The Challenge
Strathmore University, Kenya and the University of Waterloo, Canada have partnered to bring you the 2014 Mobile Technology Student Competition. The theme for the inaugural competition is:
To address agricultural issues in sub-Saharan Africa using mobile and social networking technologies
We are inviting teams of Kenyan students to bring their technical skills and innovative thinking to solve a real-world problem.
Examples of agricultural issues lending themselves to mobile solutions could include but are not limited to:
We encourage teams to think broadly on the above or related topics.
Prizes
1st Prize: The winning team will win a fully paid trip to Waterloo, Ontario Canada to give the winning team the opportunity of observing the Waterloo eco-system of venture creation and to meet individuals and groups that can further assist in developing their idea (subject to visa issuance) A complete agenda of this visit will be made available in February 2015.
2nd Prize: One team will be offered a chance to participate in the highly competitive Enterprise Development Program offered by the Strathmore Enterprise Development Centre. This training package is worth Kshs 480,000. Team members will have the chance of meeting seasoned entrepreneurs and trainers which will enable the team to practically implement their business model and grow their enterprise.
Other Prizes: Five teams will have a chance to work at the @iLabAfrica incubator at Strathmore University from February 5 - April 3, 2015.
Who owns the Intellectual Property?
Any member of a team who contributes to the project will be considered an owner of the project.
Strathmore University and the University of Waterloo do not have ANY vested interest or ownership in the innovations created by the teams during the challenge.
Legal advice on intellectual property will be the responsibility of the team. Strathmore University and the University of Waterloo will not get involved in intellectual property issues.
Members of the winning team will be offered a fully paid trip to Waterloo, Ontario Canada to have the opportunity of observing the Waterloo entrepreneurial eco-system and to meet individuals and groups that can further assist in developing their idea. A complete agenda of this visit will be made available in February 2015.
Strathmore University, Kenya and the University of Waterloo, Canada have partnered to bring you the 2014 Mobile Technology Student Competition. The theme for the inaugural competition is:
To address agricultural issues in sub-Saharan Africa using mobile and social networking technologies
We are inviting teams of Kenyan students to bring their technical skills and innovative thinking to solve a real-world problem.
Examples of agricultural issues lending themselves to mobile solutions could include but are not limited to:
- Water
- Food safety
- Food traceability
- Food supply sustainability
- Agriculture waste management
- Value of social networks in improving any of all aspects of the agriculture value chain
- Technology as an enabler for food tracking
We encourage teams to think broadly on the above or related topics.
Prizes
1st Prize: The winning team will win a fully paid trip to Waterloo, Ontario Canada to give the winning team the opportunity of observing the Waterloo eco-system of venture creation and to meet individuals and groups that can further assist in developing their idea (subject to visa issuance) A complete agenda of this visit will be made available in February 2015.
2nd Prize: One team will be offered a chance to participate in the highly competitive Enterprise Development Program offered by the Strathmore Enterprise Development Centre. This training package is worth Kshs 480,000. Team members will have the chance of meeting seasoned entrepreneurs and trainers which will enable the team to practically implement their business model and grow their enterprise.
Other Prizes: Five teams will have a chance to work at the @iLabAfrica incubator at Strathmore University from February 5 - April 3, 2015.
Who owns the Intellectual Property?
Any member of a team who contributes to the project will be considered an owner of the project.
Strathmore University and the University of Waterloo do not have ANY vested interest or ownership in the innovations created by the teams during the challenge.
Legal advice on intellectual property will be the responsibility of the team. Strathmore University and the University of Waterloo will not get involved in intellectual property issues.
Members of the winning team will be offered a fully paid trip to Waterloo, Ontario Canada to have the opportunity of observing the Waterloo entrepreneurial eco-system and to meet individuals and groups that can further assist in developing their idea. A complete agenda of this visit will be made available in February 2015.