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Final weeks to enter ITU Telecom World 2013 Young Innovators’ Competition
30 June deadline approaching for submission of technological solutions to
development challenges
Geneva, 31 May 2013 – Only four weeks remain for young
social technopreneurs from around the world to submit applications to the ITU
Telecom World 2013 Young Innovators’ Competition and win up to USD 10,000 in
seed funding. The deadline is 30 June 2013.
The third edition of the annual Young Innovators’ Competition seeks
innovative ICT-based solutions to six Global Challenges. It is open to any young
person between the ages of 18 and 26 with an original concept or start-up with
the potential to impact the world and improve people's lives through the use of
connected technologies (ICTs).
Submissions must address one of the following Global Challenges:
- Improve employment opportunities for young people and
migrant workers
- Reduce food and water wastage at individual and retail
levels
- 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
Ten winning finalists will be selected to attend
ITU Telecom World 2013 in
Bangkok, 19-22 November 2013. ITU Telecom World 2013 is the leading platform for
debate, networking, innovation showcasing and knowledge-exchange for the global
ICT community. Young Innovators’ Competition finalists will take part in
workshops, pitching sessions, mentoring and networking, in addition to receiving
up to USD 10,000 prize money to further develop their project. Competition
details are here
For more information, please visit
world2013.itu.int/#itu_2013
or contact:
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Sanjay Acharya
Chief, Media Relations and Public Information
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