With the deadlinexa0nearingxa0for applications to Vodafone’s Social Innovation Fund,xa0Techstarter, I thoughtxa0this may bexa0something your readers would be interested in as there is still time to apply?xa0
Vodafone Techstarter is aiming to uncover ideas that will harness the power ofxa0technology, connectivity andxa0innovation toxa0improvexa0health,xa0education, environmental protection orxa0social mobility.
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The award fund for 2018 is £300,000 and will be distributed as follows:
* For profit Vodafone Techstarter Award – four winners will each receive £35,000 and a 12-month programme of support and value-in-kind. Supported by Vodafone UK.
* Not for profit Vodafone Techstarter Award – four winners will each receive £35,000 and a 12-month programme of support and value-in-kind. Supported by the Vodafone Foundation (UK registeredxa0charity number 1089625).
* Vodafone Techstarter Champion’s Award – two winners, voted by Vodafone employees, will each receive £10,000
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Danny Kelly, Vodafone UK’s Head of Northern Ireland, said: “We know there are many organisations and individuals across Northern Ireland who are developing innovative technology solutions with a social purpose. Vodafone Techstarter is anxa0exciting opportunity that could help them to take their idea to the next level.”
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Thexa0original launch press release can be found at:






