Nesta and the Open Data Institute are running an open data challenge on the theme of jobs. They are inviting teams to develop products and services which answer the question: How can we use open data to help people get better jobs or create new jobs?
The Jobs Open Data Challenge invites startups, established businesses, social enterprises, community groups and individuals to build products and services using open data which help people get better jobs or create new jobs.
These could include products and services which:
• help people find and apply for jobs or start their own businesses
• enable career progression or improve working conditions
• help to make the labour market function better
They will be hosting the Creation Weekend in Manchester on 25/26 April which will be an opportunity for invited teams to come together and develop/pitch their ideas, with a chance to become one of three finalists.
Ultimately, the three finalists (who receive £5,000 and incubation support during the process) and the final winner (who receives £50,000 overall prize) will go on to launch sustainable products and services which will hopefully have an impact for local people in Manchester and the North West.
For further information, visit: www.nesta.org.uk/jobs-open-data-challenge, or email: [email protected]
Deadline to submit an application: 30 March 2015
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