Application is open for MTNApp Developer Challenge 2013

The MTNApp Developer challenge 2013 is open for application for students, graduates and tech- savvy individuals or teams.

Developers will be expected to submit applications into any of the following categories:

  • Entertainment and Lifestyle
  • Productivity
  • Games
  • Education
  • Health and wellness
  • Special category for student submissions (undergraduates)

Shortlisting Criteria

Top 4 Apps will be shortlisted from each category based on number of customer downloads and judged based on the criteria listed below.

One ‘wild card’ app will also be selected from each category by the judges (Judges’ wild card).

 Judging Criteria

  • Originality of concept
  • Relevance of concept to the market
  • Best user experience
  • Commercial viability

How To Enter:

Registration is open to individuals or teams. Selecting the mobile app Idea you want in any of the eligible categories.

Once you have submitted your app, drop a mail with the app(s) name and your developer account name along with valid identification (i.e. international passport, valid driver’s license or voter registration card) at mtndeveloperchallenge@nexva.com and you may be on your way to win a great prize.

If you are submitting an app for the Student category, please indicate in the email sent to the mailing address above.

Submission Deadline: Submit your final App by 24th October

You have from 24th July to 24th October to create or improve and submit your mobile apps.

Final submission is on 24th October, 11.59 pm.

Winners will be announced by the 13th of December 2013.

 Prizes :

Category Prize
Best Overall App
  • Hyundai IX 35
  • N1m
  • Samsung Galaxy S4
  • Free promotion of the app in the MTN Nextapps store for 6 months
Best Entertainment and Lifestyle App
  • N1m
  • Samsung Galaxy S4
  • Free promotion of the app in the MTN Nextapps store for 6 months
Best Productivity App
  • N1m
  • Samsung Galaxy S4
  • Free promotion of the app in the MTN Nextapps store for 6 months
Best Game App N1mSamsung Galaxy S4

Free promotion of the app in the MTN Nextapps store for 6 months

Best Education App
  • N1m
  • Samsung Galaxy S4
  • Free promotion of the app in the MTN Nextapps store for 6 months
Best Health App
  • N1m
  • Samsung Galaxy S4
  • Free promotion of the app in the MTN Nextapps store for 6 months
Special Category – Best Student App (Undergraduate) N1m

Visit Competition website for details




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