While business competitions are increasingly on the rise in a variety of sectors, such as the Tech Challenge, which was recently covered on SocialBusiness.org, Fish 2.0 is one that stands out simply because of its particular focus.
Broadly speaking, the competition takes sustainable aquaculture businesses and fisheries and connects them with investors. If you're in one of those realms, however, you'll have to wait until the next competition gets going (assuming it does) as the deadline for the first round of Fish 2.0 was March 31, 2013. The requirements aren't as strict as some: you don'e need to have a business plan in place in order to get your hands on the $75,000 worth of prizes as well as networking opportunities.
Contact Information
Fish 2.0 website
Aquaculture Business Competitions
'Fish 2.0' is for Sustainable Fisheries and Investors
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Aquaculture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new technologies and practices for sustainable fish farming to meet the growing demand for seafood while minimizing environmental impact.
2. Connecting Businesses and Investors - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build platforms or networks that facilitate connections between aquaculture businesses and investors, enabling funding and growth opportunities.
3. Alternative Business Competitions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create specialized business competitions in various sectors to promote innovation, collaboration, and investment.
Industry Implications
1. Aquaculture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce automation and data-driven solutions to improve efficiency and productivity in fish farming.
2. Investment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative investment models and platforms specifically tailored for sustainable aquaculture businesses.
3. Tech Challenges - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design competitions and challenges that focus on leveraging technology for social and environmental impact, addressing pressing global issues.