Win big at the #DevConAlpha Developer Contest, $200,000 in Advertising and Prizes up for grabs.

Mobile Monday Nigeria is organizing a developer contest tagged “DevCon Alpha: Build with Verve – Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 Edition”. As a developer, you stand a chance of winning $200,000 in Marketing and Prizes by participating in this contest. The contest is co-sponsored by Microsoft, Nokia and Verve International.

The objective of the contest is to see how Developers will integrate the Verve payment SDK into their applications.

The Grand Finale of DevCon Alpha will hold on the 24th of February 2014 at the Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel (292B Ajose Adeogun St, Victoria Island, Lagos.). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their completed apps and the Judges will announce the Winners.

Download the “DevCon Alpha” app from the Windows Phone Store.

This gives you access to the registration for the contest.

You’ll need the following to complete your registration

1. A Windows Phone Device to install the App on.
2. A Verve Card (obtainable from your financial institution) to pay the token fee of 100 NGN required to complete registration.

After registration, you’ll receive an email with details on the next steps you are to take.

Useful Resources For The Competition

DVLUP

By joining DVLUP, you’ll get exclusive access to App Challenges, news, events, partner opportunities and more. Earn points to redeem for Rewards, including promotional placements for your Apps. And if exclusive access and glory aren’t enough, we’ve got more badges than the lost & found at a police convention. Let’s get playing. Find out more at http://www.dvlup.com/SignIn

Interswitch Developer Console

Interswitch APIs let you easily build powerful e-commerce web, mobile and desktop applications using your choice of platform. Find out more at https://developer.interswitchng.com/

Verve Payment SDK for Windows Phone 8

The QuickTeller Payment SDK for Windows Phone 8 lets you easily add payment capability into your Windows Phone 8 application. Read more about how to implement it at https://connect.interswitchng.com/documentation/quickteller-payment-sdk-for-windows-phone-8/