Hey there,
new chance to promote your NFC application: the NFC Competition 2009 has started.
Please apply here: http://www.nfc-forum.org/competition
Why Enter the NFC Forum Global Competition?
Is your commercial solution the “Best NFC Service of the Year 2009”?
Is your research solution the “Most Innovative NFC Research Project of the Year 2009”?
The NFC Forum Global Competition is more than just an opportunity to win an award. Finalists and winners look forward to global media coverage, increased awareness among attending industry leaders and venture capitalists, and opportunities to forge partnerships and share ideas.
New for 2009! Winners of each track will receive cash prizes to be announced.
Competition Tracks
Commercial Track: Enter business ideas that address a specific market, business or consumer need or want. Teams must submit a business case document of no more than 3,000 words and a prototype or commercial product. Commercial entries are evaluated on commercial viability and how successfully and innovatively they meet the identified need using NFC technology.
Research Track: Open to the academic community, including university student teams and research institutions. Research track submissions require an explanatory abstract of no more than 3,000 words that identifies the challenge addressed and outlines the approach taken. Prototypes are preferred and multimedia presentations are welcome; entries must not have been piloted previously. Research entries are judged on quality of design and their creative and innovative use of NFC technology.
The 2008 NFC Forum Global Competition was very successful. View the 2008 winners.
Entry Fees
€350 for non-NFC Forum members
€200 for members
€50 for students and research institutions
Important Dates
January 30, 2009: Deadline for entries
March 16, 2009: 20 finalists announced
April 23, 2009: Finalists present entries at WIMA NFC Developers Summit
The Judging Committee evaluates each entry, and 20 finalists will be announced on March 16, 2009. Each team of finalists will deliver a presentation and live demonstration at the WIMA NFC Developers Summit (www.wima-nfc.com) on April 23, 2009. Following these events, the jury, composed of senior and recognized professionals and experts from academia and sponsoring companies, will vote to select first-, second- and third-place winners for each track.
Competition Sponsorship
Sponsorship is open to both NFC Forum members and non-members. Sponsors may not enter the competition.
Platinum sponsorship – €7500
Gold sponsorship – €5000
Silver sponsorship – €2500
Sponsorship details will be added soon. If you are interested in sponsoring the competition, contact sponsorship@nfc-forum.org.
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