Uninor has announced the launch of a new platform - Internet for All (IFA) Challenge 2014. The IFA Challenge 2014 invites young people in the age group of 18-25 for an innovation and ideation platform that provides two young Internet enthusiasts a chance to represent India at the Telenor Youth Summit 2014, Oslo, Norway. The Telenor Youth Summit is held in collaboration with the Nobel Peace Center.
The Internet for All Challenge calls upon this generation of digital natives to use technology innovatively and find solutions to pressing social needs, empower societies, drive inclusive growth and promote a meaningful dialogue for peace across the globe.
Morten Karlsen Sorby, CEO, Uninor, said, "Through the Internet for all Challenge, we aspire to get the youth to start thinking about Internet as a medium to address pressing social issues. Platforms like the IFA Challenge and the Telenor Youth Summit encourages exchange of ideas, builds trade and fosters communication between people and nations, thereby allowing focus of energy from conflicts to resolutions.”
The competition is open to passionate young enthusiasts who aim to bring a positive social change by innovative use of mobile Internet. Interested participants can submit entries using the Internet for All Challenge application on the Facebook page of Uninor. The last date for submission is 31st August, 2014.
After initial screening of entries, the first jury round will be held in seven cities – Delhi, Pune, Ahmedabad, Agra, Lucknow, Hyderabad and Patna, where one winner each will be chosen. The seven finalists will be competing in the final round to be held in Delhi on October 9, 2014. They will be judged basis the potential of their idea, ease of commercial viability to ensure self-sustainability and the prominence of their oratory and presentation skill in creatively articulating their idea. An external jury including top personalities from the fields of technology, social service, internet and telecom industries as well as the CEO of Uninor and Head of Telenor Asia will be drawn for evaluation.
The three finalists will get a cash prize to help them promote their idea for adoption. The winner will get a cash prize of INR1 lakh and an all-expense paid trip to Oslo to attend the Telenor Youth Summit; the second winner will get a cash prize of INR50,000 and an all-expense paid trip to Oslo to attend the Telenor Youth Summit. The runner-up will be awarded a cash prize of INR50,000.
