Access
is proud to announce
the Access Innovation Prize 2012
The Access Innovation Prize is a new initiative that
will award 5 lots of US$20,000 to individuals, organizations or networks
that have the best actionable ideas of how to use information
technology to promote and enable human rights or deliver a social good
outcome. $100,000 will be granted in 2012.
We are looking for communication technology
initiatives from across the world, in all languages and addressing the
issues that are important to you and your community. The Access
Innovation Prize is designed to discover and reward ideas that
demonstrate unique promise, opportunity and possibility. You can submit a
near to complete project, improve an existing tool or create something
totally new.
The winners will be awarded $20,000 each and acknowledged publicly by as Access Innovation Prize 2012 winners. There will also be opportunities for ongoing collaboration and integration with Access.
The Application Process
Applications are relatively simple.
Applicants are asked to complete the following 6 questions:
Applicants are asked to complete the following 6 questions:
- What is your idea and why is it needed: Who will make use of it?
- What is the technology? We're interested in code, bits and platforms.
- How are you making it happen: Who are you working with?
- How will you keep it going: How will you evaluate it and keep the project going?
- What are the risks: Have you done your due diligence?
- What is your track record: What you have done before and how advanced is the idea?
You can find online or PDF Application Form bellow.
Individuals, organizations and networks can apply.
Any intellectual property of the winner will remain his or her property.
Individuals, organizations and networks can apply.
Any intellectual property of the winner will remain his or her property.
Application Process:
Fill in the application form or download PDF application form and send it to prize@accessnow.org by August 31.
Moreinfo: https://www.accessnow.org/prize
