1. Save the planet, one line of code at a time

    Want to change the world this coming weekend? Sign up for the Cleanweb Hackathon, which takes place Jan. 20–22 in NYC. Participants will build apps that tackle sustainability issues and resource constraints (issues related to energy, food, waste, water, and so on).

    Bonus: if your Cleanweb hack uses NYC Open Data, your app can also be eligible for NYC BigApps 3.0 (the deadline is Jan. 25)!

    Event: NYC Cleanweb Hackathon

    Date: Jan. 20–22 (Friday evening social followed by 2 days of hacking) 

    Location: NYU ITP, 721 Broadway, Fl. 4

    Who’s invited: Developers, designers, students — and anyone else who’s interested (registration categories include Business, Press, and Presentations only)

    More information: Cleanweb on Posterous

    Register now: cleanweb-nyc-eorg.eventbrite.com 

    Follow @NYCBigApps and @ChallengePost on Twitter, and join us on Facebook.

    Jan 16 Comments

  2. Jump-start 2012: Make an app for New York City

    Join fellow software developers, designers, and innovators in NYC BigApps 3.0, New York City’s third annual competition for the best software applications that use city data to make NYC better.

    The deadline’s 10 days away, but it’s not too late to start! Take a look at these apps that were made in just 27 hours at our hackathon back in November. 

    Test your skills. Register to enter at 2011.nycbigapps.com.

    More on NYC BigApps:
    MyCityWay: Ex-Wall Street Techies Went from Idea to $6 million in Funding [TechCocktail]
    Advice from past NYC BigApps winners [ChallengePost blog]
    Mayor Bloomberg Launches NYC BigApps 3.0 Competition [Press Release]

    Jan 16 Comments

  3. San Diego Apps Challenge opens: $50,000 in prizes

    Announcing the AT&T San Diego Apps Challenge: Mayor Jerry Sanders and the City of San Diego are challenging software developers to create apps that use city and partner data to enhance services and quality of life for San Diegans.

    Developers of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to submit apps. If you’re not ready to build an app but have a great idea for one, submit it to the companion ideas challenge.

    Budding entrepreneurs take note: this competition could be that something special you’re looking for. City app challenges come with a built-in city-sized user base!

    Submission period: January 12 to April 11, 2012

    What: Create an app that runs on the web, desktop computers, tablets, or smartphones. Or share an idea for an app.

    Data: The City of San Diego, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Metropolitan Transit System, SanGIS, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography

    Prizes: $50,000 in cash (13 prizes in 8 categories)

    Enter the challenge: SDAppschallenge.com

    Follow @SDAPPS on Twitter for competition updates, and use the hashtag #SDAPPS when you tweet.

    By Samantha

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    La Jolla Light: San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders Launches Apps Contest for City Services
    NBC San Diego: Mayor Sanders’ State of the City Address

    Jan 13 Comments

  4. NYC BigApps infographic

    From the nycedc:

    How do you like them apps? Check out our infographic to see how past NYC BigApps winners branched out to serve the different needs of New Yorkers.

    BigApps by the numbers:

    • 60 agencies, commissions and bids
    • 750 city datasets tapped
    • 140+ apps generated
    • Nearly 14,000 voters and 5,000 followers
    • Over $100,000 awarded in prizes

    The benefits of the BigApps challenge? Improved citizen and city life; publicity and a chance to meet Mayor Bloomberg; and access to leading tech entrepreneurs and investors.

    Submit your entry for this year’s challenge by January 25, 2012 at 5 p.m. EST.

    Jan 12 Comments

  5. NYC BigApps: Advice from past winner Abby Suckle

    Reblog from the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC):

    Making progress on your BigApps submission? The deadline for NYC BigApps 3.0 is January 25th! For inspiration, we checked in with previous BigApps winners for words of wisdom for this year’s competitors. Read on for insights from Abby Suckle, President of CultureNOW, whose Museum Without Walls app took Honorable Mention last year. The app allows users to experience public art and architecture in Downtown Manhattan using location maps, self-guided tours, and podcasts.

    Abby displays CultureNOW’s map of Manhattan after accepting award from Mayor Bloomberg.

    What advice would you give new BigApps applicants?
    Have big goals. It’s not enough to just make another transit app. Instead teams need to focus on exploring NYC’s rich, diverse facets to create really interesting, useful apps.

    How has your app, company, or career evolved since winning BigApps?
    CultureNOW has worked closely with the City and other cultural/academic partners to greatly expand our app content. We’ve also become an increasingly national platform for cultural guide information in many cities throughout the US. Additionally, we’ve released an Android version of our app.

    What are your future goals for your app, company, or self?
    CultureNOW plans to continue to improve our app and grow our user base. As a non-profit with a strong mission, we are always looking for ideas on how to take our app to a new level.

    What are the most important aspects of winning BigApps for you?
    BigApps was a coming of age for CultureNOW and a great way to meet people. But, we’re still waiting on BMW to give us a car!

    Jan 11
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