PRESS RELEASE
LONDON, UK, November 13, 2014
WHEN/WHERE: Launch of the Intel EMEA #MakeItPro contest online, 12 November 2014. : http://makeitpro.intel.com
WHAT: Intel is inviting makers and developers to submit their invention ideas for the Intel® Edison development board. Ten short-listed entries will receive an Intel® Edison board kit and go on to the next stage, the prototyping round, between December 22nd 2014 and January 23rd 2015. The finalists will be invited to upload a video and attend a live Q/A to describe their idea. The winner will be announced on January 23rd. The first prize includes $7,000, sponsored crowd funding, a professional product video and support from an industrial designer to bring the project to life.
The contest is open to entries from: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Israel, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Contestants should register at: http://makeitpro.intel.com. Ideas will be submitted to the Intel Edison community.
The Intel® Edison development platform is the first in a series of low-cost, product-ready, general purpose compute platforms that help lower the barriers to entry for entrepreneurs of all sizes-from pro makers to consumer electronics and companies working in the Internet of Things (IoT). The Intel Edison development platform packs a robust set of features into its small size, delivering great performance, durability, and a broad spectrum of I/O and software support. Those versatile features help meet the needs of a wide range of customers.
More Info: for more information, official rules, entrant requirements and the latest news visit http://makeitpro.intel.com.
