The finalists of the Big Idea Challenge international startup competition are known from Georgia
In the final stage of the Big Idea Challenge of the international startup competition, the startups nominated by the Entrepreneurship Center of the University of Business and Technology have passed.
The Big Idea Challenge falls into three categories: digital technologies, social impact, and the creative industries. Among the 12 finalist startups identified from Georgia are 6 startups submitted by the Entrepreneurship Center of the University of Business and Technology.
The startups submitted by the Entrepreneurship Center of the University of Business and Technology (BTU) are: Biliki app, Pikfud / Pikfud, Gamo, Eco taxi, DineSpace, Chicago.
Trail – Startup helps travelers plan their trip in the shortest time and safely navigate offline with interactive maps and GPS tracking.
Using the trail, customers will be able to create, purchase or sell their own routes at no extra monthly fees, get helpful tips and be part of a large group of travelers.
Pikfud – a startup that wants to introduce the practice already common in Europe in Georgia and reduce food waste, as well as make the product cheaper for consumers. You write Pikfud on your smartphone where the object places a product that could not be sold and can no longer be sold the next day. You can choose the one you want, buy it with 50% discount, then go to the location and pick up your purchased product
Gamo – A mobile app that connects one-way drivers and passengers, and allows them to share travel expenses.
Gamo aims to create an alternative transportation method that will be more convenient and economical for daily commuting.
Eco-Taxi – A service that you read on the spot, takes sorted waste and allows you to carry out positive eco-friendly actions.
Dinespace allows you to pre-order dishes before arriving at a restaurant. Save time & pre-order on Dinespace!
Chicatai is a writer who believes that everything starts with genius music and that is why the first tunes are of great importance in our lives. We create musical toys with melodies by Gia Kancheli. All of our toy animals, birds or aquatic creatures – we make friends, care for, protect nature and its inhabitants – are the driving force behind Chicago.
The products are handmade in Georgia and are created from ecologically clean, anti-allergic, certified materials. All models are tested in a special laboratory in accordance with the European standard of toy safety.
The Big Idea Challenge is held annually as part of the British Council პროგრამა Creative Spark program.
7 countries are involved in the international competition: Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
