1. 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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