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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is looking for the next Generation of Social "Technopreneurs" young people aged between 18 and 26 with an inspirational ICT-based solution to developmental challenges. Ten winning finalists will be selected to attend ITU Telecom World 2013 in Bangkok, taking part in workshops, pitching sessions, mentoring and networking, plus receiving seed funding of up to USD 10,000 per project.
If necessity is the mother of invention, we're looking for her kids
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Young Innovators Competition 2013
What qualifies you for this contest?
Your idea could be a start-up already up and running but in need of funding to implement the next stage and bring it to scale Or it could be a concept worked out on paper but in need of support to make it real,
It doesn't matter: what we want are innovative solutions which can really make an impact on the world and improve people’s lives by using connected technologies (ICTs) to address one of our Six Grand Challenges:
Improve employment opportunities for young people and migrant workers
Reduce food and water wastage at individual and retail level
Facilitate access to public services for the elderly
Improve natural disaster prediction and response
Improve road safety for both drivers, and pedestrian
Protect sensitive personal data and inspire the creation of local digital content.
Application Closing Date
30th June, 2013
Method Of Application
Interested candidates should:
Click here to apply
And please send a copy of your submission to: nigatitutelecom@ncc.gov.ng
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If necessity is the mother of invention, we're looking for her kids
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Young Innovators Competition 2013
What qualifies you for this contest?
Your idea could be a start-up already up and running but in need of funding to implement the next stage and bring it to scale Or it could be a concept worked out on paper but in need of support to make it real,
It doesn't matter: what we want are innovative solutions which can really make an impact on the world and improve people’s lives by using connected technologies (ICTs) to address one of our Six Grand Challenges:
Improve employment opportunities for young people and migrant workers
Reduce food and water wastage at individual and retail level
Facilitate access to public services for the elderly
Improve natural disaster prediction and response
Improve road safety for both drivers, and pedestrian
Protect sensitive personal data and inspire the creation of local digital content.
Application Closing Date
30th June, 2013
Method Of Application
Interested candidates should:
Click here to apply
And please send a copy of your submission to: nigatitutelecom@ncc.gov.ng
Please like us on Facebook or to our mailing list
Thanks
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