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Young innovators Competition 2013
29.04.2013
ITU Telecom World 2013 Young Innovators Competition
The Young Innovators Competition seeks to foster innovative ideas amongst the next generation of social entrepreneurs working to change the world through technology. It is open to any young person between the ages of 18 and 26 with an original solution to one of our six Global Challenges.
How to apply
It’s easy to apply. Just fill in the Application form and send it to [email protected] with “2013 Young Innovators Competition” in the subject line. Remember, your submission must address one of six Global 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 pedestrians
- Protect sensitive personal data and inspire the creation of local digital content
Benefits
The ten finalists selected by a committee of experts will win:
- Up to USD 10,000 in seed money to implement and bring to scale winning start-ups; up to 5,000 USD for winning concepts
- An invitation to attend ITU Telecom World 2013 in Bangkok
- Mentoring from high-level industry representatives both in Bangkok and for the following year
- Hands-on workshop training in entrepreneurial skills
- Opportunities to meet and network with leading ICT players
- Showcasing platform at our dedicated pavilion on the showfloor
Deadline for applications: June 30th, 2013 at 24:00 GMT+2
For more information about the competition read here: http://world2013.itu.int/event/innovation and also find attached the official flyer (pdf, rar).
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