IDEATION WORKSHOP September 29 - October 10, 2013 Banda Aceh

 

PROJECT 2: Digital Media & Technology

 

SITUATION

There is limited supply of online resources and e-learning websites for the youth of Banda Aceh. Whilst most have access to a smart phone and free wi-fi is available throughout the city's coffee shops, the majority of online resources available for information and funding are in English and are not appropriate for small scale regional projects.

 

HOW MIGHT WE connect young Acehnese with experts and funds to enable more entrepreneurial activity within Banda Aceh?

 

SOLUTION

To develop a website specifically targeted to high school and university students in Banda Aceh seeking information and resources to start a new business. The site would connect these students with local and international experts to mentor and fund the new business ideas of the students.

Features of the website would include, information on starting businesses in Banda Aceh, links to key local organisations; including banks, retailers, government websites, discussion forums to post questions and ideas, funding requests, expert web seminars

and event notifications (educational and social) to connect the entrepreneurial community in Banda Aceh

The promotion of the site would be primarily via print promotion in schools and universities, as well as targeted coffee shops that are popular with the local target market.