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Frequently Asked Questions |
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What’s the definition of a creative entrepreneur? |
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A creative entrepreneur works in the creative sector either for profit or not-for-profit. He/she bridges talent and consumer, links creative ideas to the market, and empower communities to develop economic potentials of the creative sectors. Winners of IYCE Awards have always been young people who are able to combine business success, creative achievements, and social mission. See Indonesia’s IYCE’s champions profiles. |
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CAN I APPLY IF I DON’T RUN MY OWN BUSINESS? |
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Yes. Although IYCE supports independent businesses it is not necessary for you to run your own company to apply. You need only to show strong entrepreneurial initiatives, market awareness, and leadership potential in your current job. A number of Indonesia’s IYCE champions were or are still employees in other companies, e.g.: Yoris Sebastian and Aldo Sianturi
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I run a design business but I am not a designer. Am I eligible to apply? |
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Yes. Although many applicants will have strong creative backgrounds you will be judged first and foremost on the merit of your entrepreneurial abilities in the creative business.
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Is everyone required to take the English test? |
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No. If you have an IELTS score of 6 or above taken no later than two years ago, then, you don’t need to take the test. For any other type of test you will still be required to take our English speaking and listening tests.
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How do you pick the winner? |
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There are four rounds:
- We will select first-round applicants based on whether they have passed the administrative prerequisites regarding age, years in business, and type of business as stated in their registration.
- An independent panel of jury from Indonesia’s creative industry, media, and academia will select 10 finalists based on their applications form
- The panel of jury will select the National Winner based on their interview of the 10 finalists’ creative and business vision of the future in Jakarta.
- A panel of jury from UK’s creative industry will select the International Winner based on their interview of the National Winners from 10 countries in London.
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What are my chances of winning? |
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Indonesia is the only country in the world to win 4 IYCE Awards in UK. You can the country’s next champion. Like Yoris, Adit, Sakti and Oscar you must be able to combine business success, creative achievements, and social concerns. You are passionate about your sector, a risk-taker, and an agent-of-change. You create business and creative innovations. You have strong interpersonal skills. |
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Whom will I be competing against in the UK? |
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The IYCEY Awards is aimed at emerging economy countries. For each sector in the award there will be 10 national winners -- each representing countries from Asia, Africa, Central Europe, Middle East, and Latin America. For countries you’re competing against this year, look at the awards’ sector definition
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The 14-day tour will include visits to UK’s design industry in Glasgow and London. Winners will network with top designers and retailers, manufacturers, publishers, and cultural institutions such as the Light House and Design Museum. You can join workshops and seminars at London Design Festival and will showcase your work at 100% Design Show. |
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WHAT CAN I USE THE £5,000 PRIZE MONEY FOR? |
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You can use it to develop a proposal in collaboration with British Council. Yoris Sebastian (Music 2006) used his prize money to start his own digital music business. Wahyu Aditya (Screen 2007) took his Hello;Motion team on a study tour to UK film centres in London and Bristol. Sakti Parantean (Screen 2008) is currently developing international film collaboration with UK. Oscar Lawalata (Fashion 2009) plans to launch his designs in London. |
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Can I reapply if I have previously joined the competition? |
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Yes. We especially encourage you to reapply if you didn’t make it into the final round or didn’t win the national competition. You don’t even have to retake your English test. You only need to update your previous application form to reflect your current professional development. Both Wahyu Aditya and Sakti Parantean failed on their first attempts in 2006 and 2007, respectively, before winning the national and international prizes the second time around.
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