Sep 28, 2025 · by Chakir Benlafkih
Ideathoon: Beta Launch
We are thrilled to announce the beta launch of Ideathoon — the platform where innovators, startups, and creative minds come together to run idea competitions and gain diverse, actionable insights.
Beta Features
- Create Your Profile: Set up and edit your profile, add social links, and showcase who you are.
- Run Free Ideathoons:
- Use a Notion-style WYSIWYG editor to freely describe your ideas.
- Select categories and end dates for your competitions.
- Submit Entries: Participants can submit ideas to your ideathon.
- Edit & Delete: Manage your ideathons and entries at any time.
- Choose a Winner: Pick the most outstanding submission.
- Notifications: Stay informed when entries are submitted or when your ideathon concludes.
- Search Ideathons: Discover and join competitions that inspire you.
Coming Soon
- Paid Ideathoons: Monetize your competitions.
- Guaranteed Prizes: Decide if prizes are guaranteed or conditional.
- Entries Lock: Make submissions private for selective visibility.
- Direct Messaging: Connect with participants and collaborators directly.
Ideathoon is designed to empower both innovators and ideators — enabling collaboration, discovery, and recognition in a dynamic, community-driven environment.