Launch Lab has opportunities to pitch an idea. Selling an idea is never easy, and the videos on the website provide some useful and inspirational examples of how to pitch an idea.
The current challenges are in the following areas:
- Shape The Future Of Retail In Africa – 19 October 2016
- Shape The Future Of Banking In Africa – 23 September 2016
Banking Challenge
This challenges is specifically looking for new business ideas that address:
- Enhancing client experiences using connected devices (IoT)
- New ways to utilise mobile technology to further promote financial inclusion
- Innovative methods to on-board and activate new clients (e.g. remote client verification)
- Platforms to promote money transfers or fundraising for small business e.g. crowd-funding and peer-to-peer lending
- New opportunities to leverage ATM devices for increased client activity
- Incorporate gamification to entice deeper client engagement with banking products
Retail Challenge
This challenge is looking for businesses that address:
- Responding to ecommerce
- Customer experience, comfort and convenience
- Payments within our properties
- Operational issues: utilities, security, cleaning