Eco friendly candle
Alina always loved arts and crafts, but she wanted to create something meaningful. After taking the Kid Startupper “Find Your Business Idea” challenge, she realised she could make eco-friendly candles using natural wax and essential oils. What started as a hobby became a real business with paying customers.
How Kid Startupper helped
- She learned about sustainability and eco-friendly business practices
- She used the Branding & Marketing module to design her own logo and packaging
- She followed the “How to Sell Online” guide to set up her first online store
What happened
- Her candles became popular at school events and on social media
- She now donates part of her profits to environmental causes
- She ships her candles nationally and is learning about scaling up
Plant care system
Leo, a curious and tech-loving student from Shenzhen, noticed many neighbours had plants that were either overwatered or dried out. That sparked his idea: a small device that tracks soil moisture and sunlight and sends reminders to water plants. He joined Kid Startupper to turn his invention into something real.
How Kid Startupper helped
- He used the Invention to Product module to design and build his first working prototype
- He followed the “Create a Tech Brand” guide to launch GreenGlow Tech
- He practised his presentation skills with the “Pitch Your Idea” module
What happened
- His smart plant care kits are now sold online and through school science fairs
- He was featured in a regional youth innovation contest
- He is now building an app to connect his devices and track plant health remotely
Handmade jewelry
Zariyah always loved making friendship bracelets and necklaces. She used Kid Startupper’s “Turning Your Hobby into a Business” module to figure out how to sell her creations. The hardest part, she says, was pricing. Once she got that right, everything else followed.
How Kid Startupper helped
- She took the Social Media for Young Entrepreneurs course to promote her jewellery online
- She followed the Pricing Strategy lesson to set the right price for her products
- She participated in Kid Startupper’s Young Entrepreneur Challenge
What happened
- She now has an online shop where she sells her handmade jewellery
- She ships her products to customers across the country
- She reinvests her profits into new designs and materials
Pet grooming
Kian loves animals and noticed that busy pet owners in his neighbourhood struggled to find time for grooming. He started a mobile service — washing and brushing dogs right at their homes. No shop needed. After the “Finding Problems & Creating Solutions” lesson, he had everything he needed to start.
How Kid Startupper helped
- He learned about customer needs and how to do market research
- He created a business plan using the “Start Your Business” guide
- He used the Financial Basics module to calculate his pricing and profit margin
What happened
- He now has a list of repeat customers in his neighbourhood
- He uses the Time Management for Entrepreneurs guide to schedule appointments
- He is planning to hire a friend as an assistant to expand
Your child’s story starts here.
The first 7 days are completely free. No credit card, no app to install, no commitment.
At the end of the week, you decide.
