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REWARD:    USD$50K

Alcohol beverages are consumed by millions of adults every day, all over the world, as they have done for thousands of years. Many of the brands that these people enjoy are the brands of this company. This company has a long history of being at the forefront of responsible alcohol consumption. It's with this long legacy of responsibility and good corporate citizenship that it is looking to add a new, innovative and responsible product to its already well established portfolio of some of the world's most recognized and respected product brands.

REWARD:    USD$80K

One of the world's largest packaging companies is looking for a new packaging idea or design that will revolutionize the world of food packaging. The company is looking to solve an existing packaging problem in the food sector that negatively affects the consumer, retailer and brand owner and accounts for over 10% loss in potential annual sales. In the customer-driven world of food packaging it is imperative that this company remains at the cutting edge of its industry and is able to innovate quickly. It is looking to rapidly implement your new big packaging idea or design to help its food customer increase its productivity, competitiveness and profitability.

REWARD:    USD$75K

Two globally respected organizations (Hewlett-Packard and The Financial Times) have joined forces with the sustainable development charity, Forum for the Future, to hunt for the most innovative ways to tackle global warming. They are looking for exciting business ideas that tackle one of the greatest social challenges of our time - Climate Change. They are looking for exciting business ideas that are below the radar but can be taken to scale quickly and make a real difference. They could be anything from new technologies, systems or services, novel organizations or business models OR even social innovations that help individuals become more resilient to the local impacts of climate change. Nothing is out of consideration as long as it shows a sustainable route out of the current crisis of global warming.

REWARD:    USD$50K

This Not-For-Profit organization is looking for totally new way to deal with hunger and overcome malnutrition. It is looking for a new business model that will create a social movement which will inspire 'super evangelists' to their core mission and values of "Feed the Hungry" and "Every Single Person Can Contribute To Help End Hunger and Malnutrition". This new model should go beyond traditional food recovery where edible food that would otherwise go to waste is retrieved and distributed to those in need.

REWARD:    USD$100K

This Global auto manufacturer is looking for breakthrough marketing and promotional ideas that will attract new buyers to their brand and not just pull current product buyers forward. They are currently operating in a down turn economy and experiencing a market with changing consumer tastes all of which have resulted in a significant reduction in the sales of cars and light trucks. They are currently looking to wean themselves from traditional incentives used to attract buyers (discounts and revenue rebates) to jumpstart their revenue growth.

REWARD:    USD$100K

The need for innovation is the clean air arena is dire: studies indicate that indoor air is typically 10 times more polluted than outside airand potentially up to 100 times more polluted. This consumer goods leader is seeking a product which achieves the goal of delivering "healthy air" to the consumer, just as the healthy food and water industries have thrived as a result of the consumer's awareness of the environmental and health impact of some food and water.

REWARD:    USD$100K

A snack that doesnt include food? This Fortune Global 500 food company is looking for a radically different idea to increase revenue that is not a new food idea.

Traditionally, companies in this sector have focused on coming up with new food product ideas such as new types of food, new shapes for the food, new textures for the food and new combinations of food, etc. Although there is room for new foods, the company believes snacking could be taken to a whole new level and are looking for a new way to deliver satisfaction that is not focused on the food.

REWARD:    USD$50K

This Fortune Global 500 manufacturer is looking for a new way to sell their products directly to their end customers. Currently, its products are sold in places such as convenience stores, gas bars, food and grocery stores, department stores and drug stores. They want to continue selling through these locations but would like an idea or concept that is a unique and competitive alternative. This idea or concept would provide them with more control over key decisions such as the pricing of their products, the availability of their products and the communication about their products.

REWARD:    USD$75K (minimum)

One of the worlds largest food and beverage companies is looking for a new big idea for a cheese snack that people will love when eaten, but that still helps them maintain the nutritional balance that they strive for. This new cheese snack product idea should also have all the attributes of a tasty snack but still has the characteristics that makes it a safe nutritional choice.

REWARD:    USD$50K (minimum)

This Fortune 500 manufacturer and distributor of consumer products is looking for breakthrough innovation in the area of its current business model. It is looking to modify the retail environment in order to deliver more value to the consumer and differentiate their brands. By doing so, the company aims to strengthen its relationship with existing consumers and win converts to its brands.