Android Developer Challenge: Google's mobile app contest (Closes: 14th April, 2008)

Name: Android Developer Challenge

Details: Google has launched the Android Developer Challenge, which will provide $10 million in awards for great mobile apps built on the Android platform.

Website: code.google.com/android/adc.html
Organized By: Google
At Stake: $25,000 award for 50 most promising entries. Best entries win ten $275,000 awards and ten $100,000 awards
Open to: Worldwide excluding a few countries. Check contest FAQ.

Closes: 3rd March, 2008 14th April, 2008

Reliance's Rural Mobile Application Contest 2007 - 08 (Closes: 25th December, 2007)

Name: Reliance's Rural Mobile Application Contest 2007-08

Details: Developing applications that cater to the rural customers. The applications could be in any of the following areas- Transportation, M- Commerce, Information, Health, Education, Governance, Location Based Services.

Website: dadp.com/dadp/html/contest/contest.html
Organized By: Reliance Developer Programme
At Stake: Prizes upto Rs 13 lakhs
Open to: Reliance Developer Programme members

Registration Closes: 25th December, 2007

Entries By: 15th February 2008

Cisco I-Prize: Business idea contest (Closes: 13th February, 2008)

Name: Cisco I-Prize

Details: Post your idea and comment on other ideas posted by fellow entrepreneurs. Use the Human Network to refine your concept and form an idea team of all-stars that can take your idea to the next level.

Website: http://www.cisco.com/web/solutions/iprize
Organized By: Cisco Systems
At Stake: Hired by Cisco to found a new business unit and share a $250,000 signing bonus
Open to: All

Closes: 13th February, 2008

Amazon Webservices Start-Up Challenge (Closes: 28th October, 2007)

Name: Amazon Webservices Start-Up Challenge

Details: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is searching for the next hot start-up that is leveraging AWS to build its infrastructure and business. Do you have a great idea or an existing application that uses services from AWS? Enter the AWS Start-Up Challenge to win $100,000 in cash and AWS credits, and receive an investment offer from Amazon.

Website: http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=377634011
Organized By: Amazon.com
At Stake:
Open to: U.S. residents and/or U.S. registered businesses

Closes: 28th October, 2007

CG Challenge XXI - Strange Behaviour : Digital Art Contest

Name: CG Challenge XXI - Strange Behaviour

Details: This challenge draws on one of the most popular artistic themes – unusual behaviors and relationships. Entrants are required to bring to life Strange Behaviors in the most entertaining, humorous and emotive way.

Website: http://features.cgsociety.org/challenge/
Organized By: CGSociety
At Stake: Too many to list!
Open to: All

Closes: 29th October, 2007

TiE-ISB Contest Business Plan Showcase (Closes: 31st July, 2007)

Name: TiE-ISB Contest Business Plan Showcase

Website: http://www.tie-isbconnect.com/bizplan.html
Organized By: TiE-ISB
Open to: TiE-ISB Connect delegates

Closes: 31st July, 2007

Microsoft Corporate Challenge: Corporate Team Building Competition

Name: Microsoft Corporate Challenge

Details: 3rd edition India's only televised (On NDTV Profit) inter-corporate team building competition. 50 Indian corporates participate in the battle of strategy, mental agility, physical endurance & team work.

Website: http://www.corporatechallenge.in/
Organized By: Microsoft
At Stake: Return flight for 7 team members, 3 nights 5-star accomodation, Food & Beverages
Open to: Indian Corporates
Participation Fees: Rs 5,50,000 + Taxes / Team

Dates: Aug 30th - Sept 2nd
Venue: Royal Retreat, Hau Hin, Thailand
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