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THE GO NEGOSYO-PEACE AND EQUITY FOUNDATION SOUTHEAST MOBILE APPLICATION CHALLENGE

PRIMER v7 OUTLINE:

I. About SEAMAC in the Philippines II. Timeline III. How to Register IV. Guidelines & Frequently Asked Questions V. The Philippine Organizers VI. The Regional (Southeast Asia) Organizers

ABOUT GO NEGOSYO-PEACE AND EQUITY FOUNDATION SOUTHEAST ASIA MOBILE APPLICATION CHALLENGE The GONEGOSYO- PEACE AND EQUITY FOUNDATION SOUTHEAST ASIA MOBILE APPLICATION CHALLENGE is the Philippine run of the Southeast Asia Mobile Application Challenge.

 

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TIMELINE

Web/ Soft Launch 22 – 26 September Team Registration 22 September – 30 October Deadline of Registration 7 November Selection of Top 50 for the Bootcamp 10-14 November Acceleration Bootcamp 29 November Closing Date 12 December Semi-Finals (PH Finals) January 2015 Regional Finals 6 February 2015 | Singapore Mobile World Congress 2-5 March 2015 | Barcelona, Spain

HOW TO REGISTER Are you interested in mobile app development? Do you have a great idea for a new and innovative app? Do you think you are or can be an entrepreneur? If you answered YES to any of the questions above, then you should register your team to take part in this challenge. Registration should be done online at www.gonegosyo.net/appchallenge. The details that will be provided in the online registration are the following:

• Team Name • Team Leader • Mobile Number • E-Mail Address • Your App Idea

Register your team details only once. We ask that the team leader from every team to enter your mobile app detail to avoid duplicate entries. Once you register, you will have the chance to be one of the 50 teams who will be invited to attend an acceleration program, and we will work closely with your team to develop your app idea and will help you to eventually submit the following:

• A two-minute video representation of the app concept and functionality • A PowerPoint presentation using the template provided to include:

o Solution to the problem you are solving o Marketing strategy o Operations o Financials

 

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GUIDELINES & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQS ANSWER What is the scope of the competition?

The competition is open to all manner of apps. Apps can range from education and entertainment, to healthcare, financial services and social entrepreneurship.

What is the team size and how is a team expected to be formed?

Your team should comprise between 2-6 members with at least one Filipino citizen, between the ages of 18 to 35. We encourage participants from all backgrounds, because we believe diversity influences innovation. Discuss and form your team with friends who are passionate about offering an ingenious solution to a prevailing problem.

How can the team register their interest?

Registration must be completed on the www.gonegosyo.net/appchallenge. When you register, you will need to indicate the nature and description of the mobile app in mind.

When is the submission deadline

All teams must register their interest by November 7, 2014. Fifty (50) will be notified to participate in an Acceleration Programme, to be conducted on November 29. Final submissions for the competition must be made by December 12 in order for it to be considered by the judges. For advance stage entries, the Acceleration Bootcamp is not required. Each team must submit a video about the mobile application and a powerpoint which consist of the the problem, solution (innovation and technology), marketing and business model, execution (operations and finance) and the team. The Philippine Finals will be on January 2015 where there will be 10 finalists and 3 winners. The 3 winners will automatically qualify for the regional (SEAMAC) finals.

Will the participants be receiving any form of training and guidance? Is attendance mandatory?

Unlike most app competitions and weekend hackathons, we want the experience of developing your app to be immersive. Hence, J-Seed Ventures, Inc., IE Business School and Philippine Development Foundation are committed to offering an exclusive Acceleration Programme on October to all selected teams. The programme offers close mentorship and guidance for the completion of the app. Attendance is highly recommended.

What deliverables are expected at the Philippines and Regional (SEAMAC) finals? Should a prototype be included?

Your team is expected to have a functional prototype and slides to present to the jury. Through the acceleration program, the organizers will help to match talents and provide the necessary guidance that ensures the app is delivered on time.

Who will be on the jury panel?

We are currently finalizing the jury panel. You can expect the jury panel to come from diverse backgrounds across Asia-Pacific.

What is the prize for joining the competition?

For the Philippine finals, the top ten finalists will receive 100,000 pesos with 4 of the teams belonging to the social responsibility app category with special emphasis on disaster recovery apps. The top three teams (awardees) will qualify for the Regional finals to be held in Singapore.

 

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At the regional (Singapore) finals, the top three teams will share in the prize pool of SGD 25,000 and team members will be offered a sponsored trip to Barcelona, Spain to showcase their app at the GSMA Conference in March 2015.

Who owns the rights to the apps created by the teams?

The teams will hold 100% rights to their apps.

Is there a hashtag for use on twitter/facebook?

Yes, #seamacph2014.

Who is organizing the GoNegoyo Mobile Application Challenge

The local run of SEAMAC, otherwise known as the GoNegosyo- Peace and Equity Foundation Mobile Application Challenge, is ran by the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship GoNegosyo and the Peace and Equity Foundation. Applied Innocation Institute, IE Business School, StarHub I3 and J-Seed Ventures are the founding organizers for the Regional Finals.

THE PHILIPPINE ORGANIZERS:

BOOTCAMP PARTNERS:

PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS: INFOSESSION PARTNER: THE REGIONAL ORGANIZERS  

  MEDIA PARTNERS

FOR MORE DETAILS Contact the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – GoNegosyo (632) 6379229/ (632) 6344060 loc 7106 www.mobile-asia.com/philippines; www.gonegoyo.net/appchallenge