Google Cloud Platform is used around the world to create and deploy solutions that are affordable, scalable and easy to maintain. These qualities empower developers worldwide to solve local and global challenges with cloud technology.
This sets the stage for the very first Google Cloud Platform Developer Challenge.
Developers in 6 regions across the world will win prizes that include Android devices and up to $20,000 USD.Google is inviting you to build locally relevant web applications that solve real world problems. You will have the opportunity to “WOW” the world with your awesome web application built on Google App Engine using Google APIs like the Google+, Youtube and Maps APIs.
All you have to do is build and submit an amazing application in one of these categories:
- Enterprise/Small Business Solutions,
- Education,
- Not for Profit
- Social / Personal Productivity/Games / Fun
A winner will be chosen for each category, in each region — 12 prizes in total.Awards for best mentors will be given in each region — 6 prizes in total.
The competition starts September 4th, 2013 with the first round of submissions starting on October 22, 2013.
Check here for more information.