CrowdSpirit ?
The CrowdSpirit platform proposes a new model based on crowdsourcing that enables businesses to involve innovators from outside the company directly in the design of innovative products and services. Discover how:
| 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| You submit ideas in response to a challenge set by a company | You are invited by the business to join the project team jointly developing the idea with the company | You will have the pleasure and privilege of being the first to use this innovative new product/service |
How it works in 7 steps
Step 1
The business sets a challenge and the criteria for selecting the best ideas in the incubator
Step 2
Innovators submit, vote on and discuss the ideas
Step 3
The best participants are invited by the company to join the project team
Step 4
The project team summarizes up to three concepts based on discussions of the ideas submitted in the incubator
Step 5
These concepts are presented in the elevator to all innovators who choose whether to validate them or not
Step 6
The company shares the winnings, if any, equitably among the members of the project team according to the rule => all members of the project team receive the same reward
Step 7
The company may or may not decide to prolong the project by inviting the project team to take part in its development in the idea in action space
4 essential questions about CrowdSpirit
Who is it for? Anyone who loves innovation!
When? Whenever you want, whether it be 5 minutes a week or 20 minutes a day
How? Quite simply by proposing, voting on and discussing ideas. And, for the more motivated, by joining project teams to put the best ideas into effect with the company.
Why? To enrich your mind through discussions and exchanges with a wide variety of people from all over the world. To be one of the privileged few who will be the first to use innovative products and services and take pride in having played a part.
You’ll be able to say “I helped develop that!!!”
FAQ
What if I cannot find any challenges that interest me?
Please be patient as new challenges are set on a regular basis. Join up and you will be informed when they are launched.
Why are there not enough challenges?
The number of challenges at the moment is in keeping with the innovative capacity of the community. The more this innovator community grows, the greater the chance will be of seeing the number of challenges increase. So the more you talk about CrowdSpirit to those around you, the greater your choice will be in terms of challenges.
I have an idea I want to develop. Can I submit a challenge in the same way that a company can?
Unfortunately, the CrowdSpririt platform does not yet offer private individuals the possibility of submitting a challenge. As soon as the community is large enough, CrowdSpirit will look into offering this service.
I have a great idea that corresponds to the business sector of a company proposing a challenge on the platform but I refuse to submit it under the Terms and Conditions of the CrowdSpirit site. What can I do?
In this case, we suggest that you contact the company directly to discuss your idea off-platform by whatever means you choose. We understand your position and invite you to read the position of CrowdSpirit on this subject (cf. preconceived ideas here).
What if I refuse to accept your Terms & Conditions of use of the platform?
Once again, we invite you to read the position of CrowdSpirit on this subject (cf. preconceived ideashere)
Don’t you feel that some of the challenge prizes on offer are insufficient?
Again, please read the preconceived ideas on this subject. In any case, remember that the basic principle of CrowdSpirit is built on the mutual trust of site users. If you have put forward a great idea and consider that the reward proposed by the company is insufficient, you are cordially invited to contact the company who will be delighted to discuss this with you. Furthermore, please bear in mind that some of the businesses are start-ups without a lot of funds.
What is the common denominator between all these challenges?
All of the challenges relate to a product or a service aimed at the general public.
Can a company decide not to follow up a challenge?
Yes, the company is the sole judge regarding the relevance of taking a challenge on to the next step of developing the product or service.
Can I suggest a company that may be interested in submitting a challenge?
You’re welcome to do so. Please contact Lionel (lionel@crowdspirit.com).
If you cannot find the answer to all your questions, please read the 10 + 1 preconceived ideas on the CrowdSpirit model and crowdsourcing in general to gain a clearer understanding of what this ground-breaking innovation management model is all about. If your question has still not been answered, please add a comment at the end of the article and contribute to the discussion.
How to earn points
| Points earned by innovators | Points |
|---|---|
| On creating your account | 100 |
| Per idea or per comment on a challenge | 50 |
| Every time you log in | 1 |
| Per skill entered in your profile | 100 |
| Per visit by another innovator to your profile | 1 |
| Invitation to another innovator to join your network | 5 |
| Per acceptance to join your network | 5 |
| Per video added to your profile | 50 |
| Per post on the blog in your profile | 20 |
| Per friend you have introduced | 10 |
| Per skill entered by a friend you have introduced | 200 |
| Per job on a challenge | 500 to 1000 |
| Per task on a challenge | 500 to 1000 |
| Points earned by challengers | Points |
| On creating a challenge | 1000 |
| Per idea or comment | 50 |
| Per vote by an innovator on a challenge | 1 |
| Per vote by an initiator | 10 |
| Per visit by an innovator on a challenge | 1 |
| Per visit by an initiator on a challenge | 10 |
| Per comment by an initiator on a challenge | 50 |
| Per comment by an innovator on a challenge | 10 |
| Per video added on a challenge | 50 |
| Per post on the challenge blog | 20 |
| On creating a job for a challenge | 100 |
| On creating a task for a challenge | 20 |