Tri-Cities Tech Business Update
Evergreen Apps Challenge begins, $77K in prizes
The state of Washington has begun a statewide competition to develop apps using government data sets. Prizes totaling $77,500 will be given to winners of the Evergreen Apps Challenge. Criteria include the quality and implementation of the app ideas and the "potential impact" on state, county, and city residents, visitors, and businesses. Don't count on competition from Microsoft and Amazon.com. The contest is open to individuals, students and small businesses with fewer than 50 employees at the time of entry. Deadline is September 6. Read more...
