Chinese factory worker Zhang Wuyi may have been laid off from his job at a textile factory in Wuhan but he is certainly not hurting for work. He has been producing fully-functioning mini-submarines. Furthermore, these subs are for sale. This has provided Zhang Wuyi and his team a tidy income that allows them to continue their work.
The submarines may not be up to exploring the open oceans, but they are perfect for a lake or river with a slow current. It is in environmentss such as these that Zhang Wuyi and his team test out their creations.
His team is comprised of ten people: Zhang Wuyi himself, a few engineers and workers. The resourcefulness of this crew is admirable.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- DIY Submarine Manufacturing
- Opportunity for individuals or small teams to manufacture and sell fully-functioning mini-submarines.
- Utilizing Local Resources
- Exploration of ways to create innovative products using locally available resources and skills.
- Niche Submarine Market
- Potential for a specialized market catering to lakes and rivers with slow currents.
Sectors Adopting This
- Marine Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in manufacturing and commercializing smaller, affordable, and locally-built submarines.
- Adventure Tourism
- Opportunity to offer unique submarine experiences in lakes and rivers with slow currents as a niche tourism attraction.
- Resourceful Entrepreneurship
- Chance for small business owners to find inventive uses for local resources and create niche products like mini-submarines.
