6 finalists of Ideas.inc Business Challenge are all winners in their own right

Nothing beats a winning idea, right? Wrong. Nothing beats a winning idea with the right dose of passion and grit — and these 6 grand finalists of the Ideas Inc. Business Challenge have shown they have everything it takes.

From as early as 1st November 2011, each of them submitted their ideas, went through workshops with industry experts to pick up essential skills and knowledge, and even validated their ideas with entrepreneurs before settling on their strategies. Their unwavering passion through this grueling period can only prepare them for their journeys from here on.

FlagAHero invites users to “raise a flag” when they need something done, and the network of “heroes” will respond to requests. These heroes’ tasks and services get completed in exchange for an agreed sum of money. This community shows how you can get things done faster, more efficiently, and more cost-effectively.

Fruzine tickles the palate with the creative use of fruit in their menu, showing all foodies that healthier options can also be tastier. Their offering includes both Asian and Western cuisine, serving up balanced meals from a kiosk in the business district.

Gazaab catalyzes the creation of Social Entrepreneurs, helping people in rural communities in fighting poverty. Their Business Challenge Toolkit equips participants with not only the know-how, but with the funding to help these rural entrepreneurs.

Joytingle provides tailored solutions, medical knowledge and experiences for child patients. Armed with the belief that every child deserves a childhood, regardless of their medical condition – Joytingle works closely with hospitals and children, helping to connect child patients together and empowering them.

Schmieden Electronics improves the mobile experience of mobile users by innovating technology and mobile services — for example, SPYK was invented to allow mobile users to enlarge the small display on their mobile phones to a tablet-sized screen.

SL2 (Sustainable Living Lab) is a community-oriented ground-up innovator that believes in leadership and learning from Nature. True believers of the Kampung spirit, they teach prototyping and innovation to people from all walks of life, from organizations and students alike. They also make products from sustainable or waste materials like bamboo, cardboard and fire hoses.

Now all 6 finalists can look forward to the final conference on 20th October 2012, where 3 special awardees will be presented with SS$100,000 (US$80,000) in prize money. Clearly, though, all 6 finalists are already winners in their own right.

About the author

Sharon Yar is a self-confessed Coca-Cola addict, paper model maker, aspiring karaoke superstar – and also Creative Entrepreneur at Peepshow Creative. With close to 16 years of experience in consumer advertising, her portfolio of clients includes Singapore Airlines, Volkswagen, Sony, Nike, Levi’s, Tiger Beer, Chivas Regal, Raffles Hotels and Four Seasons. She has developed campaigns across a wide range of channels, including Corporate Identity, Web Design, Digital, Social Media and App Development. Want to know more? Email Sharon at yar (at) peepshowcreative.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.