What is IdeaHub?
IdeaHub is a marketplace connecting idea creators, investors, business owners, and support professionals in one place.
Idea Creators
Submit and sell original business ideas to investors and buyers worldwide.
Investors
Post problem requests and receive tailored idea proposals from creators.
Idea Buyers
Browse and purchase ready-made ideas from the marketplace.
Business Owners
List your business for franchise, license, or partnership opportunities globally.
Support Pros
Virtual managers, patent attorneys and corporate services helping ideas grow.
Platform Overview Video
A full walkthrough of IdeaHub — what it is, how it works, and who it's for.
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Ready to get started?
Join creators, investors and professionals already on IdeaHub.
For Idea Creators
Have a great idea? Submit it to the marketplace and earn when investors or buyers purchase it.
1
Create your profile
Sign up as an Idea Creator, complete your profile with your expertise, specializations and avatar.
2
Submit your idea
Go to Submit Idea, fill in the title, description, category, price and development stage. Add images and patent details if applicable.
3
Get discovered
Your idea goes live on the marketplace and is visible to thousands of buyers and investors worldwide.
4
Respond to investors
Browse Investor Requests and submit proposals. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to pitch your idea directly.
5
Secure the deal
Once selected, the investor locks payment in escrow. Deliver your idea and get paid when they confirm.
6
Get paid
Earnings are added to your wallet when the buyer confirms the delivery. Withdraw anytime.
Idea Creator Walkthrough
Step-by-step video: how to submit your first idea and get your first sale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to submit an idea? ▼
Submitting ideas is completely free. IdeaHub charges a small commission only when your idea is sold.
Can I submit a patented idea? ▼
Yes! You can submit patented ideas and upload your patent certificate. Our admin team will verify it and add a Verified Patent badge to your listing, increasing buyer trust.
What happens after I submit a proposal for an investor request? ▼
The investor reviews all proposals and can shortlist, invite to pitch, or select yours. You'll get notified at every stage. If selected, escrow is locked and you'll need to deliver the idea.
How does the escrow system protect me? ▼
When an investor selects your proposal, they lock the agreed payment in escrow before you deliver anything. This guarantees you get paid once you deliver the work.
Ready to submit your first idea?
Join thousands of creators already earning on IdeaHub.
For Investors
Post your problem or challenge and let the world's best idea creators pitch their solutions to you.
1
Sign up as Investor
Create your account and select the Investor role. Complete your profile to build trust with creators.
2
Post a Request
Go to Investor Requests and post your problem. Describe the challenge, set a budget and deadline.
3
Receive Proposals
Idea creators from around the world submit proposals. You'll be notified for each new submission.
4
Shortlist & Pitch
Shortlist the best proposals and invite selected creators to pitch. Chat directly to discuss their approach.
5
Lock Escrow
Once you choose a creator, lock the agreed amount in escrow. This signals the creator to deliver.
6
Confirm & Close
Review the delivered idea. Confirm to release payment, or raise a dispute if something is wrong.
Investor Walkthrough
How to post a request, review proposals and get your problem solved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of problems can I post? ▼
Any business problem, innovation challenge, or market gap you need solved. From tech solutions to marketing strategies, product concepts to business models.
Is my request visible to everyone? ▼
Yes, requests are public so creators can find and respond to them. However, you control which proposals you engage with and can keep communications private.
What if I'm not happy with the delivered idea? ▼
You can raise a dispute before releasing payment. Our support team will review the case and mediate between you and the creator.
Have a problem that needs solving?
Post your first request and get proposals from creators worldwide.
For Business Owners
List your business for franchise, licensing or partnership opportunities and connect with expansion partners globally.
1
Sign up as Business Owner
Create your account with the Business Owner role and complete your profile.
2
List your business
Go to Business Expansion and click "+ List Business". Add your business details, expansion types, investment range and territories.
3
Receive applications
Investors and entrepreneurs apply to franchise, license or partner with your business. Review their profiles and investment capacity.
4
Schedule a meetup
Shortlist the best applicants, chat with them and schedule a meetup — online or in person — to discuss terms.
5
Negotiate & agree
Negotiate terms directly. Once you reach an agreement, mark the application as Agreed and proceed outside the platform.
Business Owner Walkthrough
How to list your business and find the right expansion partner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What expansion types can I offer? ▼
You can list your business for Franchise, License, Joint Venture, Distribution, or White Label partnerships. You can offer multiple types on the same listing.
Does IdeaHub handle contracts or payments for business deals? ▼
No — business expansion deals are negotiated and finalized directly between the parties outside the platform. IdeaHub provides the discovery and connection platform. Legal contracts are handled independently.
Can I restrict which countries can apply? ▼
Yes. When listing your business you can specify territories you're open to, and filter applicants by country.
Ready to expand your business?
List your business and connect with expansion partners worldwide.
For Support Professionals
Offer your expertise as a Virtual Manager, Patent Attorney or Corporate Services provider and get hired by idea creators.
1
Sign up as Support Pro
Create your account and select your role — Virtual Manager, Patent Attorney or Corporate Services.
2
Build your profile
Add your tagline, hourly rate, experience, languages, availability and service countries. Upload qualifications for verification.
3
Get verified
Patent Attorneys can submit their licence and bar association details for admin verification. A verified badge increases your hire rate.
4
Receive hire requests
Idea creators find you in Support Services and send hire requests with their project details and budget.
5
Communicate & deliver
Accept requests, message clients directly, deliver your work and mark the job as complete.
6
Build your reputation
Completed jobs earn you ratings and reviews. Higher ratings put you at the top of search results.
Support Professional Walkthrough
How to set up your profile and start getting hired on IdeaHub.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Virtual Manager on IdeaHub? ▼
A Virtual Manager helps idea creators manage their projects, coordinate tasks, handle communications and keep development on track — remotely.
Do I need to be a licensed attorney to join as Patent Attorney? ▼
Yes. You'll need to submit your licence number and bar association details for verification. Unverified profiles can still be listed but won't have the verified badge.
Can I restrict which countries I work with? ▼
Yes. In your support profile you can set your service type to "Specific Countries" (only serve listed countries) or "Restricted Countries" (exclude certain countries). Clients will see a warning before hiring.
Ready to offer your expertise?
Join IdeaHub as a support professional and start getting hired.
For Idea Buyers
Browse thousands of ready-made ideas and purchase the ones that match your vision.
1
Browse the marketplace
Visit the Marketplace and filter by category, development stage, price range and more to find the right idea.
2
Review idea details
Click any idea to see the full description, creator profile, patent status, development stage and price.
3
Contact the creator
Message the creator directly to ask questions, negotiate or request more details before purchasing.
4
Purchase securely
Complete your purchase through IdeaHub's secure payment system. Funds are held in escrow until you confirm delivery.
5
Confirm & own the idea
Once you receive all idea materials and documents, confirm the delivery to release payment to the creator.
Buyer Walkthrough
How to find, evaluate and purchase your first idea on IdeaHub.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do I get when I buy an idea? ▼
You receive the full idea documentation including the concept description, business plan details, research, technical specifications (if applicable) and any supporting files the creator provides.
Are ideas exclusive once purchased? ▼
Once an idea is sold, it's marked as sold and removed from the marketplace. The creator cannot sell it again to another buyer.
What if I'm not satisfied with the idea? ▼
Payment is held in escrow and only released when you confirm satisfaction. If there's an issue, you can raise a dispute before confirming delivery.
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