Google launches Rs 12 crore contest in India

Google has launched ‘Rs 12 crore’ contest for innovative ideas in social entrepreneurs in India. Google will award four such ideas with Rs 3 crore each.

Google’s new initiative ‘Google Impact Challenge in India’ invites ideas from Indian non-profits on how to use its technology to deal with problems in the country and around the globe.

“Applications open today and Indian non-profits are invited to apply online by September 5 … a team from Google will review applications and announce 10 finalists on October 21. The public will then be invited to learn more about the top 10 finalists and cast a vote for their favourite projects,” Google said in a press-release.

“Four submissions judged to be the best will each receive Rs 3 crore and technical assistance from Google to help make their project a reality,” it added. 

The final event will be held on October 31st.

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