Do you ever think of good ideas and just wonder if they would ever be a success? Every project started out as a mere idea in a human brain. Mere ideas which created the likes of Apple and Windows. Companies which are larger than life with a colossal impact on our everyday lives.
What if I told you that an idea of yours can win a million dollars? Okay, maybe not a million but still, you could win a substantial amount of money and other goodies which can help you start up, develop your idea, implement it and maybe your idea will generate a million dollars one day.
ICTSA have an initiative called ‘The Million Dollar Idea’. It is a competition and people from all backgrounds can apply to compete. The 3-day competition will take place at The Hub Workspace. Participants with the help of mentors will be enhancing entrepreneurial skills whilst developing their idea into a realistic business model.
The final presentation will be assessed by a panel of judges with expertise in various sectors of the industry. In fact, on this panel there will be Mr. Ian Castillo, who is the co-founder and Managing Director of ICON, Dr. Adrian Francalanza is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Malta, Mr. Matthew Caruana is the current manager of Malta’s first and only crowdfunding platform (zaar.com.mt), Dr. Nathaniel Massa holds a PhD in international entrepreneurship and business management, Mr. Carmel Cachia is a chartered fellow of the BCS with a pioneering career and Dr. Ing Anton Bartolo has been with the University since September 2009 as Director for Corporate Research and Knowledge Transfer.
Participants of this competition are in the chance to win a €500 cash prize and a one-year free membership from TakeOff Business Incubator amongst other prizes, whilst the runner-up of the competition will win €300 in cash.
The competition will take place between the 6th and the 8th of April. Participants can form teams up to 5 people and each team will get the chance to present their business idea. Apart from all this, participants may choose to sleep in the space provided however space is limited and teams will be accepted on a first come first served basis.
There are only a few places left so make sure to book your spot. For more information visit the Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/335195230299549/