Launch yourself with Samsung Launching People

Quite often we find ourselves in a situation when we get this great idea which apparently has the potential to change the world, but we just don’t know where to start, or we lack the resources to make it happen. We just wish there was some way, some one, to guide us, mentor us, and support us in converting this idea into a reality. But after some time the idea just fades away behind all the noise and distractions of real world and we forget all about it, until after some time another idea strikes our mind, and the process repeats itself.

If you can relate to this then now you have a real chance to give your idea a shot.

Samsung has just launched a new campaign in the Middle East region in which they have invited bright minds to submit their ideas in the fields of business start-up, fashion, innovation and education. At the end of the campaign, one winner from each category will get a chance to work with Samsung and a mentor to convert their idea into a reality.

Below are the details about categories and what is expected from the participants:

1. Education
Improve or change the way people learn or teach by making education easier, more interactive, convenient, accessible or enjoyable for people of any age. Introduce a new approach, method or technology for a specific or a wide audience that will help change the future of learning.

2. Fashion
Create something truly unique for any gender or age group. Be it clothes, shoes, accessories, or anything related to fashion, the design concept should be original and fresh with a distinct style, global appeal and have the potential to set new trends.

3. Invention
Invent a new product, service, technology, process or solution that could change the world. There has to be a market for this invention or it must be able to create a new need. It has to be feasible, innovative, do-able with today’s knowledge and expertise and truly innovative.

4. Start Up
Pioneer a new business idea that has the potential to become a lucrative business model. The idea and strategy has to be clear, simple, measurable and different. It has to be applicable to the region, easily adaptable and offer something totally unique to consumers.

The judges, or mentors, for this competition are also well known names in the region:

Education: Dino Varkey, COO of GEMS Education, the world’s biggest private school operator
Fashion: Reema Al-Banna, designer and founder of the award winning fashion label Reemani
Invention: Mohammed Saeed Harib, created of the animated series Freej
Start-up: Fadi Malas, CEO of Just Falafel, the successful, UAE born, international fast-food chain

So if you have that lightning and thunder in you and are passionate enough to do something big, then this your chance.

Submit your ideas at launchingpeople.ae and get ready to shine. The submissions start from January 20, 2014 and end of March 3, 2014.

Good luck and all the best.