Do you have a creative business idea or exciting side hustle that you've been dreaming of getting off the ground? It’s time to turn that vision into reality.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Now Closed for 2021
(Competition details for 2022 to be announced!)
Do you have a creative business idea or exciting side hustle that you've been dreaming of getting off the ground? It’s time to turn that vision into reality.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Now Closed for 2021
(Competition details for 2022 to be announced!)
We're inviting all problem solvers, big thinkers and go-getters, like you, to take part in the Cayman Islands Business Design Competition. We're providing a platform where innovators can connect and offering a welcoming business environment that fosters innovation — a place where individuals, local businesses, and global ventures can thrive!
This year, successful applicants took part in training sessions and workshops based on Design Sprint exercises. Competitors have then be given one month to streamline their project and work with professional project advisors before presenting their final project to the judges at the end of March 2021.
BizHub a carwash hub by Danner Taylor Nelson, Valery Davis Alvarez, and Kirk Douglas
Caribbean Images a visual content platform by Greyshell Bent and Antoleen Williams
Cay Delivery a delivery system by Samekia Stewart and Latoiya Webb
Cayman Marine Life Guide an eco-conscious marine guide by Morgan McCartney
Cayman Transfer a transportation platform by Ian Goddard, Prashik Zodge, and Dhruv Serena
Cayman Travel Buddy a travel app by Desmond Harris, and Emilio Ceroleni
De Pet Chaperone an app for pet owners by Alicia Turner and Abigail Turner
Kaizen Law a legal services platform by Tricia McDoom
RecordKeep a finance product by Clement Lai and Vladimir Shubert
Z Academy an educational project by Ryan Zhu
For a business design that makes a difference in the community.
For a business design that is inspiring, new or unconventional.
For a business design that shines above and beyond competition expectations.
Intellectual Property Instructor, Head of Intellectual Property, Cayman Islands Government
Raising Capital Instructor & Project Advisor, Founder and Managing Director, JB Advisory Services SEZC
Setting-up your Cayman Islands Business Instructor, Partner, HSM Law
Design Thinking (Online Session), Innovation and IP strategist, Co-Founder Adapt Strategy
Design Thinking (Online Session), Design Strategy & Product Development, Co-Founder Adapt Strategy
Project Advisor, Entrepreneur
Competitors can apply by entering a new product idea, a new service, or new feature that they wish to market. Participants can enter as teams or as individuals.
You might already have an existing business and your team is considering launching a new product OR you might have an idea for a brand new business.
Thanks to the generous support from Cayman Enterprise City, the Cayman Islands Business Design Competition is 100% FREE to apply! This year, 10 successful projects and finalists will be invited to participate in the 2021 competition.
The grand prize for the 'Project of the Year' is USD $10,000!! Trophies will also be awarded for the 'Community Impact' award as well as the 'Creativity Award'. Winners will also receive one year complimentary membership to the Enterprise Cayman "Maker Space".
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