Microsoft is giving away away a total 30,000 USD in cash prizes for the Microsoft Mobile Challenge. The them behind the contest is creating software that contributes towards the 8 United Nations Millenium Development Goals.A panel of 5 judges selected by Microsoft at the N2Y4 Mobile Conference (May 26-27) will decide on the winners. You can find more information about the rules of the contest here. BTW: You only have until 15 May 2009 to get your contest entry in. In case you were wondering the 8 United Nation Millenium goals they are as follows:
- Eradicate Extreme Hungar and Poverty
- Achieve Universal Primary Education
- Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
- Reduce Child Mortality
- Improve Maternal Health
- Combat HIV/AIDS, Maleria, other diseases
- Ensure Environmental Sustainability
- Develop a Global Partnership for development
Source:@lokeuei
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