bada Developer Challenge

Calling all software developers! Samsung Philippines is sponsoring a contest dubbed as Make Waves with bada Developer Challenge! bada is a mobile software platform for developing applications on Samsung mobile devices.


There are two categories for this competition, a professional and amateur category. The winner of the pro category can win up to 150,000 pesos (maybe more depending on sales) based on the contest rules. For the amateur division, 70,000 pesos is at stake for first prize.

Contest Mechanics...

This contest is open to all accredited bada Developers 18 years old and above. In order to be one, you must register at http://developer.bada.com

For full contest mechanics, click here.

Segments
Developers may join under 2 different segments:

A. Professional
Any independent or corporate developer who has rendered their programming service for a fee whether for an intended client or sales through unconventional channels (i.e. wap or online stores) should qualify under this segment.

B. Amateur
Only under-graduate student who is currently enrolled in any college or university whether full time or part-time are allowed to join under this segment.
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Categories
Contestants can create applications with the following themes:

1) Mates and dates
How do people manage their social (and love) life in the mobile world?
Keywords: Dating, friends, communication

2) Entertain me
When you are stuck in a meeting, on a bus, or in a waiting room, what kind of an application makes the time pass by? Or simply break up the day and make you smile?
Keywords: Games, puzzles, media, music, film, TV, fun

3) Freaks and geeks
An active interest in technology is now considered cool. What kind of an application appeals to someone who is obsessed with mobiles and gadgets?
Keywords: Hard-core games, studying, learning, computing, technology, Otaku, advanced utilities

4) Easy life
We are all now busier than ever, with more work and less time to play. What kind of an application helps us make the most of our spare time and enjoy it more?
Keywords: Shopping, restaurants, location, remote control, fitness, tourism, pets, parents, children

5) In the workplace
The mobile device is an integral part of our work, even more so than a computer, because the mobile device is always with us. What kind of an application can make us more productive, profitable and perhaps less reliant on the physical office?
Keywords: In a meeting, behind the desk, on PC, out of office, news, diary, schedules, etiquette, medical, truckers, musicians

6) On the road
Wherever we go, our mobile is with us, both at work and at free time. What kind of an application makes our mobile the most valuable piece of equipment that we have when we travel; whether around the corner or across the globe?
Keywords: Productivity, communication, office applications, expenses, email, touring and travel, news, blogs

7) Older and wiser
Mobiles are not only for the young, or simply for entertainment and fun. People use mobiles to assist them with their studies, hobbies and family matters. What kind of an application can help these people get more from their device?
Keywords: Reference, research, information, collecting, parenting and babies, recreation, art

8) Down to business
Mobile devices have enormous profit-making potential. Samsung bada is the perfect platform to create new and innovative business models. What kind of an application or service can generate revenue?
Keywords: mobile shop-fronts, subscription, commerce services, billing
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Criteria for judging

30% Creativity
How creative was the developer in making use of the Mobile phones functionality and incorporating it in the application.

30% Relevance to the Market
How the developer was able to create an application that is truly Filipino in taste and theme.

20% Originality
The application must be original and has not been seen in any other applications available in the market.

20% Functionality
How useful is the application to the daily activities of the mobile phone user.

Prizes at stake:

A. Professional

1) 1st place among all categories

- Samsung will purchase 3,000 downloads of your application (using the PHP 50 standard industry rate per download) . All downloads in excess of stated quantity, will be subjected to revenue sharing.

- Print Ad in major broadsheet to promote your application

2) 2nd place among all categories

- Samsung will purchase 2,000 downloads of your application (using the PHP 50 standard industry rate per download) . All downloads in excess of stated quantity, will be subjected to revenue sharing.

- Print Ad in major broadsheet to promote your application

B. Amateur

1) 1st place among all categories

- PHP 70,000 cash prize
- Print Ad in major broadsheet to promote your application

2) 2nd place among all categories

- PHP 50,000 cash prize
- Print Ad in major broadsheet to promote your application

The contest deadline is on August 30, 2010 11:59pm. Submit your entry via the bada Philippines website. Late entries will not be accepted.

For more information about the contest, you may visit the Philippines bada Developers web page. For FAQs, click here to know more.