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Microsoft Developer Bootcamp

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Microsoft has launched the Africa Apps team, a group of Developer Platform Evangelists, to work with software developers in Nigeria, Ghana and Africa at large. The team is made up of experts on Microsoft technologies such as Visual Studio, Kinect, Windows Azure, Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, Bing Search and Open Source technology all dedicated to helping African developers build, scale and market their innovations across the World.

There will be training tracks covering Microsoft Azure, Windows Phone, and of course Windows 8. Interested participants are advised to register for individual tracks to enable them make the most of the the training sessions. Here is a breakdown what to expect at the event.

Agenda

DAY 1: 8th May

Overview of Microsoft’s developer initiatives in Africa

Introduction to Application Lifecycle Management

Creating a cross-platform (Windows 8, Windows Phone, Android) shopping list app with a Windows Azure Mobile services backend

Windows 8

Introduction to Windows 8 with a simple camera app

Windows Phone

Introduction to Windows Phone

Windows Azure

Introduction to Windows Azure

DAY 2: 9th May

ASP.net MVC Web API

Windows 8

Location aware camera app with Azure backend

Windows Phone

Customizing your app to fit WP8 Traits- 1

Windows Azure

Cloud services and Windows Azure storage

DAY 3: 10th May

Asynchronous web applications using ASP.NET SignalR

Windows Phone

Customizing your app to fit WP8 Traits- 2

Windows Azure

Creating a highly available load balanced Virtual Machine environment

You can pick up tickets here
CcHUB Mobile Testing Lab

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Hi All,

Here is some welcoming news about an array of mobile testing devices from major device manufacturers. The OSs in our portfolio range from Bada, Android, Java and Blackberry’s latest offering BB10. Name it, we have got something to suit your palate as a mobile apps developer. And if we don’t have it, we will do all we possibly can to get it for you

Many thanks to Samsung, Nokia, Blackberry, Microsoft, Google, and Tecno who have helped make this happen. We are grateful for their support.

Here is a list of what we have in our ever growing library. And what’s more, you get to use them for free. Yes you heard right. At no cost!

PHONE MODEL QUANTITY

BLACKBERRY CURVE 8520 2

BLACKBERRY CURVE 9300 1

BLACKBERRY BOLD 9780 1

BLACKBERRY 10 DEV ALPHA 2

BLACKBERRY BOLD 9790 1

PHONE MODEL QUANTITY

NOKIA ASHA 305 17

NOKIA 603 (000) 1

NOKIA PUREVIEW 808 1

NOKIA ASHA 311 1

NOKIA ASHA 303 1

NOKIA LUMIA 920 1

PHONE MODEL QUANTITY

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 2

SAMSUNG PROTOTYPE NOTE II 2

SAMSUNG GALAXY FIT 2

SAMSUNG WAVE 3 5

SAMSUNG GALAXY Y-PRO DUOS 2

SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE PLUS 1

PHONE MODEL QUANTITY

TECNO T608 2

TECNO N3 3

TECNO T605 3

PHONE MODEL QUANTITY

GIONEE PIONEER 1

GIONEE POCKET 1
Nokia & Co-creation Hub open applications for Growth Academy

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Lagos, Nigeria, September 24, 2012

Leading phone manufacturing company, Nokia in partnership with foremost social innovation centre in Nigeria, Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) has embarked on an academy program called ‘Nokia/CcHUB Growth Academy’ aimed at accelerating top Nigerian mobile software companies in growing their companies on regional and international levels.

Having successfully completed a pilot, we invite applications for this first of its kind business accelerator program in Africa dedicated to providing intensive continuous hands-on support to help early stage mobile technology start-ups grow into high growth businesses and build world class mobile applications for the Nokia platform regionally and globally.

The three (3) month intensive program runs in three parts i.e. Capacity building, Product development and Launch. Each start-up undergoes hands-on prototype development and structured training with modules such as business model development, project implementation plan and lean product development. Tailored technical training and support will be provided by Futurice, a global training organization with expertise in mobile application development and user driven design.

During product development each start-up is complemented with the best of resources i.e. one-on-one mentorship from experienced tech entrepreneurs with a strong understanding of the African market, project implementation plan; and market research support to ensure that solutions meet specific market needs.

The last phase of the program is dedicated to product testing, pilot launch and value redesign based on initial customer feedback. Each start-up will also pitch at an open Pitchfest to the wider community and investors as part of the final product launch.

To apply, visit www.growthacademy.org; applications close by 6pm on October 12th 2012. Ten (10) start-ups will be recruited into program which culminates in a formal launch of the mobile apps on the Nokia store.

Who are we looking for?

Start-ups with brilliant ideas to address market needs in finance, education, healthcare, agriculture, small business development, environment, inclusive technology, entertainment.

Have developed a working prototype in Java ME (J2ME)

Have at least 2 core members, including a lead developer

Be willing to commit 3 full months to developing their idea on the program

For more information, email info@growthacademy.org or call 234.1.2950555.