Apps for Aakash tablet can win you R 1 lakh!

New Delhi: As per a release by Datawind, the makers of "World's cheapest tablet PC" Aakash , a contest to develop apps for its product has begun.

Datawind has invited students from all over the country to design innovative softwares and applications (apps) that can make the best use of Aakash's potentials and productivity.

The company said that the best five applications will get an award of Rs 1 lakh and a share of the advertising revenue that is generated from their apps.

The company is also in talks to provide internet access at an affordable rate of Rs 99 per month.

The last date of submission of entries is 20th February, while the final app need to be submitted by 29th February.

Details about the contest can be found on aapkiapp.com.

Datawind ‘Aap Ki App’ Contest, Make Apps For Aakash Tablet & Win Rs. 1,00,000

Datawind, the manufacturer company of the world’s cheapest tablet Aakash, has announced a competition for app developers named “Aap Ki App”. The competition is for Indian students to show their creative energy and technical expertise.

Suneet Singh Tuli, Chief Executive Officer at Datawind, announced the competition in Toronto, Canada. Top 5 entries will win a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh each and these apps will be delivered pre-installed with the device. According to the official website, the advertising revenue generated by these apps will also be shared with the developers. This will help student to get noticed among other developers and will provide a good platform for their entrepreneurial journey. The table runs on android platform, but current apps are not supported by the device.

Tuli said that they have got a great response from the students across the nation. According to him Aakash will fulfill the dream of majority of Indian population to own a computing device and access internet. Last date to submit the entries is 20^th Feb and you will have to submit the final app by 29^thFeb. For more details regarding the contest you can visit the official website: www.aapkiapp.com

Last date for submitting entries is February 20th 2012.

Last day for Final submissions is February 29th 2012.

source: http://www.crazyengineers.com/datawind-aap-ki-app-contest-make-apps-for-aakash-tablet-win-rs-100000-1664/