1. How can I submit my idea?
Register at Kolba Lab’s website and after you receive an account activation link to the e-mail address you provide, you can post your idea.
Tip from the Kolba team: examine the competition announcement carefully and dig into theuseful materials available on the website before applying for the challenge.
2. How can I edit my idea after it’s been submitted?
The “edit” button is not yet active on the website. Please send an e-mail to idea@kolba.am with “EDIT IDEA” in the subject line, indicating your account, e-mail address and necessary edits for your idea in the body of the mail.
3. Is there an alternative way to submit ideas if I don’t want to publish my idea on the Kolba website?
You can send your idea to idea@kolba.am indicating “RANDOM SUBMISSIONS” in the subject line. Only the Kolba Lab team can access this e-mail address.
Tip from the Kolba team: public discussion of your idea on the website might inspire improvements to your idea or help you develop a better idea.
4. Who can apply?
Everyone. We accept ideas from individuals, commercial and social organizations, initiative groups, networks and anyone else interested in innovation for development. We have no limits.
5. Can I apply with any innovative idea to Random Submission Challenge?
Yes, as long as your idea helps the development of Armenia! It’s up to you whether this is social, environmental, economic or political development!
Tip from the Kolba team: you might find useful to look at what UNDP does in Armenia.
6. How many ideas can one submit?
The sky is the limit! Applicants are free to submit as many ideas as the muse inspires.
7. Who will be evaluating the ideas?
An international and local panel of judges will be invited to evaluate the ideas. You can read more about selection criteria on our website.
8. How can I get answers to my other questions before applying?
You can always message us on our Facebook page, write to us at idea@kolba.am or call us on +37460 530000 224 and +374 55 151678 (during working hours preferably). We will be happy to answer your questions.
9. When will I know if my idea is on the shortlist of super-cool innovative ones?
At the end of each month we send your applications to our jury panel. Shortlisted ideas are contacted around two weeks later.
However, if your idea is not on the list, Kolba Lab may still guide you to other relevant competitions or organizations.
10. What kind of support can I expect if my idea is shortlisted?
Applicants that make it into our incubation programme receive:
· Access to our design workshops
· Support from mentors and specialists
· Start-up finance and additional fundraising to help your venture reach scale and sustainability
The incubation program will give you the necessary tools, guidance and support to test your idea and create an efficient and valuable social venture.
11. What will be my role after I am the finalist of the competition?
Considering the specificities of each application received and the development of each idea, Kolba Lab and the applicant together decide what kind of involvement is efficient for each initiative (the idea may become a civic initiative, a business, a government service or a development project).