Every business starts with an idea. For the young entrepreneurs taking part in this year’s Singapore Kidpreneurs Bazaar, those ideas have already become real products, services and ventures.
From 3D-printed creations to initiatives centred on mental wellness, these kidpreneurs are turning their personal interests into businesses of their own. Ahead of the bazaar, we spoke to some of them to find out what inspired them to start, the challenges they faced, and what they hope visitors will take away from their work.
Ember: Tackling Youth Stress With “Calm Down Boxes”
In fast-paced and competitive Singapore, conversations around mental health have become increasingly common. Yet products designed specifically to help young people manage stress remain relatively uncommon. That’s where Ember hopes to make a difference with her “Calm Down Boxes”.
Ember’s young entrepreneurial journey began after realising that managing stress, anxiety and overwhelming emotions wasn’t just a personal challenge, but one shared by many of her peers. Seeing how sensory toys could help children regulate their emotions, she decided to create a practical solution.
Each Calm Down Box contains items such as slime, kinetic sand and squishy toys, including bun (pao) and butter squishes. Ember personally tested every sensory toy, many of which her mother brought back for her, to ensure only those that were genuinely fun and satisfying made it into the box.
“Sensory toys completely take my mind off whatever was making me upset,” she says, adding that she hopes they can do the same for others.
For Ember, the business isn’t just about making sales. Her goal is to create a space where people can play, clear their minds and feel calmer before getting back to doing what they enjoy.
Elroy & Avery: High-Tech 3D Manufacturing On Demand
On the more technical side of the bazaar are sibling duo Elroy and Avery, who are using 3D printing technology to create customised products.
Learning 3D printing meant mastering complex modelling software through plenty of experimentation. Driven by curiosity, the pair taught themselves the technology from scratch with help from their father and YouTube tutorials.
They worked through countless rounds of trial and error, troubleshooting issues such as stringing by adjusting nozzle retraction settings and fine-tuning printing temperatures. Rather than being discouraged by clogged nozzles or failed prints, they treated every mistake as a learning opportunity until they achieved consistently high-quality results.
At the Kidpreneurs Bazaar, visitors can even customise selected 3D-printed designs, allowing Elroy and Avery to showcase both the technology and their creativity.
Working together has also helped them recognise each other’s strengths. Elroy focuses on backend operations, while Avery brings creative ideas to life, allowing them to complement one another.
Like any business partners, they occasionally disagree over design choices or colours. Instead of letting those differences get in the way, they rely on communication, listening to each other’s perspectives and working towards solutions they are both happy with.
Kimberly & Jadyyn: Reimagining Youth Mental Wellness Through Mystery Gifting
Cousins Kimberly and Jadyyn are also focused on supporting youth mental wellness, but through thoughtfully curated wellness blind bags.
Each bag contains items such as motivational cards, mindfulness prompts, colourful pens, watercolour activities, squishy stress toys and fidget tools, giving recipients small reminders to slow down and take care of themselves.
“If our bag helps even one kid calm down on a hard day, or reminds them to be kind to themselves, then it was worth making,” they say.
For them, the business isn’t just about earning money. They hope to identify challenges young people face and create products that offer comfort and encouragement during difficult moments.
Along the way, they also discovered each other’s strengths. Kimberly takes the lead on creative ideas, while Jadyyn manages the finances, allowing them to divide responsibilities based on what each does best.
Working closely together has also taught them valuable lessons in communication. While they don’t always agree, they’ve learnt that disagreements can be worked through by listening to each other and finding common ground.
Visit Them At The Singapore Kidpreneurs Bazaar 2026
Whether it’s overcoming product development challenges, learning to work as a team or turning personal experiences into meaningful businesses, these young entrepreneurs show that entrepreneurship has no age limit.
For parents who want their children to see entrepreneurship in action, the Singapore Kidpreneurs Bazaar 2026 is a good place to start.
Held on 11 and 12 July, from 12pm to 7pm at HarbourFront Centre, the bazaar gives young entrepreneurs a chance to sell their products, speak to real customers and experience the thrill of running their own small business.
For children visiting, it can also make money lessons feel more real, from understanding prices to seeing how effort, creativity and confidence can turn into sales.
Here’s what families can look forward to on Day 1, Saturday, 11 July:
Here’s what the Day 2 programme for the Singapore Kidpreneurs Bazaar on Sunday, 12th July, looks like:
OCBC will be joining us as the Official Banking Partner for the event, supporting our shared goal of helping children learn how to manage money well and build stronger financial foundations from a young age.
With practical tools such as the OCBC MyOwn Account, we hope to make financial literacy feel more real and relatable for children. Instead of simply hearing about money from adults, they get to understand it through their own choices and experiences.
By giving them opportunities to save, spend, share and grow their money, we can help them build good habits that will benefit them well into adulthood.
