Calling mobile innovators out there!

Latest post 03-30-2009 4:16 PM by MeganKeane. 5 replies.

Calling mobile innovators out there!

10-15-2008 12:07 PM

NetSquared just launched the USAID Development 2.0 Challenge. This contest challenges folks to come up with the best mobile innovation for development work. TechSoup blog has further contest details.

What innovative mobile projects for social change do you know about? What potentials do you see for mobile especially in development efforts? Let us know here.

RE: Calling mobile innovators out there!

11-19-2008 3:42 PM

Just wanted to let folks know that the deadline to submit ideas for the challenge has been extended to Dec. 5th. So be sure to submit your moible innovation ideas!

Best,

Megan

Re: RE: Calling mobile innovators out there!

01-11-2009 8:32 PM

Just on the same theme... a wireless innovation challenge and cash awards recently posted to the NTEN Disaster Response SIG.

Don -

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Hi all!
  
My name is Brittany Hinchliff and I work for the Vodafone Americas Foundation. We launched a new initiative called the Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project, where we're seeking to identify and fund the best innovations using wireless related technology to address critical social issues around the world.
 
I hope you will help spread the word to potential applicants by forwarding the attached fact sheet and press release, and directing them to the Foundation website at: http://www.vodafone-us.com/innovation.html and pressing the "enter" button below it, or directly reach the Project website
 
Three winners will be awarded prizes of $300,000, $200,000 and $100,000 for unique, late-stage wireless innovations that offer the best potential for creating social change in the areas of education, health, economic development, the environment and access to communication.
 
The Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project is open to projects submitted by applicants from universities and nonprofit organizations based in the United States. Eligible projects must:
 
*         Demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach that uses an innovation
in wireless related technology to address a critical global issue
 
*         Hold the potential for replication and large scale impact
 
*         Include a business plan or basic framework for financial
sustainability and rollout
 
Applications will be accepted online from November 17 to February 2 at http://project.vodafone-us.com/
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at project@vodafone.com 
 
Thank you very much for spreading the word about the Wireless Innovation Project, and helping to discover innovations that can change the world. 
 
Brittany

Re: RE: Calling mobile innovators out there!

01-16-2009 12:59 PM

Thanks, Don, I briefly remember hearing about this through the grapevine, so thanks for passing on the details.

Challenge away!

Re: RE: Calling mobile innovators out there!

03-27-2009 5:09 AM

Hiya Megan and Group,

There's a great startup called "The Extraordinaries" that we met with, recently, in our offices. Their elevator speech: "The Extraordinaries delivers micro-volunteer opportunities to mobile phones that can be done on-demand and on-the-spot." Learn more at: http://www.theextraordinaries.org/about.html. Seems like an idea with great potential, especially for milennials. Basically, you can serve anywhere you have a cellphone and 20 minutes. 

Check it out,

Brad

Re: RE: Calling mobile innovators out there!

03-30-2009 4:16 PM

Hi Brad--

As coincidence would have it, Ben Rigby is the person behind "The Extraordinaries", and the host of the online event and webinar here (as you can see from the event posts)! I agree, I've been eagerly watching developments with this project as I think it's a fantastic way to engage not only the mobile-savvy, but also a way to give folks who might not be using mobile a reason to tap into its potential.