Learn how Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises can create effective business challenges for Gen-Z teams
Vybe Sprint connects Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) with Gen-Z teams for 2-week innovation challenges. As an SME, you can post real business briefs (short projects or challenges) that Gen-Z participants execute in two-week sprints.
This allows you to:
Important: SME accounts must be created by a platform administrator. You cannot self-register.
Contact the platform administrator to request an SME account. Provide your email address, name, and company name.
Once your account is created, sign in using your email and OTP (One-Time Password). You'll receive a valid OTP via email when you sign in.
After signing in, you'll be redirected to the SME Dashboard where you can create and manage your challenge briefs.
A well-crafted brief is essential for getting quality solutions. Here's how to create an effective challenge brief:
Be specific and descriptive. Include the main goal or problem. Example: "Boost footfall for Acme Café"
Clearly state what you want to achieve. Be specific about metrics or goals. Example: "Drive 15% uplift in weekend visits through targeted marketing campaigns"
List 2-4 measurable Key Performance Indicators. Use clear, industry-standard metrics. Example: "CTR, coupon redemptions, footfall increase"
Specify any limitations, budget constraints, or requirements teams should know about. Be clear about what's not allowed.
Choose the outcome pathway:
Fill out all required fields in the Brief Editor. Your brief will be saved with status "draft".
Review your brief and click "Submit for Review". The status changes to "review" and an admin will review it.
Once approved, an admin will create the challenge from your brief, setting dates, prize amount, and rubric version.
Participants can now apply to your challenge. Teams are auto-matched and work begins.
Teams submit their work after 2 weeks. You and mentors score submissions across 5 criteria.
Top teams win prizes. You can invite top performers for interviews, paid pilots, or add them to your talent roster based on your chosen pathway.
As an SME, you can score team submissions along with mentors. Submissions are scored across 5 criteria:
The total score is calculated using a weighted formula. Top teams win prizes, and you can identify talent for your chosen pathway.
Vague briefs lead to vague solutions. Be specific about what you want to achieve, what success looks like, and any constraints.
Remember, teams have only 2 weeks. Focus on achievable goals that can deliver value in this timeframe.
Include relevant background information, your company's mission, and why this challenge matters to your business.
Clear KPIs help teams understand what you're measuring and help you evaluate solutions objectively.
While teams work independently, consider providing feedback or answering questions during the challenge period.
If you choose interview, paid_pilot, or roster pathways, be prepared to follow through with top performers. This builds trust and attracts quality talent.