Montreal is brimming with talent.
That is why MTLStartupTalent is thrilled to organize a contest
that encourages developers and non-developers alike
to submit innovative solutions to problems
that affect Montrealers.
What qualifies as “a problem that affects Montrealers”
The contest is open to most any type of problem that contestants might wish to address ; we encourage fun, diverse and innovative approaches that solve existing
problems and help Montrealers in the process.
A few ideas could include: avoiding traffic jams, discovering events/venues, finding parking/ cabs, working out with people, blind dates or flirting in a foreign
language, helping the homeless, learning a language, car pooling, finding lost animals etc.
Solutions must present a Montreal-centric approach.
Who can submit an entry
Anyone over the age of 18, and residing in Montreal, can participate.
Teams of 2-3 people are preferred, although individuals are also welcome.
Team size is limited to 5 people or less.
Participants cannot submit or be part of more than one project for the purpose of this contest.
What qualifies as an entry
We are looking for ideas and projects that are developed uniquely for this contest.
On-going projects, or already-existing solutions will not be considered.
Entries can include web apps, websites, mobile apps, viral marketing campaigns, social networking, art or creative endeavours with a social twist, etc.
We are looking for “tangible” solutions, that can (and will) attract users, viewers or supporters.
Business plans or project proposals will not be considered.
Google+ Requirement
Submitted entries must require the use of Google+ in some capacity.
G+/Hangouts API Resources: https://developers.google.com/+/overview
Creating Google+ Pages: http://www.google.com/+/business/
For instance, you could integrate the Google+ API to take advantage of users’ networks and activities, use Google+ Hangouts for real-time communication within your
solution, crowdsource your input through Google+ Pages by attracting followers and contributors etc.
A simple way to check whether this requirement is met is to ask : “would my solution be disabled if I removed the Google+ component”.
The answer should be “yes”.
When in doubt, contact @mtltalent.com.
Registration, Entry submissions
The deadline for registration is Thursday, Feb 23rd.
Once registered, the deadline for entry submission is March 10th.
Late registrations or submissions will be not be considered.
How will applications be judged
The judging panel will be comprised of MTLStartTalent organizers as well as Google Employees.
The panel will select one winning project, and one runner-up among all submitted entries.
Entries will be judged by their originality, usefulness, finishing, complexity, creativity and design.
The panel’s decision is final, and remains subjective in nature.
Intellectual property
Participants retain ownership of all intellectual property produced, shared and submitted in the course of this contest.
Prizes
The winning team will receive :
● $2,500 cash prize
● Private lunch with Google staff
● Invitation to Google’s new office launch party
The runner-up team will receive:
● $500 cash prize
● Invitation to Google’s new office launch party
Winner notification
Winners will be privately notified by email on March 13th.
By claiming the prize, the winner authorizes the use, without additional compensation, of his or her name and project for promotion and/or advertising purposes
in any manner and in any medium (including, without limitation, radio broadcasts; newspapers and other publications; television or film releases; slides; videotape;
distribution over the Internet; and picture date storage) the contest sponsors may deem appropriate.
#MTLStartupTalent Contest proudly sponsored by
