# Developing World Entrepreneur Webisodes ‘Young World Innovators’ Follows African Business By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-09-09 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/young-world-innovators References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1036325713/youngworldinventorscom?ref=spotlight) & [youngworldinventors](http://youngworldinventors.com/) The ‘Young World Innovators’ web series is an inspiring look into the lives of innovators in Africa. The web series project, which is currently seeking funding on the [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entrepreneurship-for-children) platform, highlights the story of Bernard in Tanzania who created a cellphone charger that is powered from the motion of a bicycle tire. The ‘Young World Innovators’ web series is a captivating look into the lives of those creating [remarkable innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-y) in remote parts of the world. The series is truly uplifting and inspiring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Web Series on Innovators in Developing World:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating more platforms to showcase and support innovators from remote areas. - **Innovations in Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the use of alternative energy sources, such as bicycle-powered chargers, in developing countries. - **Inspiring Entrepreneurship in Africa:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing resources and mentorship to empower young entrepreneurs in Africa. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investing in web series that highlight stories of innovators in developing countries. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating and marketing affordable renewable energy solutions for remote areas in developing countries. - **Entrepreneurship Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establishing programs and platforms to support and nurture entrepreneurship in Africa. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [African Fashion Futures Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-fashion-futures-incubator.md) - [Kid Entrepreneur Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entrepreneurship-for-children.md) - [Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-entrepreneur.md) - [Food Entrepreneurship Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-entrepreneurship-platform.md) - [Young Innovator-Honoring Award Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-aces.md) - [Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-are-you-going.md) - [Character-Driven Travel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-go-getters.md) - [Rwandan E-Bike Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ampersand-1.md) - [Entrepreneurial Support Foundations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambition-accelerator.md)