Thirty finalists have been announced for this year’s Apps4Africa contest, including one from Rwanda. <\/p>\n
Organized by the U.S. Department of State and Appfrica International, Apps4Africa 2012: Business Challenge is an Africa-wide competition that encourages African technologists, software developers, and entrepreneurs to develop innovative mobile, web, and desktop applications (“apps”) that address the challenge of youth unemployment on the continent.<\/p>\n
Nearly 300 entries from 27 countries were submitted this year. On January 29, thirty finalists-representing 13 countries across the continent-were announced on the Apps4Africa blog:
\nhttp:\/\/blog.apps4africa.org\/2013\/01\/29\/apps4africa-2012-finalist-announcement\/<\/p>\n
The Rwandan finalist is Jean Luc Intumwayase, of INTUMWA LTD, a medium size company that develops software applications with a vision to promote the use and appreciation of ICT in Rwanda.<\/p>\n
Expert judges are now voting on the apps, and three winners will receive US $10,000. <\/p>\n
Following the competition, Apps4Africa winners will continue to work with Appfrica International to secure additional
\nmentorship, training, and networking support.<\/p>\n
The Apps4Africa competition is now in its third year. For a list of previous Apps4Africa winners, please visit http:\/\/apps4africa.org\/winners\/. <\/p>\n
For more information about this year\u2019s Apps4Africa competition, please consult the website (http:\/\/apps4africa.org\/2012) or contact Bahiyah Robinson (bahiyah@appfrica.org). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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