Martell VSOP: Start-up Contest 2011 with $20.000 for the winner

All what is necesary is a single, brilliant business idea. Because winning The Ultimate Start-up Space 2011 will bring

• more than just 1400 sq. ft. of shop space, rent-free for a year
• a SG $ 20,000 worth of start-up capital
• an Executive Education programme courtesy of INSEAD (1).

The winner of The Ultimate Start-up Space will be selected on 11 August 2011. The store will then be outfitted for the best idea and the winner gets the keys to the store in September 2011.

Winner of the top ten ideas

The top ten ideas have been announced yesterday, 16 June 2011. This list will be influenced by public opinion and determined by a panel of industry experts comprised of business leaders from Martell, INSEAD and Home-Fix and EpiCentre.

• Bespoke Leather Shop – Bespoke Leather Shop is a bespoke leather craft workshop where leather‚ architects‛ will design custom bespoke pieces for consumers seeking high quality leather goods.

• BLOZ SHOP – BLOZ SHOP will provide a venue where players can exchange or sell individual bricks with other players and will act as a hub for Lego builders to gather and interact, hosting competitions and workshops.

• BLOW – BLOW will be Singapore’s first blow dry bar, where for S$32 both men and women will be able to get their hair washed, blown dry and styled in under 30 minutes.

• Cereasley – Cereasley will offer customizable in-the-kitchen-style cereals for time-poor consumers who have a preference for high quality and easily accessible wholesome food products.

• Perched On A Tree Letter Press – Perched On A Tree Letter Press will introduce letterpress printing to individuals and businesses, while providing a space for other artists to develop and collaborate in the studio.

• Preparazzi – Preparazzi is a food preparation service that allows patrons to have delicious and healthy ‚home-cooked‛ meals without any fuss.

• TeeJunction by TeeDaily – TeeJunction will be bringing customized t-shirts sold on their TeeDaily website to the Singaporean masses. Although not a physical outlet for their online store, the store front will be providing artists and designers with a place where ‚creative minds meet‛ and network in the shop space.

• Tools of Trade – Tools of Trade will transform the shop front into a garage, offering tools, courses and workshops for people to fix, improve and innovate on everyday products that people have bought to bring a new, unique creation to life.

• Victory Concierge – Victory Concierge provides a basic concierge service catered to people who are too busy to tackle their everyday to-do list.

• Zilch – Zero Dollar Shop – Zilch allows members to test products samples for free, while allowing retailers and new brands to reach consumers effectively.

Congratulations to you all!

Crowd Funding for the TOP 10

The Top 10 Finalists of The Ultimate Start-up Space, get everything it takes to bring the business idea to life. One of those things is Crowd Funding. Through the website and Facebook page, ultimatestartupspace.com.sg will provide a platform to get the public excited enough to back the new business with cold, hard cash.

This is not about investment or lending. The startups keep 100% ownership and control over their idea. All they have to do is offer the backers products and experiences that are unique to the business idea.

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(1) INSEAD

One of the world’s leading and largest graduate business schools, INSEAD’s global perspective and cultural diversity is reflected in all of their research and teaching. With three campuses in Europe (Fontainebleau, France), Asia (Singapore) and Middle East (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates), this global business school inspires more than 1,000 MBA participants, 100 Executive MBA participants, 68 PhD candidates and 6,700 Executive Education participants  – every year.

A partner of The Ultimate Start-up Space, INSEAD will provide our top ten finalists with a specialised course on writing professional business proposals.

The ultimate winner will receive a prestigious INSEAD Executive Education programme tailored exclusively for their growing business needs.

http://www.ultimatestartupspace.com.sg

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