Idea germination is basically a stage of creative process where:

Basic ideas are perceived. Post scanning ideas are developed. Answers to launch product are looked for. The entrepreneur starts thinking about the implementation of his idea in his sub-conscious mind.

Basic ideas are perceived.

Idea germination: This is the seeding stage of a new idea. It is the stage where the entrepreneur recognises that an opportunity exists. The idea germination takes place according to interest, curiosity of the entrepreneur according to which opportunity is explored and exploited to its best potential. Creative idea germinates besides the interest, the need of a specific problem or area of study.