Nokia along with Microsoft will be investing an amount
of €9 million each. A total of €18 million will be invested for developing a mobile app. The two
giant companies are funding the amount to have the AppCampus program. The companies
are expected to use it for at least three years.
The new app will be built around Microsoft’s Windows
Phone mobile OS. The hope is that entrepreneurs and students from around the
world will come to Finland to help in the development of the AppCampus program.
The main aim of AppCampus program is to promote an
innovative mobile app for Windows phone. It will be used in the ecosystem of
the phone, the Nokia platforms that will also include the Symbian and Series 40.
The investment is aimed at having software for Smartphones
for the Windows phone. The Aalto University will be managing the development of
this program. Those who are interested can apply here.
The candidates selected after the application process
will be given training in design and usability as well as in mobile technology.
A lot more is to follow for the successful candidates in the future.
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