Facebook Messenger bot challenge $20,000 kwa mshindi

Kang · 2017-04-19T20:41:29+00:00

Maelezo yote yapo hapa, best of luck jamani. Link: Bots for Messenger Challenge For many years Facebook has been promoting innovation across the Middle East and Africa, providing startups with the tools they need to build, grow, monetize, and measure. Facebook grew out of a hacker culture, and we thrive on seeking out and promoting innovation on new platforms. That's why we are launching the Bots for Messenger Challenge, a contest to recognize and reward developers who are able to create the most innovative new bots on Messenger in (i) the Middle East and North Africa; and (ii) Sub-Saharan Africa across one of these these three categories: 1. Gaming and Entertainment 2. Productivity and Utility 3. Social Good Teams of up to 3 people are invited to participate in the Challenge. The submission period runs from February 15, 2017 to April 28, 2017. *See below for more info about important contest deadlines Timeline* February 15, 2017 at 09:00:00 GMT Challenge launches April 28, 2017 at 11:59:59 GMT Submissions close May 19, 2017 at 09:00:00 GMT 60 finalist teams announced per region (i) 30 teams in the Middle East and North Africa (ii) 30 teams in Sub-Saharan Africa June 2, 2017 at 11:59:59 GMT Submissions close for 60 finalist teams June 19, 2017 at 09:00:00 GMT 12 winning teams announced per region (i) 3 winners and 3 runner up teams in the Middle East and North Africa; (ii) 3 winners and 3 runner up teams in Sub-Saharan Africa Prizes* FbStart, a Facebook program designed to help early stage mobile startups build and grow their bots. Note: All student teams or indivdiual student entrants who make it to the finals will win an additional $2,000 USD (students will be verified against their registration via their government accredited school email accounts). Runner Up Teams For each region (i) Middle East and North Africa; and (ii) Sub-Saharan Africa; 3 runner up teams (1 from each category) will win $10,000 USD and 3 months of Facebook mentorship (1 hour per month). Winning Teams For each region (i) Middle East and North Africa; and (ii) Sub-Saharan Africa; 3 winning teams (1 from each category) will win $20,000 USD and 3 months of Facebook mentorship (1 hour per month).

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