Find an idea

Not every venture is developed out of a ‘Eureka’ moment. Some entrepreneurs start with a clear idea for a product or service they want to develop. Others have the intention to build a business and then search for the right idea for them to work with. In this section find resources to help generate or finesse a venture idea.

Design thinking is a process for creative problem solving. It encourages focussing on people, which leads to better products, services and processes. Find out more on Design thinking from the world experts on it, IDEO. Learn more

Where do good ideas come from? Author Steven Johnson explaining the different and various ways ideas are formed.

A good ideation session is a hard work. It’s a structured process of guiding people through design exercises. If you need help to get the ideation juices flowing – here’s a list to 10 top picks from the Board of Innovation. Learn more

Some good frameworks to think about in developing start-up ideas. Learn more

Use this flowchart if you’re not sure you are ready to start a company. It’s a quick and easy way to assess where you are – and it includes links to other resources. Learn more

Once you have an idea, how do you know it’s a good one? Find out about the power of killing ideas. Learn more

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