8/27/2025 - 8:00am EST

     

    Missed the 2024 program? Watch the recording here. (passcode bsm8=d&R)