The eNorth East is a group working to encourage dialogue and consultation about use of information and communication technology for development and governance in North East region of India. The annual event of eNorth East serves as a platform for people to express their ideas and knowledge with … [Read more...] about eNorth East Seeks Nominations for Award 2011 recognising best practices in ICT in North East India
mLab SA opening Innovation Hub in Pretoria, to offer subsidised office space, training and mentoring to mobile developers, innovators and entrepreneurs
Source: http://www.siliconcape.com/ mLab Southern Africa has opened its application for membership. Through this initiative, mLab offers its members benefits such as subsidised office space, training and mentoring. The service is quite suited for start-ups and entrepreneurs in the mobile space. … [Read more...] about mLab SA opening Innovation Hub in Pretoria, to offer subsidised office space, training and mentoring to mobile developers, innovators and entrepreneurs
Applications invited for the 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa from initiatives contributing towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or saving cost
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in partnership with African Innovation Foundation (AIF) are now accepting applications for the first 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) aimed at honouring and encouraging innovative achievements of innovators and entrepreneurs in their … [Read more...] about Applications invited for the 2012 Innovation Prize for Africa from initiatives contributing towards developing new products, increasing efficiency or saving cost
WAN-IFRA seeks applications for the Mobile News Grants and Training Scheme from partnerships led by newspapers in Sub-Saharan Africa
The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), based in Paris, France, and Darmstadt, Germany, with subsidiaries in Singapore, India, Spain, France and Sweden, is the global organization of the world’s newspapers and news publishers. It represents more than 18,000 publications, … [Read more...] about WAN-IFRA seeks applications for the Mobile News Grants and Training Scheme from partnerships led by newspapers in Sub-Saharan Africa
InfoDev seeking proposals from African Organizations to implement the training program for business incubator managers in the continent
InfoDev, a donor-funded agency hosted by the World Bank, is inviting proposals from suitable organization from Africa to administer the implementation of infoDev’s training program for business incubator managers in the continent. About the Training Program InfoDev has developed a training program … [Read more...] about InfoDev seeking proposals from African Organizations to implement the training program for business incubator managers in the continent
The 10 Who Are Changing the Internet and Politics 2011: Call for Nominations
PoliticsOnline and the 12th Worldwide Forum On Electronic Democracy seek nominations of the international award “Top 10 Who Are Changing the World of Internet and Politics”. The nominations may include individuals, organisations, and companies that have left a great impact on changing the Internet … [Read more...] about The 10 Who Are Changing the Internet and Politics 2011: Call for Nominations
$100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation
The $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation recognizes individuals whose technological innovations improve the lives of impoverished people in the developing world. The award also establishes (or creates) inventor role models who can inspire youth to solve challenges in the developing … [Read more...] about $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Global Innovation
Arab Conference on Information Technology 2011 invites researchers to submit papers for presentation during the conference
The International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT) is specialised conference that is held regularly in the Arab homeland and focuses on technical and scientific research. The Colleges of Computing and Information Society (CCIS) from the Association of Arab Universities has a major … [Read more...] about Arab Conference on Information Technology 2011 invites researchers to submit papers for presentation during the conference
Development Bank of Southern Africa: Call for proposals from entrepreneurs and organizations to implement innovative projects
In South Africa, there are a number of government agencies such as the Development Bank of South Africa job fund, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), Industrial Development Cooperation (IDC), Growth Fund, Enablis Khula Loan Fund, etc., which are providing funds to young bioenterpreneurs for … [Read more...] about Development Bank of Southern Africa: Call for proposals from entrepreneurs and organizations to implement innovative projects
Global Junior Challenge: Call for proposals for innovative use of technology in society
Endorsed by the Municipality of Rome, the Global Junior Challenge is an international competition that honours and rewards individuals for innovative use of technology for education, unity and intercultural cooperation. The GJC is hosted by the Fondazione Mondo Digitale under the Patronage of the … [Read more...] about Global Junior Challenge: Call for proposals for innovative use of technology in society
