Campaign Launch · 2026

Your Idea.
Our Future.

This is your chance to shape our organisation's future. Share ideas that solve problems, improve processes, and drive meaningful change. Every voice counts.

JCG colleagues collaborating
$1,000
Top Prize
21 Apr
Launch Date
35+
Years of JCG
3
Continents
Our People. Our Ideas.

The challenge belongs to everyone.

Submit as many ideas as you want — individually or as a team of up to 4. No idea is too small.

JCG team collaborating
Focus Area 01
Efficiency & Fixing Bottlenecks
JCG team presenting
Focus Area 02
New Business Ideas
JCG employee innovating
Focus Area 03
Innovation & Technology
JCG team at work
A Better JCG — Together
About the Challenge

Why the JCG Innovation Challenge?

The JCG Innovation Challenge is your opportunity to shape our organisation's future by sharing ideas that solve problems, improve processes, and drive innovation. We believe the best solutions come from within — and that means you.

"Change doesn't start at the top. It starts with you."
Our Process

Turning Ideas Into Action

Submit a one-page document covering these three key elements:

1
Problem & Solution

Tell us what you have spotted and how you would fix it. What is slowing us down, and what is your approach?

2
Implementation Pathway

Walk us through how you would bring this to life — the steps, resources, and a realistic timeline.

3
Potential Impact

Show us the difference — cost savings, efficiency gains, improved customer experience, or revenue growth.

Submit Your Idea
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What's In It For You

Recognition & Rewards

1st
Cash Prize — USD $1,000
Top overall winning idea
2nd
HP Laptop
Second place prize
3rd
Samsung Z Flip
Third place prize
Special Category Awards — $200 Each
🌱

Young Innovator

♻️

Sustainability

Founder's Award

💎

Values Award

The Idea Incubator

Winning ideas enter a pilot incubator where employees receive mentorship and resources to move ideas toward execution.

Executive Mentorship

Ideas paired with a senior leader who provides strategic guidance and removes roadblocks.

Dedicated Teams

Work with an internal team of 3–5 members to refine and develop the idea together.

Execution Pipeline

Monthly working sessions to refine ideas, with updates at quarterly reviews.

Visibility & Recognition

Winners featured in our newsletter and presenting to all employees and the Board.

Key Dates

Campaign Timeline

Six clear milestones from submission to incubation.

1
Launch & Submit
Ideas Open for Submission
21 April – 21 May 2026
2
Review & Shortlist
Cross-Business Panel Reviews All Submissions
1–12 June 2026
3
Showcase & Pitch
Shortlisted Teams Present Their Ideas
15–18 June 2026
4
Board Presentations
Selected Ideas Go to the Board
22–25 June 2026
5
Winners Announced
Celebrate Our Winners
30 June 2026
6
Idea Incubation
Pilot, Mentor & Begin Execution
1 July 2026 onwards
Transparent Evaluation

Judging Criteria

Every idea evaluated fairly by a cross-business panel of leaders on five dimensions.

25%
Impact

Will it improve delivery, efficiency, or experience?

20%
Relevance

Does it address a real JCG challenge?

20%
Innovation

Is the idea fresh, creative, or a smart adaptation?

20%
Feasibility

Can it be implemented within JCG's resources?

15%
Scalability

Can it apply across countries or departments?