Google and Autism Speaks are pleased to announce a half-day “Autism Pitch Playground” March 12, at Google’s Cambridge campus. The competition will immediately follow Autism Speaks’ third annual Autism Investment Conference (AIC2015), at Boston’s Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center, March 10-11.
Learn more about AIC2015 here.
Advances in technology have led to the innovative implementation and development of applications for the autism community for tablet and mobile devices to wearable technologies. The “Pitch Playground” will showcase up-and-coming app developers as they compete for a cash award for the best new app. The award will be focus on the most promising digital apps designed to serve the unmet needs of the autism community. Platforms can include smartphones, tablets and wearable technology. (Learn more about last year’s “Autism Pitch Jam” competitors and award winners here.)
The competition will also provide developers with visibility, and networking opportunities, while the cash award will help support their ongoing research, development and commercialization efforts.
Winning app ideas will be selected by both an expert judging panel and audience participation.
The half-day event will also include prize raffles and technology demonstrations from Google and other companies working to serve the needs of those with the disabilities.
In order to participate in the “Pitch Playground” you must be registered to attend AIC2015. Learn more about registering for AIC2015 here.
What: Google- Autism Speaks “Pitch Playground”
Where: Google’s Cambridge campus, with free transportation from AIC2015, in Boston
When: March 12, 8:30 am to 1 pm
Who: Free to those registered for AIC2015, at Boston’s Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center, March 10-11. But space is limited; register now.